2019 Acura RDX: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · CO

Vehicle: 2019 Acura RDX (Technology Package) I am reporting a serious safety issue involving sudden loss of engine power while driving. On March 14, 2026, I filled my gas tank before traveling approximately 1.5 hours out of town. The vehicle operated normally that day. The following morning, during snowy and icy conditions, while accelerating in traffic, the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled. Multiple warning lights illuminated on the dashboard (“Christmas tree” effect), and the steering became very stiff, making it difficult to safely maneuver the vehicle out of traffic. I was able to restart the vehicle, but warning lights remained on. The next day, while driving on the highway under normal conditions, the same issue occurred again. While accelerating, the vehicle suddenly lost power and stalled in traffic, creating a dangerous situation. In response, the fuel pump inside the gas tank was replaced; however, the problem persists. The vehicle continues to display warning lights and still loses power when accelerating. I contacted an Acura dealership after seeing reports of a fuel pump recall for similar vehicles, but I was told my VIN was not included. Despite this, the symptoms match known fuel pump-related issues. This defect poses a serious safety risk, especially when driving at highway speeds or in traffic, as sudden loss of power and steering assist can lead to a crash. No injuries have occurred yet, but the issue is ongoing and unresolved. I am requesting investigation into this issue as a potential safety defect.

Filed Jan 17, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · LA

While driving on interstate 65 headed towards Mobile, Al. My 2019 Acura RDX lost ALL power. Every light surrounding the speedometer was lighted. No power, nothing.. was able to coast from the right hand lane to the shoulder of the interstate. . No power steering and I was moving slower and slower because I was on a hill. Frightening to say the least. If I had been in the left hand lane I’m not sure I could have made it to the shoulder. And if a truck had been behind me an unable to change lanes I would have been smashed. Car towed to dealership.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 24,500 miles · NJ

This is the second complaint for this vehicle, the previous complaint was assigned the federal safety agency id number: 11277657. Similar to the incident that was previously reported, while driving on a highway at a high rate of speed, attempting to pass another vehicle, the car went into limp mode, lost acceleration, steering became difficult, and the check engine light came on. Luckily, we were able to safely get the car into the right hand lane and pull off into the shoulder. We turned the vehicle off and when we turned it back on the vehicle operated normally. As with the previous incident, this occurred in the rain. The car was brought to the dealership and, as with the previous incident, we were told they could not duplicate this issue and the vehicle was returned to us. We were told that if the issue occurs again to bring the vehicle back to the dealership. As stated in my previous complaint, this is an extremely dangerous malfunction that could result in a serious accident. This time my two children were in the car. What is it going to take for acura to find an acceptable resolution to this problem? How many of these malfunctioning vehicles are on the road???

Filed Jul 3, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 14,000 miles · CO

Was driving down the highway when my car lost all acceleration and a whole bunch of warning lights went on, steering became hard etc. Got it over to the side of the highway barely. Car wouldn't restart, go into neutral or anything. Apparently the dealership says the radar was fault and killed the car while I was driving it and there was no way to disable the radar. If the radar is faulty it will kill all propulsion and also throw multiple errors in the car creating a hazard for the driver. It seems like this should be a recall.

Filed Jun 19, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 51,200 miles · LA

Driving for 15 minutes engine stopped while going up a very busy bridge on I-10 - started shaking and flashing no brakes no steering contact dealer. Coasted to construction area on top of bridge as to not be hit by 18 wheelers. The vehicle was out of warranty by 1200 miles ... That's ridiculous