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2019 Acura RLX: problems, recalls and reliability

3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on record.

Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2023

3
recalls
0
owner complaints
0
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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5-star NHTSA overall safety rating

Recalls - 3 campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V314000 · May 2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000 · Dec 2023

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.

Remedy: 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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS19V298000 · Apr 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2019 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

Engines3.5L
Cylinders6
FuelGasoline
TransmissionAutomatic · Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Drive type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 · 4x2
Body stylesSedan/Saloon

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Acura RLX reliable?

NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2019 Acura RLX.

Does the 2019 Acura RLX have open recalls?

3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.