NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Acura RDX Safety Ratings
The 2022 Acura RDX scores 87 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 2 recalls, and 30 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
For the 2022 Acura RDX, a five-star overall NHTSA crash rating forms the foundation of its safety profile. Standard crash-avoidance technology across all trims further enhances this, contributing to a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, placing it in our Strong band. The model year has accumulated only two recalls, indicating a relatively stable record for the used market.
The 2022 Acura RDX SUV AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Acura RDX ranks 51 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 87 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15% |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 30 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 51 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Acura RDX?
The 2022 Acura RDX holds its Safety Index at 87/100, unchanged from the 2021 model year, a result that reflects consistency rather than regression. The index breakdown tells a precise story: crash protection accounts for 61 of a possible 70 points, a strong showing driven by the five-star overall and side-impact ratings, while the four-star frontal and rollover scores create a modest ceiling. The avoidance technology sub-score reaches a perfect 10 out of 10, reflecting standard fitment of forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control on this model year. The defect record sub-score of 15.5 out of 20 is where the two recall campaigns leave their mark. Both campaigns address the same safety system, the front passenger occupant classification sensor tied to air bag deployment, which is a consequential component. The complaint picture adds nuance: nine of thirty reported complaints involve visibility or wiper systems, a cluster worth noting, and two specifically name forward collision avoidance, the very technology that earns full marks in the index. Those complaints are unverified allegations, but they are worth monitoring for a used-market purchase.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Acura RDX perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Acura RDX AWD achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, matching the top score in side-impact protection. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance each received four out of five stars. The vehicle's rollover risk was assessed at 15 percent, with the dynamic tip test confirming no tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16838
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Acura RDX have any recalls?
Two recall campaigns cover the 2022 Acura RDX, both targeting the front passenger occupant classification sensor within the air bag system. One campaign, issued in early 2024, spans a broad group of Honda and Acura models including this RDX. A second campaign, issued in mid-2026, covers a separate but overlapping population of Acura vehicles. Neither campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive directive based on available data, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve
Reported 2026-05-21
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V064000
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Reported 2024-02-01
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Acura RDX?
Thirty owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2022 RDX, covering four alleged crashes and two alleged injuries. The most frequently cited components in these unverified allegations are Unknown Or Other issues with ten reports, Visibility and Wiper systems with nine, and Service Brakes with four. All are unverified consumer allegations.
30 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Acura RDX?
A specific safety concern for the 2022 Acura RDX centers on two open recall campaigns addressing air bag sensors. Prospective owners should verify through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool that these recalls have been completed. This is the most direct safety action a buyer can take regarding this four-year-old model, as open recalls transfer with the vehicle.
- Both recalls active on the 2022 RDX target the front passenger occupant classification sensor, a component that governs whether the passenger air bag deploys correctly. Verifying remedy completion by VIN is the single most important safety step for this model year.
- The 2022 model year holds the same 87/100 Safety Index as the 2021 model year, meaning no safety improvement or decline occurred between generations on this index measure.
- A perfect avoidance technology sub-score of 10 out of 10 reflects that forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard equipment on this specific model year, not optional add-ons.
- Nine of the thirty NHTSA complaints filed against the 2022 RDX involve visibility or wiper systems, and two separately allege issues with forward collision avoidance. These are unverified consumer allegations, but the visibility cluster is the largest identifiable component group outside of the catch-all Unknown Or Other category.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Acura RDX places
The 2022 Acura RDX qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Acura RDX safety questions
Was the 2022 Acura RDX crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Acura RDX, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Acura RDX crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Acura RDX earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 15%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Acura RDX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Acura RDX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Acura RDX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 30 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Acura RDX. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in SUV (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model Y 5-Seat | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Qx55 | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Buick Envision | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Buick Enclave | 94/100 | 4 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16838), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura RDX 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 51 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.