What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2014–2020) RLX?

RLX owners have made 20 complaints about the 2014–2020 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 16th out of 30 Acura generations in overall reliability, with real wheels and suspension concerns.

Common 2014-2020 Acura RLX Problems

Some of the worst issues 1st generation RLX owners have to deal with.

  1. TRW Crash Sensor Defect

    There's growing concern that some sort of electrical overstress is messing with airbag control units (ACU) in certain Acura vehicles. And that's a problem since it's the sensor that senses when a crash occurs and tells the airbags to deploy…

    Continue reading article "TRW Crash Sensor Defect" ZF corporate headquarters with the sign out front and towering building in the back.

  2. RLX Suspension Rattle

    A common issue with the first generation RLX is how it rattles and clunks while going over bumpy roads. Following complaints, Acura released TSB 14-040 which offers under-warranty owners new strut noise kits for their front-suspensions.

    Continue reading article "RLX Suspension Rattle" An underside view of an RLX suspension

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2014–2020) RLX Key Numbers

  1. 7 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 20 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 16th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 30 eligible generations.

Recent Lawsuits for 1st Generation RLX Owners

  • Cummings, et al., v. Honda Motor Company Limited, et al.

    1. Case Filed

      A fuel pump recall allegedly didn't include all the affected New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Honda and Acura vehicles equipped with DENSO low-pressure fuel pumps and fuel pump assemblies, including pumps that begin with part number 17045-T.

    Problem
    Denso Fuel Pump Failure
    Class Vehicles
    • 2018-2019 NSX
    • 2019 RDX
    • 2019 RLX
    • 2019 RLX Sport Hybrid
    Class Members
    New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania residents
    Location
    New Jersey

Recent 1st Generation (2014–2020) RLX News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.