Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2014. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2020.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 RLX | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 RLX | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 RLX | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 RLX | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 RLX | 11 | 3 |
| 2014 RLXMost complaints | 84 | 5 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering59
- Suspension23
- Electrical system14
- Electronic stability control (esc)13
- Engine11
- Unknown or other8
- Wheels7
- Forward collision avoidance6
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 7 model-year variants; 6 of 6 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.7 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.7 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.7 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.7 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.7 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 9.7 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 3 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.0 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | RLX · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.9 | 7.7 | 10.0 |
| 2015 | RLX · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.9 | 7.7 | 10.0 |
| 2014 | RLX · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 11.9 | 7.7 | 10.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
7 campaigns cover the RLX.
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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
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.
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."
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls