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recalls
The Acura RLX has 7 recalls covering 2.80 million vehicles as reported; model year 2014 is covered by the most (5). The 2020 Acura RLX earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 15 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 2014: 5
Units affected
2.80M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2020
Complaints, 12 mo
15
+15.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
6 rated versions, model years 2015 to 2020
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Acura RLX, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
15 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering59
- Suspension23
- Electrical system14
- Electronic stability control (esc)13
- Engine11
- Unknown or other8
- Wheels7
- Complaints
- 113
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Acura RLX by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 2.63M units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 94K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 9,751 units
- Forward collision avoidance1 · 20K units
- Seat belts1 · 43K units
- Suspension1 · 7,387 units
Acura RLX recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, NSX and 17 more (2013-2023): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 23V858000 | Crash risk | 2,490,460 |
| May 28, 2020 | Acura NSX, RDX, RLX, RLX Hybrid and 5 more (2018-2020): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 20V314000 | Crash risk | 135,995 |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Acura MDX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, TLX and 3 more (2018-2019): Engine and engine coolingNo. 19V298000 | Crash risk | 93,946 |
| May 20, 2015 | Acura MDX, RLX, RLX Hybrid (2014-2015): Forward collision avoidanceNo. 15V301000 | Crash risk | 19,502 |
| Dec 16, 2014 | Acura RLX, RLX Hybrid (2014-2015): Exterior lightingNo. 14V792000 | Crash risk | 9,751 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | Acura MDX, RLX (2014-2015): Seat beltsNo. 14V639000 | Crash risk | 43,481 |
| Dec 16, 2013 | Acura RLX (2014): SuspensionNo. 13V622000 | Crash risk | 7,387 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2023 Acura RLX recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2023 Acura RLX. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Acura RLX have?
7 recalls cover the Acura RLX, for 2.80 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Acura RLX?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.7% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Acura RLX?
Steering: named in 59 of the 113 safety complaints about the Acura RLX, then suspension (23). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.