Acura RDX History
Acura's compact luxury SUV — launched in 2007 with the first turbocharged Honda engine in North America, now the brand's top-selling model.
Photo: “2009 Acura RDX in Polished Metal Metallic, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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The RDX debuted as a 2007 model at the 2006 New York Auto Show, filling Acura's compact SUV slot with a distinctive turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder — the first turbocharged Honda engine sold in North America. Its sport-tuned chassis and SH-AWD torque-vectoring system distinguished it from softer luxury-oriented competitors. The second generation (2013–2018) swapped the turbo four for a smoother 3.5-liter V6 and widened the model's appeal.
The third generation, arriving as a 2019 model, returned to a turbocharged powertrain — a 2.0-liter i-VTEC turbo producing 272 hp — paired with a new 10-speed automatic. It received consistently strong sales and reviews, becoming Acura's best-selling vehicle in several years as SUV demand eclipsed the brand's sedan models.
Documented parts references
Parts references for Acura RDX. Match the model year and engine before choosing a reference. These records do not describe every version of this model.
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: RDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Z2 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 57356
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura RDX; catalog heading RDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc; Oil column; engine-code cell J35Z2; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
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2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: RDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Z2 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49211
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura RDX; catalog heading RDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc; Air column; engine-code cell J35Z2
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura RDX V6 3.5L 3471cc: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: RDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Z2 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24815
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura RDX; catalog heading RDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc; Cabin Air column; engine-code cell J35Z2
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura RDX V6 3.5L 3471cc: Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.) · Engine oil filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine oil filter
Catalog heading: RDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Z2 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity. A Masterpack version is also available; this does not specify retail package quantity.
WIX 57356
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura RDX; catalog heading RDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.); Oil column; engine-code cell J35Z2; footnote 53: Also available in Masterpack version
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura RDX V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.): Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.) · Engine air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Engine air filter
Catalog heading: RDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Z2 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 49211
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura RDX; catalog heading RDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.); Air column; engine-code cell J35Z2
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura RDX V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.): Search this part on Amazon
2017 · V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.) · Cabin air filter
- Model year
- 2017
- Catalog engine description
- V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.)
- Catalog scope
- USA / Canada / Mexico catalog context; a row-specific country application is not established.
- Component
- Cabin air filter
Catalog heading: RDX.
This is only the printed 2017 descriptive catalog row. The record does not establish an equivalent OEM engine code or displacement; confirm the actual engine and filter application before ordering.
Catalog engine code J35Z2 is retained as printed; no equivalent code alias is assigned.
The catalog explicitly marks this row (Mex.). That restriction is retained; no United States or Canada application is established.
The June 2024 manufacturer catalog lists this reference for the stated descriptive row. Confirm the installed engine and filter before ordering. This dated application does not establish current availability, supersession or retail package quantity.
WIX 24815
Dated manufacturer catalog application · catalog edition 2024-06 · checked 2026-10-25
WIX June 2024 light-duty catalog 99400 — PDF page 88 / printed page 87; 2017 Acura RDX; catalog heading RDX; engine description V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.); Cabin Air column; engine-code cell J35Z2
This reference does not establish current stock or a superseding replacement.
For 2017 Acura RDX V6 3.5L 3471cc (Mex.): Search this part on Amazon
Generations
First generation · TB1 / TB2 (2007–2012)
Photo: “2009 Acura RDX in Polished Metal Metallic, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2.3L turbo four — first turbocharged Honda engine in North America; SH-AWD.
2009 Photo: “2009 Acura RDX in Polished Metal Metallic, front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Second generation · TB3 / TB4 (2013–2018)
Photo: “2016 Acura RDX, Slate Silver Met., front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
3.5L V6 replaced the turbo four; broader mainstream appeal.
2016 Photo: “2016 Acura RDX, Slate Silver Met., front right” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
2018 Photo: “2018 Acura RDX in Lunar Silver Metallic, front left” by Mr.choppers / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Third generation · TC1 (2019–present)
Photo: “2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 2.0L front 4.13.19” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
2.0L turbo (272 hp); 10-speed automatic; brand's top-seller in recent years.
2019 Photo: “2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD 2.0L front 4.13.19” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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