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2014-2020 · 7 model years

Acura RLX Problems by year

Owners have filed 113 complaints about the Acura RLX across 7 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 2014 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (84). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age201484 complaints · 5 recallsSee the 2014
Complaints
113
Recalls
7
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

RLX complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20203100Acceleration & cruise controlC
20190300-C
20186100Engine & coolingC
20173001SuspensionB
20166010Body, doors & structureC
201511300SteeringD
201484510SteeringF

Most common RLX problems

Acura RLX recalls 7

Seat belts

14V63900043,481 vehicles affected

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the...

Suspension: rear

13V6220007,387 vehicles affected

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during...

Latest RLX complaints

2020 Acura RLXOther & unknown

I remote started my vehicle within my home and when I came out of my house to get in the car, I noted that the car was not in my driveway, but across the street. After further review, I reviewed my camera footage and noted the sequence of events. It appears during the start sequence that the vehicle took itself out of park and commence rolling backward down my driveway and stopped across the street. I notified Priority Acura in Chesapeake Virginia and sent them the footage of what had transpired.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11769784
2016 Acura RLXSuspension

The contact owns a 2016 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning, the rear axle made a rubbing sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear axle actuators had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered because the 10-year extended warranty had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, and a case was filed, but coverage was denied. The contact was awaiting a callback from an Acura regional manager. The contact stated that the failure was a factory defect. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11765923
2014 Acura RLXSteeringSuspension

My 2014 Acura RLX has experienced a severe failure of the Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) Rear Toe Control (RTC) Actuators. The vehicle and its components are currently located at the Hiley Acura of Fort Worth dealership and are fully available for inspection. Safety Risk: This failure causes dangerous rear-end fish-tailing, violent swaying, and completely unpredictable steering control at highway speeds, creating an immediate crash risk for myself and other drivers. Confirmation & Inspection: The problem first...

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appeared on July 8, 2026. Upon failure, the instrument panel immediately lit up with every available indicator light and continuously rotated through all system warnings. I captured video evidence of this total dashboard cascade and presented it directly to the dealership. The authorized dealer, Hiley Acura, inspected the vehicle but misdiagnosed the symptom. They incorrectly charged me $455 to replace a steering angle sensor and bundled it into a total bill of $3,808.63 heavily loaded with elective maintenance items. Upon a secondary inspection after the issue persisted, Hiley Acura officially confirmed that the RTC actuators have failed and match corporate Service Bulletin #23-021. Acura Corporate Client Relations has officially reviewed the inspection data but closed my case, refusing financial remedy. This vehicle remains completely unsafe to operate and serves as my critical medical transport for ALS.

Filed Incident Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 11761406
2016 Acura RLXFuel system

The car died on the freeway, tow truck towed contacted mechanic next day and they came and diagnosed the car and needed a crank shaft sensor and change was complete. Car is still showing the same issues stalls approximately 30 to 40 mins of idle I had mechanic pull live data stream from scanner upon monitoring short term fuel trim bank 1 still shows that the fuel pump is seizing one warm, causing the car to stall, which is a huge safety issue I have a 5 month old and 8 year old in the car when she stalled on the freeway. Pump is seizing when it's hot.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11753577
2014 Acura RLXEngine & cooling

Sept of 2023 car was making a knocking noise. (128K ) Took to local Acura dealership. Told they could not find anything and told to drive the car till failure. Have 2 children and since this was a family car that was not a good idea. Insisted on tear down diagnostic to inspect problem. Metal fragments in engine oil, connecting rod on cylinder 2. Dealership suggested to replace the engine. Engine was replaced at $13k Oct 31, 2023. (invoice provided) New engine has 40k miles and is now making the same knocking noise. Dealership says rod/crank failure, suggests REPLACING ENGINE AGAIN along with heads for $35K

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11743109
2017 Acura RLXSteeringSuspension

The contact owns a 2017 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle pulled to the right, with a creaking sound while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right. The contact replaced the brake pads and rotors every year, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure persisted after the wheels were rotated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column and suspension had failed, and the dealer replaced the steering column....

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Despite all the repairs, the failures persisted and became progressively worse. In addition to all the failures, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle intermittently failed to start. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Atlantic Coast Acura (11225 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225); who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

Filed Incident Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 11742249

Questions about the Acura RLX

Which Acura RLX years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2014 (84), 2015 (11), 2016 (6). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2014 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Acura RLX years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2017 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other RLX years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Acura RLX problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (59), suspension (23), driver assistance (20) most often.

How many recalls does the Acura RLX have?

NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Acura RLX model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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