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2021 · Base

2021 Acura RDX

$25,371

MSRP $25,146

Mileage: 65,578 mi
Drivetrain: FWD
Condition: Certified
Body style: SUV
Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
Fuel: Gasoline
Exterior: Lunar Silver Metallic
Interior: Ebony
Stock: A23719A
VIN: 5J8TC1H37ML016680

Listed as available at Acura of Austin North in Austin, TX. Inventory last confirmed Sep 2, 2026. Contact the dealer to confirm current availability.

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What to know about this vehicle

Here’s the official information available for this vehicle as of Aug 29, 2026. If a detail comes from a matching model or configuration rather than this specific vehicle, we’ll say so.

Vehicle specifications

Dimensions, capacity and mechanical details

VIN-decoded specifications

Engine horsepower: 272 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)
Wheelbase: 108.3 in
Front wheel size: 19 in
Rear wheel size: 19 in

Dealer-provided specifications

Engine: 2.0L 16-Valve DOHC VTEC Turbo
Features: Cruise Control · Backup Camera · Side-Impact Air Bags · Bluetooth · Sunroof/Moonroof · Adaptive Cruise Control · Remote Cargo Access · Push Start · Remote Start · Power Seats · Homelink · Keyless Entry · Android Auto · Apple Car Play · Wifi Hotspot · Heated Seats · Automatic Climate Control · Lane Departure Warning · Xenon Headlights

VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Dealer-provided fields are shown separately and are not used to calculate missing values.

Exact VIN decode

Factory configuration and equipment

Vehicle type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors: 5
Seats: 5
Seat rows: 2
Axles: 2
Engine: 2L · 4-cylinder · In-Line
Engine manufacturer: HONDA
Engine model: K20C4
Engine cooling: Water
Valve train: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Turbo: Yes
Manufactured in: EAST LIBERTY, OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer-reported safety equipment

Anti-lock braking system
Electronic stability control
Traction control
Tire-pressure monitoring
Forward-collision warning
Dynamic brake support
Crash-imminent braking
Lane-departure warning
Lane-keeping assistance
Lane-centering assistance
Adaptive cruise control
Rear visibility system
Automatic reverse system
Daytime running lights
Automatic high-beam switching
Keyless ignition
Front airbags · 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side airbags · 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain airbags · 1st and 2nd Rows
Knee airbags · 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Seat belts · Manual
Low-beam headlights · LED

Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Aug 29, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies. View the exact VIN decode.

EPA-matched vehicle configuration

Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates

City: 22 MPG
Highway: 28 MPG
Combined: 24 MPG
Fuel type: Premium Gasoline
EPA vehicle category: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
EPA engine description: SIDI
Fuel used per 100 miles: 4.2 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost: $3,150
Estimated monthly fuel cost: $263
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles: $21.00
EPA five-year additional cost: $4,750
Tailpipe CO₂: 370 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score: 5 of 10
Fuel economy score: 5 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start: Equipped
Cylinder deactivation: Not equipped
Petroleum use: 12.4 barrels/year

Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: RDX FWD · Auto (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Aug 29, 2026. View the exact EPA record.

VIN-matched drivetrain configuration

NHTSA safety ratings

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash: 4 of 5 stars
Side crash: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars
Rollover possibility: 16.5%

Electronic stability control · Standard
Forward-collision warning · Standard
Lane-departure warning · Standard

Ratings apply only to the matched configuration below. NHTSA rates some drivetrain variants differently.

Matched NHTSA vehicle: 2021 Acura RDX SUV FWD. Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Checked Aug 29, 2026. View the exact NHTSA record.

Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific

NHTSA investigations and service information

Defect investigations

0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year

Manufacturer communications

194 communications found for this model year

These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.

View example records

Document 11012814

Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented system (MOST) bus network which can potentially affect the audio sound quality.

Document 11018015

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2025 RDXs and 2022-2025 MDXs with a client complaint of a pop noise in the rear sunroof area. Clients may describe a single pop noise heard while driving over a bump or turning in and out of driveways. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Document 11018501

Document 11019244

Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10C (50F).

Document 11019258

Service Bulletin - The front and/or rear brakes make a high-pitched squeal when the brakes are lightly applied at 24 km/h (15 mph) or less, with ambient temperatures below 10C (50F).

Document 11023274

Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Aug 29, 2026. Records match 2021 Acura RDX, not a specific VIN. Search NHTSA records.

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