Acura RLX recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 104 owner complaints for the Acura RLX (model years 2014–2020). The most reported problem area is steering (57 complaints), followed by suspension (19 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 5 | 84 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Acura RLX model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 57 | 3 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 19 | 2 of 7 | |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 13 | 2 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 13 | 3 of 7 | |
| Engine | 10 | 3 of 7 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2014–2015, 2018–2020 | 2,490,460 |
| 20V314000 | May 28, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2019 | 135,995 |
| 19V298000 | Apr 12, 2019 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys | 2019 | 93,946 |
| 15V301000 | May 20, 2015 | Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking | 2014–2015 | 19,502 |
| 14V792000 | Dec 16, 2014 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2014–2015 | 9,751 |
| 14V639000 | Oct 10, 2014 | Seat belts | 2014 | 43,481 |
| 13V622000 | Dec 16, 2013 | Suspension: rear | 2014 | 7,387 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.