2014 Acura RLX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RLX Hybrid years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid. That ranks 3rd out of 7 RLX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 27,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 27,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2014 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Risk: If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other Acura RLX Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 RLX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 RLX Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RLX Hybrid model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.