Acura RLX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Acura RLX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2019Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2018 | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2017 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2016 | Good | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 2015 | Good | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2014Worst | Avoid | 2 | 64 | — | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
7 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Acura RLX Problems
Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Acura RLX Reliability
What year RLX has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Acura RLX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 64 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2014 report for specific defects.
Is the Acura RLX reliable?
The Acura RLX has accumulated 84 owner-filed complaints and 4 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2019 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used RLX.
What are the most common RLX problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Steering (27 reports), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (8 reports), Suspension (8 reports), Electrical System (7 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my RLX has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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