Sell your 2012 Acura RDX for cash

The 2012 Acura RDX is a SUV that came with a 2.3L 4-cyl engine. At 14 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2012 Acura RDX at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines2.3L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic (S5)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy17–19 city / 22–24 highway / 19–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,900–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–468 grams per mile
Gross vehicle weight rating4,718–4,894 lb
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations: RDX 2WD, RDX 4WD
Age14 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 14 years old, most of a 2012 RDX's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a SUV, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 RDX. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 42,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2012 Acura RDX recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2012 Acura RDX. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsMar 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V182000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V…

Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Air BagsFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V061000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Common 2012 RDX problems

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2012 Acura RDX with NHTSA.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags6
  • Power Train2
  • Steering2
  • Unknown or Other2
  • Engine1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags42,000 mi
  • Steering50,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other73,000 mi
  • Engine6,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling18,000 mi

2012 Acura RDX crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Acura RDX.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, 4WDNot rated——★★★★☆15.5%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2012 Acura RDX service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 52 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2012 Acura RDX. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Air Bags22
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility8
  • Equipment6
  • Air Bags5
  • Equipment3
  • Electrical System2

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2026 · B18-020

    Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2023 · B23040A

    Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occ

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2022 · BPO05022022901

    Dealer message - American Honda is investigating a potential quality concern with RDX Accessory Cross Bar kit. Due to this investigation, American Honda is requesting all

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2022 · B18-020

    Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warra

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Other Acura RDX years

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Selling a 2012 RDX: questions

How much is a 2012 Acura RDX worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2012 RDX that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2012 RDXs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2012 RDX with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Acura RDX; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2012 RDX?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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