Acura RLX
The Acura RLX is a gasoline-powered sedan produced from 2005 onwards, equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine. The vehicle has been subject to five recalls in the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.
| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2005 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,500 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Class | Midsize car |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Acura RLX (from registration data). 6 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2005–2008 |
| 3.5 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 2014–2017 |
| 3.5 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 2018–2020 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2009 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 2010 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 2011–2012 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 11 complaints for the Acura RLX, most often about engine, steering, suspension, electrical system. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
5 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Acura RLX. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
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.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · reported 18/12/2023
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
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.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · reported 18/12/2023
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKINGUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
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.
NHTSA campaign 15V301000 · reported 20/05/2015
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
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.
NHTSA campaign 14V792000 · reported 16/12/2014
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
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.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · reported 18/12/2023
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Acura recalls.