2014 Acura RLX Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Acura RLX.

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Complaints
132
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2014 Acura RLX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#146 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:75,878 mi
#215 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:51,985 mi
#312 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

Avg mileage:75,500 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Acura RLX.

Steering Defects
46
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,878
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,985
Electronic Stability Control
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,500
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,400
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,100
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,500
Lane Departure: Warning
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Acura RLX

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,570,581 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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 tank may fail.

15V301000Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking
~19,502 affected

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.

14V792000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~9,751 affected

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 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."

14V639000Seat Belts
~43,481 affected

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.

13V622000Suspension:rear
~7,387 affected

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.

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2014 Acura RLX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Acura RLX reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2014 Acura RLX has 132 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 46 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Acura RLX?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (46 complaints, avg 75,878 mi); Suspension Failures (15 complaints, avg 51,985 mi); Electronic Stability Control (12 complaints, avg 75,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Acura RLX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,817 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Acura RLX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Acura RLX include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Acura RLX have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,570,581 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Acura RLX?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2014 Acura RLX shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura RLX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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