Acura RLX years to avoid and best years
Newer Acura RLX years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (84 complaints). From 2017 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2018 at 0 (from 6 complaints), and 2015 at 0 (from 11 complaints). On the 2014 Acura RLX, 25 of 84 complaints name Steering.
Data as of .
Acura RLX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Acura RLX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 1 | Steering | 25.5 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 25.5 |
| 2018 → Fewest | 0 | 6 | 1 | Engine | 25.5 |
| 2017 | 0 | 3 | 0 | Engine | 26 |
| 2016 → | 1 | 6 | 0 | Air bags, Structure, Unknown or other | 26.5 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 11 | 3 | Steering | 23 |
| 2014 → Most | 5 | 84 | 5 | Steering | 26.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R19
Known issues for this generation
Recall 13V-622 covers certain 2014 Acura RLX vehicles: bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the subframe may have loosened during transport to dealerships. Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability and increase crash risk; dealers replace those bolts. Recall 23V-858 covers certain Acura RLX vehicles among many Honda and Acura models: the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, which can stall the engine while driving and increase crash risk. Dealers replace the fuel pump module. That campaign's published unit count is shared across the listed Honda and Acura nameplates.
Frequently asked questions
Which Acura RLX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2020 at 0 (from 2 complaints), 2018 at 0 (from 6 complaints), and 2015 at 0 (from 11 complaints).
Which Acura RLX year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 5 (84 complaints). On the 2014 Acura RLX, 25 of 84 complaints name Steering.
How do Acura RLX owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Acura RLX years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2017 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does an Acura RLX use?
U.S. owner manuals specify 0W-20 with about 4.5 qt including filter on typical RLX powertrains.
What tire size is on the Acura RLX?
Common OE fitment is 245/40R19 on front and rear for many RLX sedans; verify on the door placard.
What NHTSA recalls mention the Acura RLX?
Recall 13V-622 covers certain 2014 RLX rear lower control arm bolts; recall 23V-858 covers certain RLX models for low-pressure fuel pump failure among shared Honda/Acura campaigns.