NHTSA has 1 owner complaint on file for the 2026 Acura RDX[1]. That is a very small record, so treat it as an early look.
Most reported problems
Owner reports for this year are thin, so there is only one group to cover.
- Power Train. 1 complaint names this group[4]. The owner describes repeated odd shifting before the first oil change, and a dealer drive that did not bring the problem back. The owner also notes the engine revving high at times.
Recalls
NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2026 RDX[5].
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2026 Acura RDX with 2.0L 4-cylinder[8] | 272 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2026 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 53 | 2 |
| 2008 | 33 | 3 |
| 2009 | 15 | 2 |
| 2010 | 22 | 2 |
| 2011 | 16 | 2 |
| 2012 | 15 | 2 |
| 2013 | 162 | 3 |
| 2014 | 244 | 3 |
| 2015 | 415 | 3 |
| 2016 | 41 | 2 |
| 2017 | 79 | 1 |
| 2018 | 77 | 1 |
| 2019 | 440 | 5 |
| 2020 | 348 | 5 |
| 2021 | 116 | 3 |
| 2022 | 31 | 2 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2 |
| 2024 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 30 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the RDX show 1 complaints and 0 recalls for 2026[5]. Among the 20 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 19 have more[5]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (1) and the most are for 2019 (440)[5]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2026 RDX?
There is too little owner data to judge this year yet[1]. The one complaint on file touches the power train[4]. It is an unverified report, and one report does not make a pattern. The sections above cover recalls, fuel costs and safety. Watch for new complaints as more owners report.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2026 Acura RDX have?
- Owners have filed 1 complaint so far[1]. It names the power train group[4]. That is too little to call a trend.
- Does the 2026 Acura RDX have recalls?
- See the Recalls section on this page for the full list. The year count is in the by-year fact[5].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Acura RDX?
- See the fuel section on this page for EPA figures and annual fuel cost.
- Is the 2026 Acura RDX reliable?
- The record is very short, with 1 complaint on file[1]. It is too early to say. Check back as more owners report.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 1 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Acura RDX (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA rating for RDX AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Acura RDX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for RDX AWD A-SPEC, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2026 Acura RDX with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 272 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RDX A-SPEC 4DR SUV: length 188 in, width 75 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 4,090 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, RDX BASE/TECH 4DR SUV: length 188 in, width 75 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 4,034 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov