Model year
2018 Acura RLX
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints for the 2018 Acura RLX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 3 complaints under RLX HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,950–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2014 84 complaints
- 2015 11 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
- 2017 3 complaints
- 2018 6 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 3 complaints
Recalls
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
Complaints
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| RLX HYBRID | 0 | 3 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
| Sport Hybrid 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLX · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| RLX Hybrid · 3.5L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 28 | 29 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Acura RLX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.