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2026 Acura RDX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 RDX.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2026 Acura RDX carries forward the model’s compact luxury SUV lineage with an automatic S10 transmission that achieves an EPA‑rated 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined fuel economy. Its powertrain and chassis remain rooted in the architecture that has defined the RDX since its 2007 debut, while the latest iteration benefits from the program’s steady refinement. Notably, the model’s reliability record shows a dramatic dip in consumer complaints, falling to just ten reports in 2024 after a peak of 431 complaints in 2019, positioning the 2026 version at the low‑end of the historical complaint spectrum and suggesting a comparatively robust year for researchers to examine.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy21/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.8 in
Overall width74.8 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Curb weight4090 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the RDX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.2–7.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.20 sec — 2022 A-Spec Advance
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025SH-AWD A-Spec Advance 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec272 hpAWD
2023SH-AWD A-Spec 2.0L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.40 sec272 hpAWD
2022A-Spec Advance 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.90 sec272 hpAWD
2021A-Spec PMC Edition 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec272 hpAWD
2019A-Spec Package 2.0L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.80 sec272 hpAWD
2019A-Spec Package 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec272 hpAWD
2019Advance Package 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.10 sec272 hpAWD
2019Advance Package 2.0L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.50 sec272 hpAWD

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B25-0492025-09-16EngineService Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2026 RDX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RDX get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.