2020 Acura RDX: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 19, 2021 · Brakes · 1,210 miles · FL

I bought a brand new 2020 acura rdx. After a few months, at 1210 miles I started hearing a squealing, grinding noise while applying the brakes under moderate use .the brakes have been serviced or repaired 5 times at two different acura service centers. The noise seems to go away for a bit but always comes back. Acura corporate has advised for these makes and models that came off the production line at a certain time all have this same issue. They are supposedly working on a service bulletin to fix it. They claim the noise is not an indication of any safety concern. My new premium vehicle is sitting in the driveway as I have concerns driving it due to continual breaking noises. Acura was well aware of these issues and continued to sell the vehicles to consumers.

Filed Dec 4, 2020 · Brakes · 100 miles · PA

Typically only in cold months, brakes squeal extremely loudly and feel like they are grabbing, especially if downhill (and it can be at low speeds and minor declines). The occurrence happened within 2-3 weeks of purchase and was reported to dealer. Dealer found no evidence of issues. Told to report to client services and was told working on solution. Now told dealer will need to resolve if there's issues. Issue occurs at any rate of speed and dissipates, for most part, after driving awhile but will return within 30 minutes of car-being turned off.

Filed Dec 4, 2020 · Brakes · 100 miles · PA

Typically only in cold months, brakes squeal extremely loudly and feel like they are grabbing, especially if downhill (and it can be at low speeds and minor declines). The occurrence happened within 2-3 weeks of purchase and was reported to dealer. Dealer found no evidence of issues. Told to report to client services and was told working on solution. Now told dealer will need to resolve if there's issues. Issue occurs at any rate of speed and dissipates, for most part, after driving awhile but will return within 30 minutes of car-being turned off.

Filed Nov 24, 2020 · Brakes · 5,000 miles · CA

The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 MPH or less. My VIN didn't make it on the published list below, but I am experiencing the same issues. Please update the service bulletin to include my VIN:

Filed Oct 8, 2020 · Brakes · 1,860 miles · CA

Purchased brand new. At 100 miles brakes make noise and I can feel abrasive rubbing/grinding. At wet conditions, noise significantly increase and generate vibrations when applying brakes. Dealership replace both front brakes and rotors only to have to the symptom re-occurrence about 20 miles later. Submitted complaint to acura client relations and was told it is common issue with honda brakes and there is no fix for the problem.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Brakes · 1,000 miles · CA

Acura rdx front brakes making grinding noise took to dealer with 1000 miles on vehicle they changed front pads grinding noise returned ,back to dealership they changed front brake rotors at 1200 miles. I am afraid for my wife who drives the vehicle that it's unsafe

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Brakes · FL

Purchased brand new. At two thousand miles the brakes are scrubbing and grinding. Took it back to dealer and they've then informed us it is an issue with this model. At 4 thousand miles they are making the same noise. Now we are told it will do no good to replace them. Is my vehicle safe to drive?

Filed May 1, 2020 · Brakes · 1,100 miles · FL

Brakes defective. New 2020 acura rdx at approx 1100 mi brakes started loudly grinding/squealing during stopping. Took in for service and was advised it was a known issue with 2020 rdxs and they would perform a 2019 tech bulletin fix. Auto was fine for 2 months and started again at 2100 mi. Returned to dealer and was told they were aware of issue and there was no fix but it wasn't a safety issue. They would call if acura ever determined the problem and a fix. Car now only has 2400 mi because we are afraid to take on a highway going over 40 MPH because of safety. Car was sold brand new with a known brake defect. Claim was filed directly with acura and they advised they don't have a fix but engineers are working on it. This is unacceptable because we have a $49,000 car sitting in the driveway because we are afraid to drive it further than a few miles. Acura did not tell us what the problem is because we don't think they know or they would be able to have a fix.

Filed Mar 10, 2020 · Brakes · 3,021 miles · VA

Vehicle has a high pitch squeal from both the front brakes at low speed.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Brakes · 300 miles · TX

Brakes make a continuous high pitch squeal noise when engaged for approximately 2 miles every time I start driving my car regardless of weather. Sterling acura replaced the brakes and rotors but the issue remained. Honda says they are aware of the issue but do not know what is causing it. They reassured me this is not a safety issue while telling me they do not know what is causing it or how to fix it. I feel unsafe driving my brand new 2020 acura rdx aspec.

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Brakes · 780 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 acura rdx. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked for awhile, the brakes would squeak when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred the day after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that the failure could have been caused by the contact driving in a wet environment. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer due to the sounds coming from the rotors. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact recorded the squeaking sound and played it for the dealer to hear. Since the dealer could not duplicate the noise, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was called and directed the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 780. *dt current status consumer stated rotors and back brakes were replaced, but noise still remains. Dealer is working on fixing the noise due to surface glaze.