Windshield cracks or distorts

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (89 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2020 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 28,500 and 67,000 miles, from the 12 reports that gave a mileage.

What owners wrote

“I am the owner of a 2020 Acura RDX. Approximately 64,000 miles. Car was parked in my driveway. My wife heard a loud bang. Back windshield shattered. Pieces of glass inside and outside the vehicle. The window had no prior dents or cracks.”

Filed Jan 8, 2026 · 64,000 miles

“On October 25th 2023 I got into my 2020 Acura RDX. I closed my front driver side door, didn't slam it, and my rear window shattered. Glass everywhere.”

Filed Oct 30, 2023

“Normal grocery store run opened my lift gate to get my bags to go into the store, hit the close button and once it closed the rear windshield spontaneously shattered then and there - nothing touched it at all I was standing 2 feet away - after I started to drive home the window started falling apart creating the hole in the picture.”

Filed Mar 15, 2023

“Rear window shattered without any impact. This is a known Acura issue due to faulty rear defroster grid. There was a bulletin issued but not a recall. Called local dealership and they are aware of the issues. Inspected and replaced glass on 3/7/2023”

Filed Mar 7, 2023

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