Model year guide

2025 Acura RDX

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Acura RDX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2025 Acura RDX — representative photo
Representative photo

2025 Acura RDX at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints30
Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2025 Acura RDX recalls 1

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #25V582000 · manufacturer #GMS · 05/09/2025

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.

Fix: 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…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Acura RDX common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

2025 Acura RDX safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 15.0% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Acura RDX SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Dimensions & weight

Length
187.8 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
65.7 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in
Curb weight
4,035–4,090 lb
Front track
64.2 in
Rear track
64.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Acura RDX — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Acura RDX. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Steering

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem in the motor control unit could cause the electronic power steering (EPS) system to enter a failsafe mode. If this happens, there could be a sudden increase in steering effort. Note: This problem would cause the EPS warning indicator to turn on. Safety Risk: A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash. C…

Transport Canada #2025460 · Sep 2025

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Acura RDX

The Acura RDX is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Honda for their Acura brand since 2006 for the 2007 model year as the second crossover SUV offering from the brand after the mid-size MDX. Since it was introduced, it has shared its platform with the Honda Civic and CR-V.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2025 Acura RDX vehicles on record

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2025 Acura RDX — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Acura RDX have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Acura RDX. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura RDX?

Across all 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, lane departure, service brakes.

What is the 2025 Acura RDX safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2025 Acura RDX an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.