2014 Acura RLX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,775miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Acura RLX, 2% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,775 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Deer were crossing the road in front of my vehicle. It is impossible on this vehicle to turn off or dim headlights unless vehicle is in park or parking brake is on (hence a complete stop). Deer froze in the headlights and I had to completely stop in the middle of the road in order to have the deer safely move on (once lights were out). This is a hazard to me, anyone behind me and other drivers traveling in the opposite direction. Turning off the headlights while moving will keep the deer moving most of the time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10555825, filed 2013-12, 10,150 miles“I've owned this vehicle or actually is leasing it and I've had it for about 20 months and have experienced 3 recalls on this vehicle and this is suppose to be Acura's flagship vehicle and I'm totally not pleased with these recalls that I feel Acura probably knew about before releasing the vehicle for sale to the public, in the latest recall was for my headlights and I was told by letter and then by person via the phone not to drive the vehicle because the headlights could malfunction or fall out and to get it fixed at no charge as soon as possible but Acura dealers didn't have the parts on…”
NHTSA complaint #10689883, filed 2015-02, 13,400 milesRelated recalls
- 14V792000Dec 16, 2014American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX…Covers: Acura RLX 2014–2015, RLX Hybrid 2014
Related service bulletins
- 10106777Sep 8, 2015Dealer message - as part of our continuous priority on client safety and satisfaction, please review the repair procedure steps in the 2014-15 rlx safety recall;14-051 headlight…
- 10108484May 5, 2015Service bulletin - the reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to federal motor vehicle safety…
- 10115754Jan 22, 2015Service Bulletin - The reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
- 10115798Dec 12, 2014Service bulletin - The reflective film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
- 10115774Dec 12, 20142014-15 RLX Headlight LED Lens Film Delaminates Safety Recall Q&A
- 10124977Sep 9, 2014Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2014 MDXs & RLXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)on with the DTC P0154 (Front Air Fuel Ratio…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 9% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Acura RLX
49 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Acura RLX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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