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2014 Acura RLX HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-301 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 96%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage28kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 7, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2014 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

96%repaired · 2016 Q4

Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

Recall 15V-301 · May 20, 2015 · 19,502 vehicles · 18,670 repaired

Risk. If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2016 Q2

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 14V-792 · Dec 16, 2014 · 9,751 vehicles · 9,503 repaired

Risk. Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other RLX Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RLX Hybrid median. How we score

'14'16'18'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · closed Aug 7, 2023
    Led to recall 22V-063
  2. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  3. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What RLX Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY CAR HAS BEEN DAMAGED 3 TIMES BY RODENTS CHEWING ON WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TWICE. FORTUNATELY, THE BREAKDOWNS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED, AND NOT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. BUT, YOU ONLY NEED TO DO A SEARCH OF THE 'NET TO FIND REPORTS OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE…
Complaint 11071578 · Feb 7, 2018 · 27,500 miles

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