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moderate Owners of the 2019 Acura RDX have filed 11 NHTSA complaints about the fuel system at roughly $1,200 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See fuel system across all vehicles →
| Model year | fuel system complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 RDX | 17 |
| 2019 RDX (this page) | 11 |
| 2020 RDX | 16 |
All 3 active fuel system recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean), or P219A&B (Air-Fuel Ratio Variation of Cylinder) stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Eleven complaints center on fuel-system issues in the 2019 Acura RDX, with eight complaints noting parts unavailability for recall work. Two owners experienced catastrophic failures: one vehicle stalled at 3 MPH and could not restart; another lost power at 65 MPH on a highway. Both were towed, and the dealer confirmed fuel-pump failure in the second case. Neither was repaired due to parts shortages linked to NHTSA campaigns 21V215000 and 23V858000.
Four owners report drivability problems—engine hesitation and difficult starting—with one noting a gasoline odor. A fifth complaint mentions abnormal noise during refueling. Diagnostic codes P0087 and U047168ECM appeared in one case; most other failures went undiagnosed because dealers could not source recall parts.
Six owners received recall notifications but report the manufacturer acknowledged parts unavailability and exceeded reasonable repair timelines. One owner claims a dealer stalled the repair for months. No owner reports a successful repair; all vehicles remain in failed or symptomatic state. Failure mileage ranged from 29,000 to 70,000.
Same Acura RDX fuel system reports on nearby years: 2018 · 2020
Vehicle stalls without warning while in motion or at low speed; subsequent restart attempts fail. Warning lights illuminate. Occurs at 43,000–70,000 miles.
When: 43,000–70,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls while reversing at 3 MPH; Vehicle stalls at 65 MPH on roadway; Multiple warning lights illuminate; Unable to restart
Codes mentioned: P0087, U047168ECM
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel pump replacement diagnosed by dealer; vehicle not repaired due to recall parts unavailability
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 21V215000 and 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); recall parts unavailable
Fuel pump fails, preventing vehicle restart. Dealer diagnosed but could not complete repair due to recall parts being unavailable.
When: 70,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle stalls at highway speed; Unable to restart
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel pump replacement needed; not repaired
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline)
Vehicle exhibits engine hesitation while driving and difficulty starting. Check engine light illuminated. Occurs with abnormal gasoline odor present.
When: 29,000–62,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Engine hesitation while driving; Difficult to start; Check engine light illuminated; Abnormal gasoline odor
Repairs/costs cited: No repairs performed; awaiting recall parts
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); parts unavailable
Unknown abnormal noise detected while refueling the vehicle. No warning lights present.
When: Mileage unknown
Symptoms owners cite: Abnormal noise during refueling
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); parts unavailable
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 11 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 11 complaints filed, fuel system issues most often appear around 51,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 3 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.