2018 Acura RLX HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
What RLX Hybrid owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My engine malfunctioned by throwing a rod, causing the car to lose power and leak oil on the lower passenger side of the engine bay onto the floor below. I was driving to work on a busy highway at the time, and I had to pull over immediately to avoid collisions from other vehicles on the highway.…
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