Acura RLX years to avoid
The Acura RLX years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.
174
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
2014–2020
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
RLX years to avoid
Every RLX year
Common questions
What are the worst Acura RLX years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the RLX years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2019.
What is the best year for the Acura RLX?
By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among RLX years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Acura RLX have?
Across all model years, the RLX has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 174 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.