Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Acura RDX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence
- A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
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Owner complaints (30)
30 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 76.7% |
| Lane departure | 15 | 50% |
| Service brakes | 14 | 46.7% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 16.7% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 6.7% |
| Engine | 1 | 3.3% |
| Power train | 1 | 3.3% |
| Tires | 1 | 3.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3.3% |
How 2025 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), 2025 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 2025 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
2025 Acura RDX FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Acura RDX have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 25V582000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Acura RDX problems?
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (23), Lane departure (15), Service brakes (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 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 2025 Acura RDX get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 drew 30. 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.