2014 Acura RDX Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 239 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Acura RDX overview page.
What owners report
“Purchased vehicle used. Halogen headlight assemblies are so dim at night that vision is impaired. This is a safety hazard for night driving. Known issue…”NHTSA complaint 11481518 — filed 08/27/2022
“Headlights are too dim. Dangerously dim. Apparently the entire assembly is defective and needs to be replaced.”NHTSA complaint 11480904 — filed 08/23/2022
“Acura RDX 2014 headlights - Yes available for inspection. The headlights are extremely dim and I have difficulty seeing the road due to the lack…”NHTSA complaint 11480836 — filed 08/23/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Acura RDX have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 Acura RDX: 153 of 239 complaints on file (64%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2014 Acura RDX have in total?
239 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
