2014 Acura RLX: common problems and reliability
One of the worst RLX years.
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85 owner complaints, most about steering. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2014 RLX?The 2014 Acura RLX has 85 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and suspension.
Safety record for the 2014 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Acura RLX vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2014 a good year for the RLX?
Across the 6 RLX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2020) to 85 (2014). With 85 complaints, the 2014 RLX sits above the model's median of 9.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2014 RLX
forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Campaign 15V301000Honda (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.
seat belts
Campaign 14V639000American 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.
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 14V792000American 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."
suspension:rear
Campaign 13V622000American 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.
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fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 23V858000Honda (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 tank may fail.
What owners say across generations
Owners consistently describe the RLX Sport Hybrid as an underrated, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable luxury sedan, praising its smooth power delivery, SH-AWD handling, and strong fuel economy for its size.
Owner insights cover all generations of the RLX. See the full RLX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used RLX listings typically run $12,689–$19,220 across 2014 to 2020 model years.
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