Electrical Problems
- Auto speed reduction while driving
User complaint includes that the RDX SUV faces auto speed reduction while driving the vehicle in the middle of the road. Such issues usually show up when the vehicle automatically turns to limp mode and causes the engine to reduce speed, even in presence of sufficient fuel. One such malfunction may trigger when the car’s electrical sensors fail to understand the required amount of speed needed to keep the vehicle in motion, leading to speed reduction, as a result, the driver has to prefer manual acceleration and set the cruise control again to drive the car. Such concerns must be inspected and repaired.
- Malfunctioning forward collision avoidance sensors
Malfunctionning forward collision is a common problem in most of the Acura RDX, where the sensors have been found reacting late to notify the driver about a possible forward collision, ultimately triggering a frontal crash anyhow. These issues usually show up when the faulty sensors fail to identify any object or moving entity coming close by. These issues should be taken into account by the manufacturers and ask the dealers to replace them soon.
- Deployment of automatic brakes
Users have found auto brakes deployed while driving in the middle of the road even when the road is clear from blockage, moving vehicles, or any other object approaching from the front. Usually, such things happen when the car’s electronic braking system fails to identify the difference between a clear road, a lane, and a road with sufficient traffic and congestion. It's the faulty electronic sensors that engage the brakes rather than disengage them. These issues might compel the car’s emergency braking system to deploy the brakes even when it's not required, triggering a chance for the vehicles coming from the back to ram the car. Therefore, the dealers should be looking over the issue and fix it as soon as possible.
Engine and Mechanical Problems
Users have found grinding noise from the braking system while engaging them. Usually, these happen when the brakes are not repaired or maintained for a long time. Such instances may happen when rust accumulates on the braking joints due to poor maintenance. Random happening of the same scenario might affect the braking pads and rotors leading to early wear and tear. Some users have claimed to find such issues even on the moderate engagement of the brakes. These issues have been noted during the cold seasons. The dealers should inspect such issues and get those replaced free of cost.
2020 Acura RDX Recall
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Date
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NHTSA ID
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Issues Noticed
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Additional Remarks
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Remedy
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1
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March 25 2021
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21V215000
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Engine stallation due to fuel pump failure
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Low pressure in the fuel pump may lead to insufficient fuel supply in the car engine, eventually stopping it all of a sudden. Such instances may lead to vehicle breakdown all of a sudden.
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The dealers have been notified about the issue and has been asked to replace the fuel pump assembly for free if needed. The recall for the issue was 20V314
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Should You Buy a 2020 Acura RDX?
The Acura RDX SUVs are primarily known for comfort, spacious interiors, and low maintenance cost. It is one of the reasons car buyers usually take interest in Japanese vehicles. The SUV can be a difficult option for someone to say ‘no’ for those who’re particular about interior comfort. However, the powertrain issues due to the faulty electrical systems and malfunctioning service brakes had been one of the major reasons challenging the global popularity of the RDX, followed by the faulty fuel tank issue.
However, Acura did not let this issue spread far, instead issued a recall soon and instructed the dealers to perform necessary repairs to stop the fuel pump from letting insufficient oil in the engine. One such initiative makes the vehicle free from all those issues and problems that the vehicle had encountered earlier. So, if someone is willing to purchase a 2020 Acura RDX, we would suggest getting it inspected before striking the deal.
