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2018 Acura RDX

US · SUV · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2018 Acura RDX is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
3.5L 6-cylinder
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
3.5L 6-cylinder
Combined Economy
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
AWD, FWD
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine3.5L 6-cylinder
Displacement3.5 L
Cylinders6
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears6
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: AWD, FWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)
City19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Highway27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.

  • 23V858000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an…

    Reported December 18, 2023. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 5, 2026

Data verified: November 5, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2018 Acura RDX have?

3.5L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Acura RDX?

Combined fuel economy is 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2018 Acura RDX front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Acura RDX?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.