2016 Acura RLX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RLX years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura RLX. That ranks 3rd out of 7 RLX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10,343 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Acura RLX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 33% | 10,343 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | 29,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 33% | 8,193 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 985 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 19,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 15,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Acura RLX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Acura RLX.
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.
- 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.
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…
The car died on the freeway, tow truck towed contacted mechanic next day and they came and diagnosed the car and needed a crank shaft sensor and change was complete. Car is still showing the same issues stalls approximately 30 to 40 mins of idle I had mechanic pull live data stream from scanner…
The vehicle is equipped with 4 wheel steering. The rear wheels are controled by the computer. While maneuvering in a parking lot or after sharp turns the rear wheels do not respond to driver input. The wheels get stuck in the wrong direction and the driver must correct direction of travel to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura rlx. The contact stated that after loading groceries into the trunk of the vehicle, the trunk to was manually closed however, the trunk unlocked independently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no fix for the…
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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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura RLX?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Acura RLX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Acura RLX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RLX model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.