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US recalls (1)
Steering: electric power assist system
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the EPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GMS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 11, 2025.
Canadian recalls (1)
Show 1 Canadian recall
Steering
2025-09-05 · campaign 2025-460
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem in the motor control unit could cause the electronic power steering (EPS) system to enter a failsafe mode. If this happens, there could be a sudden increase in steering effort.
Note: This problem would cause the EPS warning indicator to turn on.
Safety Risk:
A sudden increase in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Acura will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the motor control unit software.
Owner complaints (30)
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Acura RDX (1 crashes reported). Among 20 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 41).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 23 | |
| Lane departure | 15 | |
| Service brakes | 14 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Acura RDX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Acura RDX SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 Acura RDX SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Acura RDX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| RDX AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S10) | 21 | 27 | 23 | $3,550 |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC 2.0 L Automatic (S10) | 21 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.