Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2018 Acura RLX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 18, 202323V858000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000
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Owner complaints by component9
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 22 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 22 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 11 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 11 |
| Power train | 1 | 11 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Engine
“The first time I heard the engine noise was on [XXX]. I brought the vehicle to the Schaumburg Muller Acura dealership and dropped it off on May 20.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2018 Acura RLX. The contact stated while driving her vehicle at an undisclosed speed, stated that the vehicle would not start up, and noticed every single waring light illuminated up on her dash.”
- Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2018 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the headlight failure message was displayed. A dealer was contacted.”
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2018 Acura RLX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Acura RLX have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Acura RLX. The most recent, 23V858000 (reported December 18, 2023), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Acura RLX?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Acura RLX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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