2020 Acura RDX safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
4
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2020 Acura RDX SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Acura RDX vehicles were involved in 17 fatal crashes with 3 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause… · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to… · Feb 1, 2024
- Crash riskFuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Dec 18, 2023
- Crash riskA manufacturing issue with the front seat belts may cause the seat belt buckle… · Mar 9, 2023
- Crash riskLow-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Mar 25, 2021