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Acura RLX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy

Every Acura RLX model year (2014–2020) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.

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Years Tracked
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Total Recalls
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Total Complaints
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Reported Injuries
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Reported Deaths

Acura RLX Years to Avoid

#1 WORST
2019

2 recalls · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 6

#2 WORST
2014

1 recall · 0 complaints

Top issue: No complaints on record

Problem score: 3

Best Acura RLX Years to Buy

Not enough data to identify standout safe years.

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Acura RLX — Year-by-Year Problem Report

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsProblem ScoreVerdict
202000——
0
Excellent
201920——
6
Avoid
201800——
0
Excellent
201700——
0
Excellent
201600——
0
Excellent
201500——
0
Excellent
201410——
3
Caution

All 7 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.

Acura RLX Shopping Guide by Era

2018–Present

Best: 2020

Recent RLX models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2020 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.

2013–2017

Best: 2017

Mid-decade RLX units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year RLX should I avoid?+

Avoid the 2019 Acura RLX if possible. It has 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 6 — the highest in our dataset.

What is the best year RLX to buy?+

Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated RLX model years.

Which RLX has the fewest problems?+

Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the RLX model years with the lowest problem scores.

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