2018 Acura RLX Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RLX Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid. That is the most of any RLX Hybrid model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 11,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 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
- 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 engine malfunctioned by throwing a rod, causing the car to lose power and leak oil on the lower passenger side of the engine bay onto the floor below. I was driving to work on a busy highway at the time, and I had to pull over immediately to avoid collisions from other vehicles on the highway…
No incidents so far. However, it is causing a lot of anxiety knowing that the car could potentially stall or crash since I received the email notice on 12/18/2023. What is a reasonable wait time?
****note - add product**** vehicle with 11,800 miles, owned for 9 months. Turned into a parking lot, traveled ~100 feet at 8 mph. Movement was on battery power, engine off. Experienced sudden acceleration to 18 mph over a period of 3-4 seconds. Verified with dash camera gps speed monitoring…
Other Acura RLX Hybrid years
← 2017 RLX Hybrid · 2019 RLX Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 RLX Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 RLX Hybrid | 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 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.