2015 Acura Rlx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (6) · Suspension (2) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-12-18 · campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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 (157)
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.
Steering 2023-08-21 · ONL6R508212023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warranty extension - under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. the p-aws indicator or warning light may also illuminate with certain diagnostic trouble codes.
Structure 2023-07-14 · ONL6R507142023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
owner notification letter - under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. the mil may also illuminate with certain dtc codes.
Steering 2023-06-09 · B23-022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to side turning movements with the steering wheel. the mil may also illuminate with dtc c1600-94 (paws unexpected behavior) and/or c1611-13/c1621-13 (paws actuator dis
Steering 2023-06-09 · BBOM06092023901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. the mil may also illuminate with dtc c1600-94 (paws unexpected behavior) and/or c1611-13/c1621-13 (paws actuator disco
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 157 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-08-31 · Structure:body“the paint job on my car is fading on the hood, roof top and tail gate. …”
2025-06-04 · Exterior Lighting“component: headlight light blew out probably due to the moisture in the headlight assembly the exterior lighting on 2014-2015 acura rlx has a recall nhtsa id number 10106777, 10108484 & 10115754 for film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to federal motor vehicle safety stand…”
2023-08-17 · Steering“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. the system often malfunctions and moves the vehicle in a path other than what is intended based on my steering wheel input. it is very dangerous as i do not…”
2022-08-20 · Steering“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. our vehicle has been taken to acura of baton rouge but they are unable to get a fault code on the computer to know what to fix. please note…”
2022-07-26 · Suspension · 63,000 mi“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. the contact stated the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time. the contact was informed …”
2021-09-07 · Steering · 145,386 mi“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. the contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate above 50 mph. several unknown warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. the contact pulled the vehicle over t…”
2021-06-09 · Steering“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. (cars tail swings to right hand side line) max speed is …”
2021-02-13 · Steering · 121,000 mi“i have had the exact same experience as #11246196. on several occasions when making a left turn, my car steering loses control, fish tails, then all dashboard errors light up. this has happened when changing lanes on a highway and on city streets also. the car goes into limp mode, with all errors flashing. steering wheel is in a turned position whe…”
2020-11-16 · Engine · 129,600 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 acura rlx. the contact stated that while driving, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment prior to the vehicle stalling. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to duval acura located at 11225 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225; who diagnosed that the timing tensioner…”
2019-08-29 · Suspension“a moaning or rubbing noise is heard from the rear when driving straight and makin small side-to-side turning movements and when you make a small turn it fish tail so u have to slow down and let the wheels catch up. with the rear p-aws actuators. i fell this should be a recall for 2015 acura rlx. i took it to the dealership in jackson ms and they sa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.