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2014–2020 · 7 model years

Acura RLX recalls & problems by year

13 recalls and 113 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints201484 complaints
Most recalls20145 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0234568902014: 84 complaints, 5 recalls2015: 11 complaints, 3 recalls2016: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2017: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2018: 6 complaints, 1 recalls2019: 0 complaints, 3 recalls2020: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2014201520162017201820192020
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2020 RLX5★23–28 mpg130000
2019 RLX5★23 mpg300000
2018 RLX5★23 mpg160000
2017 RLX5★23–29 mpg030100
2016 RLX5★23–30 mpg061010
2015 RLX5★23 mpg3110000
2014 RLX—23 mpg5841000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Steering59
  • Suspension24
  • Electrical system14
  • Electronic stability control (esc)13
  • Engine11
  • Unknown or other8
  • Forward collision avoidance7
  • Wheels7