2014 Acura Rlx Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking 2015-05-20 · campaign 15V301000 · 19,502 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2014-12-16 · campaign 14V792000 · 9,751 vehicles
Defect: 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 Mo
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.
Service bulletins (63)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2024-09-04 · B16-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly 2022-08-25 · ONLA8E20220830 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
owner notification - our records indicate that a emissions recall has not been completed on this vehicle. when the powertrain control module (pcm) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). due to inappropriate calibrat
Wheels 2021-01-26 · B15090E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall damage or anything stuck in the tread? while you're checking for leaks, check the valve stem; it could have oxidation buildup from road salt. this buildup can cause a poor seal, resulting in a slow leak.
Power Train 2020-11-02 · ONLA8E11022020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
owner notification letter - when the powertrain control module (pcm) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). due to inappropriate calibration of the pcm, the on board diagnostic (obd) system cannot properly clear the
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys 2020-09-18 · B14-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2020-09-15 · BBOM09152020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - today, september 15, 2020, acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 mdx sport hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 rlx sport hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble codes (dtc). presence of these codes may prevent the vehicle f
Showing the 6 most recent of 63 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-07 · Electrical System · 27,500 mi“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 t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.