Acura RDX Lemon Law

The RDX's signature defect is its True Touchpad infotainment system. Owners report the screen freezing, going blank, or rebooting on its own, which can take out navigation, the audio system, and the backup-camera display. The problem was widespread enough to lead to a class-action settlement over the RDX infotainment defect, and complaints have continued across model years.

The RDX's 10-speed automatic transmission is the other common gripe. Drivers report hesitation, delayed engagement, and rough or jerky shifts, especially at low speeds. On top of that, RDX owners describe Bluetooth dropouts and other electrical faults, and the RDX has been swept into broad Honda and Acura recalls, including a fuel-pump recall that can cause an engine stall.

A recall or a known defect doesn't automatically make your RDX a lemon — but California's Lemon Law may. If a substantial problem like a failing infotainment system or a hesitating, rough-shifting transmission keeps returning after a reasonable number of repair attempts, or your RDX is out of service for an extended time, Acura may owe you a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, and it pays your attorney fees.

A recall is not automatically a lemon — it's the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and offering a free repair. California's Lemon Law (the Song-Beverly Act) comes into play when a substantial defect can't be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, or when your RDX has been out of service for 30 or more cumulative days.

If your Acura RDX qualifies, you may be entitled to a buyback (a refund of what you've paid, minus a mileage offset), a replacement vehicle, or a cash-and-keep settlement — and Acura pays your attorney fees on a successful claim, so pursuing your case costs you nothing out of pocket.