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2018 Acura RDX Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Acura RDX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23V858000 2023-12-18 2,490,460 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
16
POWER TRAIN
12
1injuries
ENGINE
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
4
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
2
1crashes
Total complaints101

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Vehicle information: 2018 acura rdx awdaffected system: power train / automatic transmission / torque converterassociated code/bulletin: dtc p0741 / acura tsb b23-029complaint description:the vehicle is experiencing a documented manufacturer defect covered under acura warranty extension tsb…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2026-06-23

“Vehicle information: 2018 acura rdx awdaffected system: power train / automatic transmission / torque converterassociated code/bulletin: dtc p0741 / acura tsb b23-029complaint description:the vehicle is experiencing a documented manufacturer defect covered under acura warranty extension tsb…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-23

“The transmission went into limp mode one day after coming to a stop. When I safely got home, I turned the car off. Upon restarting, the issue was gone, but this has now happened several times. Each time, putting the car into park, shutting it off, and restarting it "resets" whatever was going on.…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-06-17

“The transmission went into limp mode one day after coming to a stop. When I safely got home, I turned the car off. Upon restarting, the issue was gone, but this has now happened several times. Each time, putting the car into park, shutting it off, and restarting it "resets" whatever was going on.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-06-17

“Was driving down the hwy with the sunroof open tucked inside the headliner when a loud sound startled me and when I shut the sunroof glass rained down all over me”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-05-28

“When steady idle at 65 on the freeway the blind spot and check transmission light goes on flashes and stays on but when I shut off the vehicle and start it back up the light goes away.”

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION · reported 2026-05-19

“Unintended acceleration while braking on more than 1 occassion”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-01-05

“I have been experiencing unintended acceleration when I press on my brakes. Fortunately, there hasn't been any accidents yet but it's a very dangerous situation.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-01-04
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Acura RDX as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.