2018 Acura Rlx Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
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.
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
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
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:gears 2020-09-15 · B20-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - when the pcm detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following dtcs: -p073f (unable to engage gear 1) -p074b (unable to engage gear 3) -p074d (unable to engage gear 5) -p074f (unable to engage gear 7) due to inappropriate cal
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-08-06 · B14-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - the timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.
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What owners report
2025-02-17 · Engine“my engine malfunctioned by throwing a rod, causing the car to lose power and leak oil on the lower passenger side of the engine bay onto the floor below. i was driving to work on a busy highway at the time, and i had to pull over immediately to avoid collisions from other vehicles on the highway. the car immediately became undrivable. i had check…”
2024-09-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System“no incidents so far. however, it is causing a lot of anxiety knowing that the car could potentially stall or crash since i received the email notice on 12/18/2023. what is a reasonable wait time?…”
2018-12-05 · Power Train · 11,800 mi“****note - add product**** vehicle with 11,800 miles, owned for 9 months. turned into a parking lot, traveled ~100 feet at 8 mph. movement was on battery power, engine off. experienced sudden acceleration to 18 mph over a period of 3-4 seconds. verified with dash camera gps speed monitoring. applied brakes, acceleration ceased and vehicle s…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.