Acura RDX Complaints (2015)

416 consumer complaints on file.

#11728912April 2, 2026
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2015 Acura RDX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof unexpectedly shattered. There was no impact on the sunroof to cause it to shatter. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11727346March 26, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights are extremely dim even when replaced with new bulbs. Issue has progressively worsened over years. Vehicle is unsafe to drive in the dark. Was informed I need new headlights housings from my local mechanic due to internal reflector failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723244March 10, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The low beam headlights are very dim and this causes reduced / no visibility while driving at night. While driving in the dark, it is impossible to see anything on the road ahead
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717178February 11, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The low beam headlights have degraded over time and are now barely providing any light, making driving at night unsafe. This appears to be due to the degradation of the low beam assembly reflector. Replacing the low beam headlights with higher quality lights did not make any noticeable difference. This issue has been reported in numerous online chats for the 2015 Acura RDX.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716676February 9, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Bought this used on February 5th 2026 Low beam headlights so dim barely illuminating driving surface
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11715787February 5, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2015 Acura RDX. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front low beam headlights failed to adequately illuminate the roadway while driving at night, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The low beam headlights eventually became inoperable, and only the high beam headlights were operational. Later, the high beam headlights became inoperable. The contact stated that the headlights no longer operated as needed, and the vehicle could not be driven at night. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,573.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712867January 23, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The headlights on the vehicle are incredibly dim. I have tried replacing the bulbs; however, it does not fix the problem. When I ask Acura about it, they say, "you're just going to have to live with it." It is incredible dangerous driving when it is dark outside because you cannot see anything unless you utilize your high beams.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712598January 22, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights are dangerously dim, even with original equipment replacement bulbs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711530January 16, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Common problem with this year and model is the low beam projector headlight assembly dims. This is a huge hazard and makes it impossible to see at night with low beam lights. I cannot see more than 30 feet in front of the vehicle at night making the reaction time to any potential threat non-existent at freeway speed and severely reduced in neighborhoods. All options investigated are to replace assembly, not lightbulb. This is a manufacturer fault and cost should be bourn by the manufacturer. Same problem with the RLX and Acura voluntarily recalled those headlights for replacement. They should be required to do the same for these.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11710262January 11, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The low beam headlights on my 2015 Acura RDX have become dangerously dim, to the point where nighttime driving is unsafe. The issue is not related to the bulbs. I replaced the bulbs with new, higher output units, but the light output did not improve. The problem appears to be caused by deterioration of the internal reflector bowls inside the projector housing. The reflective coating has degraded, resulting in extremely poor forward illumination and very limited projection distance
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709848January 9, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Low beam headlights are so dim it is very difficult to see at night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706829December 23, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The low beam headlights are dangerously low. Even after you replace the bulbs, the lights remain dim. The reflective coating in the assembly has degraded to the point where almost no light is visible while driving. I read where a recall was made for RDXs made during a specific timeframe in 2014, but mine was not one of them. I have ~97k miles on the 2015 RDX.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706272December 20, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
015RDX owner reported low-beam headlights are incredibly dim, making night driving unsafe. The outer surface of the headlight is not hazy and I suspect that it’s the the inner reflective coating (aluminum film) of the headlight assembly that has degraded substantially if not entirely. Acura/Honda must begin a recall for RDXs sold in 2015 and perhaps earlier. Acura/honda did recall RlX headlight assembly for the same reason
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705099December 15, 2025
AIR BAGS
The Airbag is coming on off every day . 12/15/2925 Acura John Eagle dealer want me to pay the repair they said I don’t have the recall . I may bring car to home without repairing airbag. Please help me.with the recall letter for airbag I apreaciate. Ha
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705178December 15, 2025
AIR BAGS
Airbag coming out every day when I driving Dealer refuse fix Airbag . Reason : I don’t have a recall letter. I have to take my car driving home . I would like to have the recall letter from the Factory to replace Airbag. I appreciate .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704554December 11, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The headlights on my car are very dim, impeding my ability to see the road at night. I sometimes resort to using my high beams when there is no oncoming traffic. I am afraid I will not see an obstacle in the road. I noticed this problem several years ago and told the service department at the dealership about it. They suggested that they clean a film off of the headlights, which they did and it temporarily brighten the lights. Over time the lights returned to their normal dimness. I also had a blown bulb replaced in the headlight and mentioned to the mechanic about my dim lights. After looking at the vehicle he said the entire pair of headlight assemblies would have to be replaced to adequately fix the problem. No warning lights in the car signified this problem, but it was obvious that the headlights were dim while driving at night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700056November 18, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I have not had an accident. The headlights on the vehicle are extremely dim. I drive with my bright lights on and they still are not very bright. I have changed the headlights out 3x since I bought the vehicle, in may 2025. They have been balanced by a repair shop owner and changed. I can not see more than 10ft ahead of me. I’m scared I will get into an accident is how dim they are. I read it has to do with the fillet or something on the inside of the headlight assembly and to buy new assembly is only wat to improve. Assembly’s cost $300 or more for just one side. This is a manufacture malfunction.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694381October 19, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Gradually the low beam headlights on my 2015 Acura RDX became ineffective despite replacing the bulbs many times and cleaning the housings. I've taken the car to three different mechanics and none have been able to fix the problem. I can no longer drive at night with these headlights and will have replace the housings at significant cost. This seems like a manufacturer defect that should be recalled and replaced at their expense.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694275October 18, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Low beam headlights became very dim, making it unsafe to drive at night. Only solution was to replace entire headlight housings, costing $2,285 (would have been $4,000 if purchased original vs aftermarket housings)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693598October 15, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights have become very dim, to the point where it is dangerous to drive at night and high beams need to be used for most of my nighttime driving. Exterior of the headlights have been cleaned, but the issue is with the lights themselves. It is a hazard, as I cannot see properly at night while driving. This has been a problem for at least one year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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