2016 Acura RLXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2016 Acura RLX, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Acura RLX has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Acura RLX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2016 Acura RLX safety ratings
2016 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Acura RLX, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What RLX owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2016 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning, the rear axle made a rubbing sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear axle actuators had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was…
3 SIDEWALL SEPARATIONS ON 3 DIFFERENT WHEEL LOCATIONS IN NORMAL DRIVING AFTER HITTING MODERATE POTHOLES AT BETWEEN 30-40 MPH. THE MID PROFILE MICHELIN PRIMACY OEM TIRES, 19 INCH WHEELS, AND SUSPENSION DO NOT FUNCTION SAFELY ON THIS HEAVY SEDAN. THE RISK OF EVEN A SMALL POTHOLE, EXPANSION JOINT, OR…
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