Model year 2017 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2017 Acura RDX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2017 Acura RDX at 22–23 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 80 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
22–23
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Acura dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2017 Acura RDX recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Acura RDX, newest first.
Equipment: Other: Labels
NHTSA 17V256000Reported Apr 18, 2017
Filed by
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. KF3, KF4)
Units affected
1,425 (estimate)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 CR-V and Acura RDX vehicles. The Certification Labels on the affected vehicles were printed with ink that may be inadvertently wiped away with an alcohol solvent. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
If the label information can be wiped away, the operator may not be able to refer to the information, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda and Acura will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KF3 (CR-V)and KF4 (RDX).
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2017 Acura RDX fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2017 Acura RDX crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2017 Acura RDX NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2017 Acura RDX SUV AWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
15.5%
Optional
2017 Acura RDX SUV FWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
16.4%
Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2017 Acura RDX owner complaints
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Acura RDX, most recently on Oct 21, 2026. 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injured people and 1 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2017 Acura RDX complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Power train
23
Electrical system
17
Engine
11
Service brakes
11
Unknown or other
8
Vehicle speed control
8
Air bags
5
Fuel/propulsion system
3
Structure: Body
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
