2022 Acura RDX K20C7 (TC1)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

• Turbocharger wastegate rattle reported in early production models
• Intercooler heat soak under heavy load conditions

First checks

• Verify turbo system boost leaks
• Inspect timing chain tensioner for noise

Antes de cambiar piezas

• Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
• Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
• Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

• Engine and specs mostly consistent across North America, limited European and Asia markets use same setup
• Hybrid version introduced in some markets but 2022 core RDX uses turbocharged 2.0L inline-4