KnownCarProblems2014 Acura Rlx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Acura Rlx, most often about the steering (58% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Rlx model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2014 Acura Rlx problems
Steering
49 complaints · 58%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
The 2014 Acura Rlx introduced Acura's new paws system (precision all wheel steering). The rear wheels turn slightly in the direction of the car and are controlled by the vehicle not the driver (driver controls only the standard front wheel steering). This new technology sounds like an upgrade in theory and may even be…
Paws rear wheel steering abruptly turns rear wheels when car is going straight. Usually after a turn. This has happened multiple times when driving at moderate speeds over the last year or so. Dealer unable to diagnose problem but installed new steering software that did not fix problem. Car is out of warranty and…
Suspension
17 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear.
The contact owns a 2014 Acura Rlx. While driving various speeds, the rear end of the vehicle drifted on its own without warning. The contact briefly lost control of the vehicle before it resumed normal operation. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnsoed or repaired.…
While driving and turning left or right the car feels like the backend is coming around to the front of car, then I have to hold the steering while tight because it feels like I'm gonna loose control of the car then it'll straighten back up. I can be driving on the streets or on the highway the same thing. And since…
Stability control
12 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Immediately once the car is started the following sensor codes pop up: vsa, all wheel steering, eps problem, forward collision problem. The car can be stationary or in motion. When the sensors are on the car is not able to go above 50 MPH.
It was the scariest thing ever I was driving on the highway in the car with my son when my vehicle started decelerating what a very dangerous thing to happen . I purchased the car 94 days from the date of this incident. I took it to the Acura dealer which they said it wasn't covered under warranty. The recall for…
Electrical
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
Car randomly steers itself into oncoming traffic lanes or onto the roadside. Acura dealership has looked at it, repair cost is extremely high. Too dangerous to trust the vehicle with these issues. Lkas, ldw, acc, brake hold system lights come on and go off. Happens in parking lots, and country roads, on highways.…
The contact owns a 2014 Acura Rlx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact stated the failure continued to occur periodically. The vehicle was able to restart. The lane control, forward control collision, slip differential and hill assist warning lights…
Engine
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 Acura Rlx. The contact stated while driving at various speeds there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to (autonation Acura stevens creek 4747 stevens creek blvd, santa clara, ca 95051) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the…
The contact owns a 2014 Acura Rlx. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel became firm. The contact stated that the vehicle started to fishtail, and the brakes, wu-twc, ABS and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it…
Driver assistance
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: warnings, warning, automatic emergency braking, assist.
The contact owns a 2014 Acura Rlx. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power. The contact stated the failure continued to occur periodically. The vehicle was able to restart. The lane control, forward control collision, slip differential and hill assist warning lights…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2014 Acura Rlx equipped with michelin radial x tubeless tires, size 245/40r19, and dot number [VIN]. The contact stated that the tires were defective and exhibited bubbling. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that they would replace the tires. The tires were not replaced. The…
Sudden fish tail motions while traveling on road and cause wheels to go out of alignment and could lead to possible accident. This has happened not only me but others that own a 2014 Acura Rlx
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 6%As I was pulling into a parking space in a shopping plaza, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing me to hit a parked vehicle about 10 ft to my left. Updated 3/17/2015
Sun roof shattered while car was going 65 MPH and straight on an interstate highway. The weather was clear, temperature around 60 degrees, 11:00 am. Fortunately the sunroof cover was closed. Over the next two hours pieces of the glass broke off, scratching and gouging the body.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Acura Rlx recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Driver assistance: crash imminent braking
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: headlights
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.
Full defect summary
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 motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Seat belts
Risk: A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in november 2014. Owners may contact acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is jk7 for the mkx, and jk8 for the rlx.
Full defect summary
American honda motor company (honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 acura mdx vehicles manufactured april 23, 2013, to august 25, 2014, and 2014 acura rlx vehicles manufactured november 5, 2012, to november 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Suspension: rear
Risk: Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early january 2014. Customers may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is jd0.
Full defect summary
American honda motor company (honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 acura rlx vehicles manufactured august 7, 2012, through november 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Electrical overstress
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.â during the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (acu) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) electronic control unit (ecu) manufactured by zf-trw. â the ecu receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with m
Questions about the 2014 Acura Rlx
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura Rlx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (49 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); suspension (17 complaints, typically around 44,000 miles); stability control (12 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Acura Rlx have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 18, 2023 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Acura Rlx?
- It is the most complained-about Rlx model year since 2000, with 84 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Acura Rlx years
- 2014