2017 Acura Rlx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Suspension (1) · Engine (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (50)
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 50 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-05 · Suspension · 42,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 acura rlx. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle pulled to the right, with a creaking sound while turning the steering wheel to the left or the right. the contact replaced the brake pads and rotors every year, but the failure persisted. the contact stated that the failure persisted after the wh…”
2026-04-03 · Engine · 92,058 mi · 🔥 fire“catastrophic engine failure at speed, connecting rod failure, which is a known failure for this engine. engine blew, lost all power, and hot oil hit the hot exhaust and the car caught on fire. a fire truck came to put out the engine fire.…”
2018-02-05 · Wheels · 2,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2017 acura rlx. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe vibration on the driver's side wheel. the contact was able to feel the failure more while driving higher speeds. the failure occurred without warning. acura of orange park (7200 blanding blvd, jacksonville, florida) stated that the brakes needed to be re…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.