NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2014–2019

Acura RLX Hybrid recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints for the Acura RLX Hybrid, covering model years 2014 to 2019. The 2018 model year drew the most complaints (3), and Engine is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
6 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (2014–2019)

most complaints: 2018 (3 for that model year)
top component: Engine (2 complaints)
latest recall 20V314000 (reported May 28, 2020)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Acura RLX Hybrid complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2018 model year has the most complaints: 3 of 6, or 50.0%. Next come 2016 (2) and 2014 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Acura RLX Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Acura RLX Hybrid complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2014	1	0	0	0	0
2016	2	0	0	0	0
2018	3	0	0	0	0
All model years	6	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Acura RLX Hybrid components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Engine is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (33.3% of all 6), followed by Electrical System (1) and Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

Components named most often in Acura RLX Hybrid complaints (top 5)

Components named most often in Acura RLX Hybrid complaints (top 5)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Engine	2	33.3%
Electrical System	1	16.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System	1	16.7%
Power Train	1	16.7%
Traction Control System	1	16.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Acura RLX Hybrid recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name RLX Hybrid, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2014 to 2019. The 2014 and 2019 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

4 recall campaigns

Acura RLX Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2014: 2 campaigns	2015: no campaigns	2016: no campaigns	2017: no campaigns	2018: no campaigns	2019: 2 campaigns

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 20V314000
Reported May 28, 2020
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2019
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.
Consequence:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 19V298000
Reported Apr 12, 2019
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys
Model year 2019
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.
Consequence:
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 15V301000
Reported May 20, 2015
Forward Collision Avoidance › Crash Imminent Braking
Model year 2014
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.
Consequence:
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 14V792000
Reported Dec 16, 2014
Exterior Lighting › Headlights
Model year 2014
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."
Consequence:
Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Acura RLX Hybrid questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Acura RLX Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Acura RLX Hybrid, covering model years 2014 to 2019. The most recent, 20V314000, was reported on May 28, 2020 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2014 and 2019 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Acura RLX Hybrid model year has the most complaints?

The 2018 model year, with 3 of the 6 complaints in NHTSA’s file (50.0%). The next are 2016 (2) and 2014 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Acura RLX Hybrid complaint?

Engine is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 33.3% of all 6. Electrical System (1) and Fuel/Propulsion System (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Acura RLX Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Acura dealer.

How many Acura RLX Hybrid complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 6 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Acura models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Acura VIN decoder with every Acura model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Acura MDX 2001–2026 · 42 recalls · 3,275 complaints
Acura TL 1995–2014 · 25 recalls · 3,118 complaints
Acura RDX 2007–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,152 complaints
Acura TLX 2012–2025 · 13 recalls · 885 complaints
Acura TSX 2004–2014 · 12 recalls · 671 complaints
Acura CL 1997–2004 · 11 recalls · 586 complaints
Acura Integra 1995–2026 · 5 recalls · 443 complaints
Acura RL 1996–2015 · 20 recalls · 423 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.