Does the 2018 Acura RLX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Acura RLX, the most recent reported on December 18, 2023 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura RLX?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by engine (2).

How many 2018 Acura RLX complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Acura RLX recalls and problems

1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Acura RLX.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2018 Acura RLX recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · reported December 18, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system2
Engine2
Engine and engine cooling2
Fuel system, gasoline1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 2, 2026 · Engine
The first time I heard the engine noise was on […]. I brought the vehicle to the Schaumburg Muller Acura dealership and dropped it off on May 20. On May 21, the dealership performed an initial inspection and informed me that they needed authorization to further disassemble the engine in order to determine the cause of…

May 18, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Acura RLX. The contact stated while driving her vehicle at an undisclosed speed, stated that the vehicle would not start up, and noticed every single waring light illuminated up on her dash. The vehicle was taken to a dealer twice, first time it was diagnosed to have a crank sensor failure, it…

Mar 6, 2026 · Electrical system · 110,785 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the headlight failure message was displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the A/C compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…

Feb 12, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 92,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Acura RLX. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the oil change and tire rotation messages were displayed. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that an oil change and tire rotation were performed, and the contact was informed that the engine was knocking. The…

Dec 3, 2024 · Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2018 Acura RLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…

RLX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	3	11	0	0
2016	0	6	1	0
2017	0	3	0	1
2018	1	6	0	0
2019	3	0	0	0
2020	1	3	0	0

All Acura RLX years →

Questions

Does the 2018 Acura RLX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Acura RLX, the most recent reported on December 18, 2023 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura RLX?: Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (2 complaints), followed by engine (2).
How many 2018 Acura RLX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 2, 2026.