DecodedCars2025 Acura RDX
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Body styles
- A-Spec 4dr SUV, Base/Tech 4dr SUV
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 272 hp
- Transmission
- 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 23 combined · 21 city / 27 hwy
- Length
- 187.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4,035–4,090 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 38 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Acura RDX is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 188 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,090 lb (A-Spec 4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 10% worse than the 2025 small SUV average of 25.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 RDX — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 RDX →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: East Liberty, Ohio
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2025 RDX configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Spec 4dr SUV | 187.8 in | 74.8 in | 65.7 in | 108.3 in | 64.2 / 64.6 in | 4,090 lb | 57/43 |
| Base/Tech 4dr SUV | 187.8 in | 74.8 in | 65.7 in | 108.3 in | 64.2 / 64.6 in | 4,035 lb | 57/43 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDX AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | -10% | $3,550 | 385 |
| RDX AWD A-SPEC | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | -10% | $3,550 | 386 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acura RDX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 15% |
| 2025 Acura RDX SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 4★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 16.5% |
Similar 2025 small SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acura RDX (this car) | 23 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2025 Tesla Model Y | 337 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2025 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | ★★★★★ | 9 |
| 2025 Lexus RX | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2025 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Land Rover Discovery | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Recalls (1)
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Sep 5, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V582000 · 17,330 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 Acura RDX vehicles. The software for the electric power steering (EPS) assist may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the EPS system to enter a failsafe mode, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2025 Acura RDX is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Acura RDX buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Steering — 23 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Service Brakes — 14 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Lane Departure › Assist — 10 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 2,200 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Acura RDX. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other RDX years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 RDX | 23 | 187.8 in | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 RDX | 23 | 187.8 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 12 |
| 2023 RDX | 24 | 187.8 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 24 |
| 2022 RDX | 24 | 187.8 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 31 |
| 2021 RDX | 24 | 186.6 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 117 |
| 2020 RDX | 24 | 186.6 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 349 |
| 2019 RDX | 24 | 186.6 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 440 |
| 2018 RDX | 23 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 78 |
| 2017 RDX | 23 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 80 |
| 2016 RDX | 23 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 41 |
| 2015 RDX | 23 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 414 |
| 2014 RDX | 23 | 183.5 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 235 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Acura. How we calculate this →