2018 Acura RDX FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Acura RDX FWD; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 77 complaints, most often about fuel system. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints77

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 23V858000 · 18 Dec 2023

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel system14 · 35%

Gasoline14 · 35%

Fuel/propulsion system12 · 30%

Engine6 · 15%

Power train6 · 15%

Electrical system3 · 8%

Lane departure3 · 8%

Air bags2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

202422

20258

202610

From owner complaints

My car's original security alarm goes off randomly without any reason. When parked and locked in a parking lot next to a street, the alarm goes off intermittently. After unlocking using FOB, the alarm will turn off and then goes off again in a few minutes. This will go on for hours at a time until it stops for a few…
Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The car jerks right at 20mph in traffic every time as long as you continue to drive. When you pull over, turn the car off, restart the car the problem stops. I’ve had this problem off and on for the last two years and it’s getting worse.
Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2018 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
Fuel system · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

I have received the recall notice from American Honda Motor company regarding the recall number 23V-858 for my Acura RDX 2018 fuel pump recall. My car had symptoms described by the recall: could not start the engine as well as losing drive power. I didn't record the exact days the incident occurred but it was early in…
Fuel/propulsion system · Sep 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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