This page covers 5 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2020 Acura RDX.
23–24 mpg combined
9.8–10.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2020 Acura RDX has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger seat's occupant classification sensor, which can misread the seat's occupant and cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly during a crash, raising the risk of injury.
The remaining recalls fall into two themes: seatbelts and fuel delivery. On the seatbelt side, a manufacturing defect in the front seat belt buckle assembly can cause the buckle channel to interfere with the release button, preventing the buckle from latching properly. A seat belt that won't latch offers no meaningful restraint in a crash. On the fuel system side, the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank can fail while the vehicle is being driven, cutting off fuel delivery and causing the engine to stall without warning. An unexpected stall at road speed, particularly on a highway or in traffic, leaves the driver with reduced braking and steering response and raises the likelihood of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat belt buckle channel may interfere with the release button, preventing the buckle from latching properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle release buttons or buckle assemblies as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
