2014 Acura RLX reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Acura RLX over 13 years — 5 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 7 RLX years on this site. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Fuel pump, Crash-imminent braking, and Headlights.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (49 of 84), then Suspension (17) and Electronic stability control (ESC) (12). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2015

The 2015 RLX has 11 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Acura RLX. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (5)

Recall Fuel pump 2023-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Recall forward collision avoidance, crash-imminent braking 2015-05-20 · NHTSA campaign 15V301000

Summary Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2014-12-16 · NHTSA campaign 14V792000

Summary American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.

Recall Seat belts 2014-10-10 · NHTSA campaign 14V639000

Summary American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.

Remedy Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.

Recall suspension, rear 2013-12-16 · NHTSA campaign 13V622000

Summary American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.

Remedy Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.

Complaints by component (84 total)

Steering

Suspension

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Electrical system

Engine

Forward collision avoidance

Lane departure

Wheels

Powertrain

Speed control

Air bags

Exterior lighting

Hydraulic brakes

Seat belts

Service brakes

Visibility and wipers

Fuel and propulsion system

Tires

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"My 2014 Acura RLX has experienced a severe failure of the Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) Rear Toe Control (RTC) Actuators. The vehicle and its components are currently located at the Hiley Acura of Fort Worth…"
Steering, Suspension · filed 2026-09-01
"Sept of 2023 car was making a knocking noise. (128K ) Took to local Acura dealership. Told they could not find anything and told to drive the car till failure. Have 2 children and since this was a family car that was…"
Engine · filed 2026-06-10
"The contact owns a 2014 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable, the vehicle steering wheel veered left or right and is misaligned.…"
Steering, Electrical system · filed 2026-05-15
"2014 Acura RLX Advance suffered an Engine Failure from internal bearing defect. The vehicle was meticulously maintained by Acura dealerships, and had extensive service records. While driving, the engine produced a…"
Engine · filed 2026-04-18
"Per Acura service bulletin 23-022, Dated June 9th 2023, Acura extended a warranty on the rear steering actuators that were admitted to be “manufacturer error” parts, to extend 10 years from purchase date. In my opinion…"
Steering, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-03-30

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2014 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid 4 DR AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
RLX	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	20	30	23 MPG	$3450
RLX hybrid	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (7-speed)	All-wheel drive	28	31	30 MPG	$2650

Specs and fitment

1st generation (KC1/KC2), 2014–2020

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Acura RLX reliable?

What are common problems with a 2014 Acura RLX?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (49 of 84), then Suspension (17) and Electronic stability control (ESC) (12). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2014 Acura RLX more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2015 RLX has 11 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Acura RLX been recalled?

The 2014 Acura RLX has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Acura RLX?

Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 2014 Acura RLX with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Acura RLX get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Acura RLX is 26.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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.