2014 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Acura dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls

Recall 15V-301: Forward Collision Avoidance

Reported May 20, 2015 · 19,502 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

Recall 14V-792: Exterior Lighting

Reported Dec 16, 2014 · 9,751 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

2014 Acura RLX Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 27,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 27,500 miles · reported Feb 7, 2018
My car has been damaged 3 times by rodents chewing on wiring in the engine compartment. The car had to be towed twice. Fortunately, the breakdowns have occurred while the car was parked, and not while I was driving. But, you only need to do a search of the 'net to find reports of people that have had breakdowns while driving, and even fires in the engine compartment. The root cause of this problem is that manufacturing of wiring is now using "eco-friendly" lubricants based on soy or peanuts. This creates an "attractive nuisance" for rodents to chew on the wiring, thinking it may conceal food.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid: 15V-301 (forward collision avoidance), 14V-792 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 27,500 miles.

Are Acura recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Acura dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.