2015 Acura RLX Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Acura RLX.

20142016
Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2015 Acura RLX Problems

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

#17 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:115,462 mi
#22 complaints

Suspension Failures

#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Acura RLX.

Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
115,462
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Acura RLX

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,519,713 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."

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2015 Acura RLX — FAQ

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

Is the 2015 Acura RLX reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Acura RLX has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Acura RLX?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (7 complaints, avg 115,462 mi); Suspension Failures (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). 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 2015 Acura RLX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 115,462 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2015 Acura RLX have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,519,713 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 2015 Acura RLX?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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