repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2014 Acura RLXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 84 owner complaints about the 2014 Acura RLX, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Acura RLX has problems
84 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Steering
17Suspension
12Electronic stability control (ESC)
10Electrical system
7Engine
6Forward collision avoidance
5Wheels
5Lane departure
3Power train
179 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 49 | 0 |
| Suspension | 17 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 |
| Wheels | 5 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 17 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2014 Acura RLX 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.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Risk. If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Seat belts
Risk. A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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repaired · 2015 Q2
Suspension: rear
Risk. Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
78kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 26 steering complaints. 77% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles20under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other RLX 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 median. How we score
'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Acura RLX safety ratings
2014 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Acura RLX, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What RLX owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2014 Acura RLX has experienced a severe failure of the Precision All-Wheel Steer (P-AWS) Rear Toe Control (RTC) Actuators. The vehicle and its components are currently located at the Hiley Acura of Fort Worth dealership and are fully available for inspection. Safety Risk: This failure causes…
The contact owns a 2014 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the power steering became inoperable, the vehicle steering wheel veered left or right and is misaligned. The warning lights lane departure, forward collision, all wheel steering, power…
Per Acura service bulletin 23-022, Dated June 9th 2023, Acura extended a warranty on the rear steering actuators that were admitted to be “manufacturer error” parts, to extend 10 years from purchase date. In my opinion any part that is known to have manufacturer defects that effect the primary Rear…
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