2018 Acura RDX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Acura RDX, and owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Acura RDX
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 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, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This…
77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Acura RDX have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 23,779 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 28 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The light comes on due to an emission system warning, shaking, and a lack of power; the engine is severely misfiring. This is the second time I have complained about this to the NHTSA”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2026 · Engine
“The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 15, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Acura RDX (RDX AWD, RDX FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 27–28 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Acura RDX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura RDX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2 | 53 |
| 2008 Acura RDX | 3 | 33 |
| 2009 Acura RDX | 2 | 15 |
| 2010 Acura RDX | 2 | 22 |
| 2011 Acura RDX | 2 | 16 |
| 2012 Acura RDX | 2 | 15 |
| 2013 Acura RDX | 3 | 162 |
| 2014 Acura RDX | 3 | 243 |
| 2015 Acura RDX | 3 | 413 |
| 2016 Acura RDX | 2 | 41 |
| 2017 Acura RDX | 1 | 78 |
| 2018 Acura RDX | 1 | 77 |
| 2019 Acura RDX | 5 | 438 |
| 2020 Acura RDX | 5 | 347 |
| 2021 Acura RDX | 3 | 114 |
| 2022 Acura RDX | 2 | 31 |
| 2023 Acura RDX | 2 | 23 |
| 2024 Acura RDX | 2 | 12 |
| 2025 Acura RDX | 1 | 30 |
| 2026 Acura RDX | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2018 Acura RDX
How do I know if my 2018 Acura RDX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Acura RDX; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Acura dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V858000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Acura models
- MDX3,296 complaints
- TL3,118 complaints
- TLX891 complaints
- TSX671 complaints
- Integra657 complaints
- Cl586 complaints
- RL423 complaints
- Legend382 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.