2016 Acura RLX
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
2 of 5 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-07
Also filed under Air bags
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-01
Also filed under Electrical system
Wheels
1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels.
Suspension
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-04-25
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Acura RLX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Acura RLX reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura RLX?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Acura RLX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.