2020 Acura RLX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RLX years
Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Acura RLX. That ranks 5th out of 7 RLX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 41,647 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Acura RLX
In New York International Auto Show, at Manhattan, New York, USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

Compare with another car

Most common 2020 Acura RLX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering1 · ~41,647 mi
Unknown or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering133%41,647——
Unknown or Other133%———
Vehicle Speed Control133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2020 Acura RLX recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I remote started my vehicle within my home and when I came out of my house to get in the car, I noted that the car was not in my driveway, but across the street. After further review, I reviewed my camera footage and noted the sequence of events. It appears during the start sequence that the…

Unknown or Other · received Oct 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769784

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…

Steering · received Apr 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11729028

On my 2020 Acura RLX hybrid: On the same day, once in a parking lot and once on a side drive, traveling at less than 15mph but more than 5mph, the car suddenly accelerated upon which I slowed the car dowm by braking lightly. I have no idea why this happened. The original equipment rubber floor mat…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Mar 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11723626

Other Acura RLX years

← 2019 RLX

YearComplaintsRecalls
202031
2019 RLX03
2018 RLX61
2017 RLX30
2016 RLX60
2015 RLX113
2014 RLX845

See all Acura RLX problems by year, every Acura model, or the Acura VIN decoder.

Similar Acura models

Embed this 2020 Acura RLX badge on your site

Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Acura RLX?

Owners most often report steering, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Acura RLX?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2020 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 2020 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.