Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2024 Acura RDX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Consequence
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Improperly Tightened Steering Gear Box Assembly
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Odyssey and 2024 Acura RDX vehicles. The steering gear box assembly may not have been tightened properly, allowing water to enter the assembly and cause corrosion and binding gears.
- Consequence
- Corroded and binding steering gears can result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are LHU and FHT.
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Owner complaints (12)
12 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 | 33.3% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 25% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 16.7% |
| Air bags | 1 | 8.3% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 8.3% |
| Engine | 1 | 8.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 8.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 8.3% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 8.3% |
| Seats | 1 | 8.3% |
How 2024 compares with other RDX years
Best and worst RDX years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 78 | 1 |
| 2018 | 77 | 1 |
| 2019 | 438 | 5 |
| 2020 | 346 | 5 |
| 2021 | 114 | 3 |
| 2022 | 31 | 2 |
| 2023 | 23 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 30 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Acura RDX suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 385 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $3,550 | 385 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | $3,550 | 386 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2024 RDX for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2024 Acura RDX FAQ
How many recalls does the 2024 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 24V114000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2024 Acura RDX problems?
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (4), Service brakes (3), Visibility/wiper (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2024 Acura RDX get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 21 city, 27 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2024 Acura RDX get?
NHTSA rated the 2024 Acura RDX suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (16.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2024 RDX compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Acura RDX model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (77) and the 2019 the most (438). The 2024 drew 12. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.