Acura RLX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.
Own a Acura RLX? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.
Acura RLX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Worst Component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Full report → |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Full report → |
| 2017Best | 0 | 1 | 0 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | Full report → |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 | 1 | STEERING | Full report → |
| 2015Worst | 3 | 11 | 0 | STEERING | Full report → |
Most Common RLX Problems
Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Acura RLX Reliability
What year RLX has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Acura RLX had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 11 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2015 report for details on specific defects.
Is the Acura RLX reliable?
The Acura RLX has accumulated 21 owner-filed complaints and 8 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2017 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used RLX.
What are the most common RLX problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas for the Acura RLX across recent model years are: STEERING (6 reports), ENGINE (2 reports), STRUCTURE (1 reports), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.
How do I check if my RLX has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls on any Acura RLX using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.
Check a Specific Acura RLX VIN
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