Acura RLX problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 77 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Acura RLX (2014–2020). The 2014 RLX has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints
77
Recalls
7
Model years
7
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

53201492015420162201762018201932020
NHTSA complaints per Acura RLX model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Acura RLX years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 Acura RLX — 53 complaints; top problem: Steering

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2019 (0 complaints).

Every Acura RLX model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 RLX30001Acceleration & Cruise Control
2019 RLX00003—
2018 RLX60001Engine
2017 RLX20100Engine
2016 RLX40000Body & Structure
2015 RLX90003Steering
2014 RLX530005Steering

Most common Acura RLX problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    44 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    15 complaints
  • Engine
    12 complaints
  • Suspension
    12 complaints
  • Electrical System
    11 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Acura RLX received by NHTSA each month.

Acura RLX recalls

  • Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehiclesModel years 2014–2020

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V314000May 28, 2020135,995 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V298000Apr 12, 201993,946 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 15V301000May 20, 201519,502 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V792000Dec 16, 20149,751 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V639000Oct 10, 201443,481 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 13V622000Dec 16, 20137,387 vehiclesModel years 2014

    Risk: Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Acura models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology