2019 Acura RDX - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2019 Acura RDX receives an outstanding overall safety rating of 5 out of 5. This SUV excels in various crash tests, with impressive ratings in frontal, side, and rollover crash scenarios. In terms of safety features, it comes equipped with electronic stability control, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning systems, providing an extra layer of protection for the driver and passengers.

Despite its strong safety performance, there have been 217 complaints reported for the Acura RDX, which is a point of concern. Additionally, there have been 4 recalls associated with this model, which could potentially impact its overall safety and reliability. It is important for owners of the 2019 Acura RDX to stay informed about any recalls and address them promptly to ensure the vehicle remains safe on the road.

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Complaint Count

217

Recall Count

4

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

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Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

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2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2019 Acura RDX 4 DR FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2007 Score 2019 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated 4 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 4 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2007 Score 2019 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated 5 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2007 Score 2019 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 4 4
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated 5 5

Complaints for the 2019 Acura RDX

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"rear window shattered by itself, no object hit the window."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2026-03-01
Complaint:
"rear window spontaneously shattered on 1/25/23 as the car was parked in a parking lot. had the rear windshield replaced already. safety was at risk due to it being able to happen at any point. glass may fly inwards towards driver/passengers. currently, there is a service bulletin printed on may 20, 2023 from acura on read windshields shattering. a police report has been made. no warning lamps at all."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2026-01-01
Complaint:
"rear glass shattered for no reason. i just close and drive door and the rear glass shattered."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2024-11-01
Complaint:
"the rear glass has shattered when the driver door was closed. has happened twice. february 11, 2023 and january 21, 2024"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2025-09-01
Complaint:
"when i got into my car and closed the front door the back windshield completely shattered. my car was parked and was not on yet. the glass from the back windshield had not been hit by anything external (there was nothing in the car that had come from the outside and there are cameras in the parking lot where i was which confirmed nothing had damaged it). if the back windshield's glass had shattered while i was driving the shock would have posed a severe safety concern for me and for others on the road. additionally, if the back windshield glass had shattered as i was opening up the back door i could have gotten injured. the car was taken to have the back windshield glass replaced. when the car was serviced and ready to pick up i was informed that glass remains in the tailgate and can not be removed without the entire rear of the car being removed, cleaned and then replaced. honda, acura, the glass company and my insurance will all not fix this problem. spontaneously shattering glass is a known problem with honda acuras and i have since learned there is a class action lawsuit about this problem. honda acura denies this claim. this car is a newly purchased vehicle."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-08-12
Complaint:
"my tailgate window has exploded twice in 13 months, get in my vehicle shut the door and bck window shattered, it’s dangerous & acura or honda does not want to tk accountability for this dangerous issue.. thankful i was parked when it happened both times this time had to wait 4 days wt my truck on the street without window & needed a loaner now there is a updated part number for the glass"
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2024-02-12
Complaint:
"i have owned my rdx for four years and have 60,000 miles on the car. i was driving on a two lane road when a car was coming from the opposite side into my lane. i hit the horn and nothing. i repeatedly hit the horn and no sound came out. i was almost killed because i could not warn the other driver. i have probably used my horn a few dozen times since i have owned this car. this is a known problem and there is a service bulletin. my horn was replaced as it was defective. there was no warning. this could be a life and death issue and should be recalled by acura."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2023-01-11
Complaint:
"my rear glass shattered and the broken glass went into the tailgate. due to its design flaw, it's impossible to completely remove the shattered glass from the tailgate. this is a safety hazard as broken glass can fall out from the small holes on the tail gate. this is a known problem in our model, and the design flaw has been confirmed by an auto glass repair professional."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2024-12-09
Complaint:
"rear window randomly shattered. nothing hit the window and it simply shattered."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2024-06-02
Complaint:
"i was driving on the interstate at 75 miles per hour. the back window literally exploded. there was a very loud boom. upon pulling over, i discovered that the window had shattered. part of the glass fell down inside the car. we were not going under an overpass and did not hit anything that would have caused the glass to suddenly shatter. acura has issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) but not a recall. since the car was out of warranty, the repair is not covered. the internet is full of posts about unexplained glass shattering on 2019 acura's. this is a safety issue."
Components Involved: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of incident: 2025-05-01

Recalls for the 2019 Acura RDX

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 acura nsx, 2019 acura rdx, rlx and rlx sport hybrid, 2018-2019 honda accord, civic hatchback, civic type r and hr-v, 2019-2020 insight and 2019 fit vehicles. the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail."
Consequence:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE > DELIVERY > FUEL PUMP
Date of incident: 2020-05-28
Recall:
"honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 acura mdx, mdx sport hybrid, rdx, tlx, honda accord, civic hatchback, insight, 2019 acura ilx, honda accord hybrid, civic coupe, civic coupe si, civic sedan, civic sedan si, civic type r, fit, hr-v, odyssey, passport, pilot and ridgeline, and 2018-2019 cr-v vehicles. the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail."
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE > DELIVERY > FUEL PUMP
Date of incident: 2021-03-25
Recall:
"honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 honda accord, civic coupe, civic sedan, civic hatchback, civic type r, cr-v, hr-v, ridgeline, odyssey, acura ilx, mdx, mdx hybrid, rdx, rlx, tlx, 2019-2020 honda insight, passport, 2020 honda cr-v hybrid, 2018-2019 honda clarity phev, fit, and 2017-2020 honda accord hybrid, pilot, acura nsx vehicles. the fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail."
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 5, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Component(s) Involved: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE > DELIVERY > FUEL PUMP
Date of incident: 2023-12-18

ACURA Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

ACURA ranks 25 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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