2016 Acura RLX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RLX Hybrid years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 7 RLX Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 50% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid.
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.
2016 RLX SH-AWD (bought new in 2017 - now with 62K on the odometer) developed a knocking noise on [XXX] 2024. I scheduled service with Buerkle Acura (Brooklyn Park, MN) and drove it very little until the appointment on Wednesday, [XXX], 2024. I was hoping it was noisy valves, or a broken exhaust…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA RLX. WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LOST TRACTION INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COLUMBIA ACURA INC (10979 MONTGOMERY RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45249, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE…
Other Acura RLX Hybrid years
← 2015 RLX Hybrid · 2017 RLX Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 RLX Hybrid | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 RLX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, traction control system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Acura RLX Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.