Acura RDX VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Acura RDX to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Acura RDX

To check a car Acura RDX, paste its 17-character VIN into the decoder below; you get the manufacturer, the model year and the country of manufacture at no cost. Our data for the model Acura RDX covers the years 2007 - 2021, with versions in our data: 6. Body styles: SUV; power: 279 hp. The first three characters identify the manufacturer and region, the 10th stands for the model year, and the 11th often marks the plant.

The decoder stays with the facts stored in the VIN itself. It cannot tell you about accidents, mileage, theft or owners, because that data is not part of the 17 characters. Check the 10th character of the VIN on the car Acura RDX against the model year stated in the papers or the advert. If the two disagree, ask the seller to explain.

Acura RDX versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Acura RDX I2007 - 2009SUV240 hp
Acura RDX I (facelift 2009)2009 - 2012SUV240 hp
Acura RDX II2013 - 2015SUV273 hp
Acura RDX II (facelift 2016)2016 - 2018SUV279 hp
Acura RDX III2019 - 2021SUV272 hp
Acura RDX III (facelift 2021)2021SUV272 hp

Model year characters for the Acura RDX

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Acura RDX, with model years 2007 - 2021 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J
  • 2019K
  • 2020L
  • 2021M

What the VIN reveals about a Acura RDX

  • The manufacturer and brand (Acura)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Acura RDX

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Acura RDX VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Acura RDX built?

Our data lists model years 2007 - 2021 across 6 versions of the Acura RDX. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Acura RDX?

It is the 10th character. For the Acura RDX the characters to expect are 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018), K (2019), L (2020), M (2021).

How many versions of the Acura RDX are in your data?

6 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 279 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where is the VIN located on the car Acura RDX?

The usual places are the dashboard just under the windshield, the frame of the driver's door and the registration document. Compare them with each other.

What can the free decoder not show for the model Acura RDX?

It cannot show accidents, mileage, theft records or previous owners. The VIN does not contain that information; it is found in a paid vehicle history report.

Does the free VIN decoder for the model Acura RDX require registration?

No registration is needed. You type in the VIN and get the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture at no cost.