The most-reported RLX run is JH4KC1F58EC (2014 builds) with 8 complaints, 4.4× the typical run. Steering problems make up 42% of reports; 2014 is the worst model year at 2.5 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for RLX model years 2014–2020.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Acura RLX has 60 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 25% of every RLX complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JH4KC1F58EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F56EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F54EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F94EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F55EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F91EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F5XEC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F51EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F93EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F50EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F96EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — | |
| JH4KC1F52EC•••••• | 2014 | — | — |
Each of the other 48 RLX runs has 3 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 11 RLX VINs so far, most often 2014, 2016, 2020 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Acura RLX the gap between build years is 2.5×: a 2014 car draws 2.5 complaints per run, a 2016 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2018 | 6 | 6 | — | |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 11 | 9 | — | |
| 2014 | 81 | 33 | 1 |
Heaviest year here is 2014 at 2.5 complaints per run; lightest is 2016 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 42% of everything Acura RLX owners report: Steering, 57 of 110 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | — | — | |
| Engine | — | 1 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | — | |
| Wheels | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 7 recall campaigns on the Acura RLX; the 6 below cover build years 2014 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 23V858000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2014–2020 |
| 15V301000 | Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking | 2014–2015 |
| 14V792000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 2014–2015 |
| 20V314000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2019 |
| 19V298000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys | 2019 |
| 14V639000 | Seat Belts | 2014 |
23V858000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2014: 9 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
Of the 110 reports on the Acura RLX, 1.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Acura RLX | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 110 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 2 (1.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 1 (0.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 69% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Acura RLX share of that is 110 complaints over 60 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Acura RLX VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 110 NHTSA complaints from 60 RLX runs and 7 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which RLX production run has the most complaints?
JH4KC1F58EC, a 2014 build, with 8 complaints. The typical RLX run has 1.8.
Which RLX years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2014 is heaviest at 2.5 complaints per run and 2016 lightest at 1.
How many RLX complaints involve a crash?
1.8% of 110 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 1 involved a fire.
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