This page covers 3 recalls, 11 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Acura RLX.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering complaints dominate the 2015 RLX owner reports, with most centered on the Precision All-Wheel Steer system. Owners describe the rear wheels moving in ways that don't match steering wheel input, causing the vehicle to drift or change lanes unexpectedly. Several report the steering wheel being jerked during normal driving, and others describe the rear end fishtailing at moderate speeds. A few owners note that dealers struggled to pull fault codes, making the problem difficult to diagnose. One report mentions RTC actuators being flagged for replacement after repeated fishtailing incidents. Suspension shows up in two complaints, though without a clear recurring symptom pattern. One isolated report describes the vehicle refusing to accelerate past 50 mph alongside multiple warning lights illuminating simultaneously, which appeared alongside the steering behavior rather than on its own.
11
Total Complaints
By System
The 2015 Acura RLX has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump that can fail without warning, stalling the engine while the car is moving and raising the risk of a crash.
The front seatbelts on certain vehicles may fail to extend or retract properly in cold temperatures, which can leave the driver or front passenger unable to buckle in correctly before a crash. The third recall involves the headlights: a reflective film inside the headlight housing can delaminate and peel away, reducing how much light the headlights actually throw onto the road ahead and making the vehicle harder to see with at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The aluminum film on the inside of the headlight reflector may lose adhesion and peel off, reducing headlight performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both headlights at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In cold temperatures, the driver and front passenger seat belts may fail to extend or retract properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
