Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Exterior Lighting (52.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Exterior Lighting complaints here are 9.1× the median for that category across the 719 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 84 · 52.2% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 35 · 21.7% | Recalled | Recall 19V182000 · Recall 16V061000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 · 5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 7 · 4.3% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 7 · 4.3% | Recalled | Recall 13V143000 |
| Suspension | 6 · 3.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 161 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 19V182000 · 2019 · reported 03/06/2019
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V061000 · 2016 · reported 02/03/2016
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V143000 · 2013 · reported 04/15/2013
If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I purchased the car new and have maintained the vehicle in very condition. What happened is the headlights have gradually become dim as time passed…”NHTSA complaint 11626091 — filed 11/19/2024 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“My 2013 Acura RDX headlights are so dim and it is very dangerous for me to drive at night. This is worse when raining or…”NHTSA complaint 11624871 — filed 11/12/2024 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
“After 10 years, the low beam headlights have become very dim to the point that itâs difficult and unsafe for myself and other drivers for…”NHTSA complaint 11623380 — filed 11/04/2024 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior lighting issues are the most-reported category, cited in 84 of 161 NHTSA complaints (52.2%), followed by air bags (35), visibility/wiper (8), electrical system (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V182000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
