Every 2015 Acura RLX recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V858000
Dec 18, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V858000 →Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA 15V301000
May 20, 2015Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V301000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 14V792000
Dec 16, 2014Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 14V792000 →
2015 Acura RLX complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Acura RLX. Acura has issued at least 157 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Steering7
- Suspension2
- Electrical System1
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
- Engine1
- Exterior Lighting1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (35)
- Tires (35)
- Electrical System (22)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (15)
- Steering (15)
- Wheels (13)
Read Acura RLX owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Acura RLX
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 3 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
EA21002Opened Sep 17, 2021Open
- Pedestrian alert sounds
DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023
- Electrical overstress
EA19001Opened Apr 19, 2019Closed Sep 19, 2024
What people reported
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Acura RLX. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“I have a 2015 Acura RLX equipped with precision all wheel steer(PAWS). According to Acura, PAWS allows the rear wheels to move independently of the front wheels for better control and handling.”
2015 ACURA RLXAug 17, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11539084
“When you are driving the steering wheel is jerked out of your hand causing the vehicle to change lanes. The problem happens intermintently. Date the issue started was around 7/15/2022 and has continued since.”
2015 ACURA RLXAug 20, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11480309
“The contact owns a 2015 Acura RLX. The contact stated while switching lanes to the left, the vehicle started fishtailing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure.”
2015 ACURA RLXJul 26, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11475973
“The contact owns a 2015 Acura RLX. The contact stated while driving 38 MPH, the rear-end of the vehicle was fishtailing and the steering wheel was turning towards the left.”
2015 ACURA RLXSep 7, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11431979
“I have 2014 built, 2015 registered Acura rlx. Problem is when I make left turn all warning yellow lights on, like X-mas trees and shows all faults like traction control, brake, steering ...etc. Around 45 degrees angle to my right hand side on steering wheel if I control my car to go straight.”
2015 ACURA RLXJun 9, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11420323
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