2016 Acura Rlx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Suspension (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (97)
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
Fuel System, Gasoline 2022-05-10 · BTI&05102022901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2016-2020 mdxs, rlxs & tlxs with a client complaint of the malfunction indicator light (mil) on with the dtc p030x (cylinder misfire detected), p0171 & p0174 (rear/front bank fuel system too lean), or p219a&b (air-fuel ratio variation of
Showing the 6 most recent of 97 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-21 · Suspension · 44,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 acura rlx. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning, the rear axle made a rubbing sound. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear axle actuators had failed and needed to be replaced. the contact was informed that the repair was not covered because the…”
2026-07-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the car died on the freeway, tow truck towed contacted mechanic next day and they came and diagnosed the car and needed a crank shaft sensor and change was complete. car is still showing the same issues stalls approximately 30 to 40 mins of idle i had mechanic pull live data stream from scanner upon monitoring short term fuel trim bank 1 still show…”
2021-04-25 · Steering · 70,000 mi“the vehicle is equipped with 4 wheel steering. the rear wheels are controled by the computer. while maneuvering in a parking lot or after sharp turns the rear wheels do not respond to driver input. the wheels get stuck in the wrong direction and the driver must correct direction of travel to compensate. the steering actuators were replaced by deale…”
2020-10-01 · Structure:body · 19,700 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 acura rlx. the contact stated that after loading groceries into the trunk of the vehicle, the trunk to was manually closed however, the trunk unlocked independently. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no fix for the failure. the contact stated that the manufacturer admi…”
2016-08-07 · Wheels · 15,400 mi“3 sidewall separations on 3 different wheel locations in normal driving after hitting moderate potholes at between 30-40 mph. the mid profile michelin primacy oem tires, 19 inch wheels, and suspension do not function safely on this heavy sedan. the risk of even a small pothole, expansion joint, or manhole is a danger since the sidewalls get cut w…”
2016-07-07 · Unknown Or Other · 985 mi · 💥 crash“i was involved in a moderate to severe frontal crash driving down a road and a left turning driver struck my car the knee airbag was the only airbag to deploy causing leg.pain due to the air bag in the steering wheel not going off caused neck, back pain with headaches along with pain going into my legs. the car is showing two air bag codes car is a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.