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2020 Acura RLXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2020 Acura RLX, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2020 Acura RLX
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Acura RLX has problems

3 complaints 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
Steering10
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

2020 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.

75%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles · 1,866,761 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a 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

2020 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

2020 Acura RLX safety ratings

2020 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2020 Acura RLX frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2020 Acura RLX side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2020 Acura RLX side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What RLX owners report

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

The contact owns a 2020 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, with an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel.…
Complaint 11729028 · Apr 3, 2026 · 41,647 miles

Own a 2020 RLX?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.