2005 Acura Rsx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Acura Rsx, and owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Acura Rsx. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Acura Rsx have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 33,046 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I bought a vehicle last year and never ran the carfax but now i have it and it appears the mileage has been tampered with”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 10, 2020 · Electrical system
“On sat dec 10 2018 i was bulling in to a parking space at walmart after 7am. I was going slowly and started a left turn into a parking space. As i turned i was lightly on the brake, suddenly the engin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 14, 2018 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Acura RSX. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 20–24 / 28–31 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Acura Rsx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura Rsx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Acura Rsx | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Acura Rsx | 0 | 76 |
| 2003 Acura Rsx | 0 | 25 |
| 2004 Acura Rsx | 0 | 17 |
| 2005 Acura Rsx | 0 | 32 |
| 2006 Acura Rsx | 2 | 24 |
| 2007 Acura Rsx | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Acura Rsx | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Acura Rsx
How do I know if my 2005 Acura Rsx 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.
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.
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.
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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.