Recalls
5campaigns
1 fuel pump · 1 forward collision avoidance · 1 lighting
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
84filed
Owner reports, 2014–2020 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
30mpg combined
$2,177/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.5 L 6-cyl· 7-speed automatic
2 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2014 Acura RLX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Fuel Pump May Fail
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
76.7% repairedof 2,490,460 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V858000
Listed for 2014 Acura RLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Activation of Collision Mitigation Braking System
Forward collision avoidance · crash imminent braking
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
95.8% repairedof 19,502 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V301000
Listed for 2014 Acura RLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Delamination of Headlight Aluminum Film/FMVSS 108
Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
97.5% repairedof 9,751 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V792000
Listed for 2014 Acura RLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Front Seat Belts Not may not Function in Cold
Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
- Consequence
- A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
94.9% repairedof 43,481 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V639000
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Loosening Of Lower Control Arm Bolts
Suspension · rear
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.
- Consequence
- Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.
99.2% repairedof 7,387 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 13V622000
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Owner complaints (84)
84 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 84 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 49 | 58.3% |
| Suspension | 17 | 20.2% |
| Electronic stability control | 12 | 14.3% |
| Electrical system | 10 | 11.9% |
| Engine | 7 | 8.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 7.1% |
| Lane departure | 5 | 6% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 6% |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% |
| Power train | 3 | 3.6% |
How 2014 compares with other RLX years
Best and worst RLX years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 84 | 5 |
| 2015 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
This year (2014)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 30 mpg combined
30
mpg combined
28
city
31
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 302 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
$2,177per year
$181per month
500gallons a year
Miles ÷ 30 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 28 / 31 / 30 | $2,750 | 302 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 30 / 23 | $3,550 | 380 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2014 Acura RLX FAQ
How many recalls does the 2014 Acura RLX have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 23V858000 (fuel pump), 15V301000 (forward collision avoidance), 14V792000 (lighting), 14V639000 (seat belt), 13V622000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2014 Acura RLX problems?
Owners filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (49), Suspension (17), Electronic stability control (12) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2014 Acura RLX get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 7-speed automatic version at 28 city, 31 highway and 30 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2014 RLX compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2020 Acura RLX model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2014 the most (84). The 2014 drew 84. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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