2020 Acura RDX Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

51Engine complaints

15.1%Of all 338 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other100 · 29.6%

VISIBILITY/WIPER83 · 24.6%

ENGINE51 · 15.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY24 · 7.1%

SERVICE BRAKES22 · 6.5%

Share of the 338 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Acura RDX overview page.

What owners report

“On September 6, 2022, at 7:45 AM I was traveling from my home to work in my 2020 Acura RDX. As I was merging on…”NHTSA complaint 11483039 — filed 09/06/2022

“The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle went into limp mode and experienced…”NHTSA complaint 11480177 — filed 08/19/2022

“While driving on I-95 north, the check engine light began flashing on and off. We had been driving in a thunderstorm for approximately 100 miles…”NHTSA complaint 11475426 — filed 07/23/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Acura RDX have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Acura RDX: 51 of 338 complaints on file (15.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Acura RDX have in total?

338 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.