NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Acura RDX Safety Ratings
The 2025 Acura RDX scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 29 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Acura RDX earns an Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index score of 90/100, reflecting a strong overall NHTSA crash-test rating. This performance is notable despite a single open recall concerning the steering system. Prospective buyers should confirm this recall's resolution before purchase.
The 2025 Acura RDX received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Acura RDX ranks 64 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 90 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 15% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 29 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 64 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Acura RDX?
The 2025 Acura RDX marks a meaningful step forward from its predecessor. The NHTSA Safety Index rose two points, from 88/100 in the Strong band for the 2024 model to 90/100 in the Exceptional band for this year, a movement that reflects a near-perfect avoidance tech score of 10/10 and a defect record component of 18.5 out of 20. The single recall campaign targeting electric power steering software is the primary defect-record factor pulling that sub-score below a perfect 20. The crash-protection sub-score of 61 out of 70 aligns with the NHTSA test results: a five-star overall and side rating anchors the vehicle at the top, while four-star frontal and rollover scores leave a modest gap. The 29 owner-reported complaints skew heavily toward steering, lane departure, and brakes, components that overlap directly with the recall and the advanced driver-assistance suite. That concentration is worth monitoring as the complaint record matures. Taken together, this specific model year stands out for crossing into the Exceptional tier while carrying one active recall that buyers must resolve.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Acura RDX perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Acura RDX achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side protection was particularly strong, earning the highest possible five-star score. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance were each rated at four stars, with a 15 percent rollover risk and no tip observed in the dynamic test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20118
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Acura RDX have any recalls?
One recall affects the 2025 Acura RDX. Honda is recalling certain 2025 RDX vehicles because the software governing the electric power steering assist system may behave incorrectly. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the available data, but prospective buyers should verify remedy completion by VIN before purchase.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM25V582000
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.
Reported 2025-09-05
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Acura RDX?
NHTSA has logged 29 unverified owner allegations for the 2025 RDX. The most frequently reported components are Steering with 23 allegations, Lane Departure with 15, and Service Brakes with 14. One alleged crash has been reported. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
29 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Acura RDX?
An unresolved recall on a safety-critical system like steering merits immediate attention for any 2025 Acura RDX owner or prospective buyer. Federal data indicates one such recall concerning electric power steering software. Shoppers should verify that this recall has been addressed by running the vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA database.
- The 2025 RDX is the first model year to reach the Exceptional band, climbing two index points above the 2024 model's Strong-band score of 88/100.
- One active recall targets the electric power steering assist software specifically on 2025 RDX units, making VIN-level recall verification a required step for used-market buyers.
- Owner-reported complaints for this model year are concentrated in steering, lane departure, and service brakes, with 23 of 29 total allegations citing the steering component alone.
- NHTSA's dynamic tip test returned a no-tip result for this model year, and the rollover risk figure is 15 percent, context that is useful alongside the four-star rollover star rating.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Acura RDX places
The 2025 Acura RDX qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Acura RDX safety questions
Was the 2025 Acura RDX crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Acura RDX, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Acura RDX crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Acura RDX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Acura RDX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Acura RDX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 29 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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.
Other RDX years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20118), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura RDX 2025.
- 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 64 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- 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.