2015 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 405 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Acura RDX overview page.
What owners report
“I've had the vehicle since around 44 k , Purchase and shortly months later technology lighting a battery issues, someone started hacking me saying they…”NHTSA complaint 11476731 — filed 07/31/2022
“First noted dimming low beam headlights in Oct 2019 with ~80K mileage. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms (visual observation during nighttime…”NHTSA complaint 11473551 — filed 07/12/2022
“Headlights are so dim they are unsafe for driving. Replacing the bulb does not fix. Acura said I need replace both headlight assemblies because the…”NHTSA complaint 11473472 — filed 07/11/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Acura RDX have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Acura RDX: 320 of 405 complaints on file (79%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2015 Acura RDX have in total?
405 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 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.
