NHTSA lists 84 complaints for the 2014 Acura RLX, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ACURA RLX.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2023-12-18. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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 tan (excerpt)
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-05-20. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Defect: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-12-16. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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 caus (excerpt)
Consequence: Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-10-10. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-12-16. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
2 investigations; 1 open.
EA21002
Opened: 2021-09-17. Closed: Not listed.
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupt
Systems: AIR BAGS.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
EA19001
Opened: 2019-04-19. Closed: 2024-09-19.
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.A During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicl
Systems: AIR BAGS.
Linked campaign numbers: 20V024.
Manufacturer communications
188 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| TIRES | 33 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 26 |
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| STEERING | 19 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 |
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| WHEELS | 13 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
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| ENGINE | 9 |
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11007653
Date: 2024-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
10241470
Date: 2023-08-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STEERING.
Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. The P-AWS indicator or warning light may also illuminate with certain diagnostic trouble codes.
10239512
Date: 2023-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, STRUCTURE.
Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. The MIL may also illuminate with certain DTC codes.
10239513
Date: 2023-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, STRUCTURE.
Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. The MIL may also illuminate with certain related DTC codes.
10237813
Date: 2023-06-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
Service Bulletin - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to side turning movements with the steering wheel. The MIL may also illuminate with DTC C1600-94 (PAWS unexpected behavior) and/or C1611-13/C1621-13 (PAWS actuator dis
10237809
Date: 2023-06-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
Dealer Message - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. The MIL may also illuminate with DTC C1600-94 (PAWS unexpected behavior) and/or C1611-13/C1621-13 (PAWS actuator disco
10237815
Date: 2023-06-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
Service Bulletin - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to side turning movements with the steering wheel. The MIL may also illuminate with DTC C1600-94 (PAWS unexpected behavior) and/or C1611-13/C1621-13 (PAWS actuator dis
10186657
Date: 2021-01-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
ServiceNews Article - Do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall damage or anything stuck in the tread? While you're checking for leaks, check the valve stem; it could have oxidation buildup from road salt. This buildup can cause a poor seal, resulting in a slow leak.
10180017
Date: 2020-09-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
10178469
Date: 2020-08-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.