Most common 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Acura RLX Hybrid complaints by model year
2014 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls (2)
Forward collision avoidance › Crash imminent braking
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…
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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.
Electrical overstress
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. 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.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles.
2014 Acura RLX Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 7-speed automatic | AWD | 28 / 31 / 30 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid?
The electrical system — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid, the most recent from May 20, 2015 (crash imminent braking). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 28,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.