2016 Acura RLX Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,700miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 20 city / 30 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Acura RLX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Acura RLX. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and suspension (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 97 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown2 33%
- Body and structure2 33%
- Suspension2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “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 pain with headaches along with pain going into my legs. The car is showing two air bag codes car is a 2016 Acura RLX”
NHTSA complaint #10883170, filed 2016-07, 985 milesSuspension: “3 sidewall separations on 3 different wheel locations in normal driving after hitting moderate potholes at between 30-40 MPH. The mid profile michelin primacy oem tires, 19 inch wheels, and suspension do not function safely on this heavy sedan. The risk of even a small pothole, expansion joint, or manhole is a danger since the sidewalls get cut without actually blowing out, so a blowout could happen at any time. It is noteworthy that I have never had this issue with a tire in a million miles of driving over 35+ years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10893778, filed 2016-08, 15,400 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,400 and 44,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Acura RLX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLX · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.7% risk |
| RLX Sport Hybrid · sedan AWD | not rated | — | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.7% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2016 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating; 2017: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2016 Acura RLX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLX FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Acura RLX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 97 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11007653Sep 4, 2024Engine. Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
- 10241470Aug 21, 2023Equipment, Steering. Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. The P-AWS…
- 10239512Jul 14, 2023Steering, Electrical system, Body and structure. Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. The…
- 10237815Jun 9, 2023Steering. Service Bulletin - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-toside turning movements with the steering wheel. The MIL may…
- 10237809Jun 9, 2023Steering. Dealer Message - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear when driving straight or making small side-to-side turning movements with the steering wheel. The MIL may also…
- 10213569May 10, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire…
- 10186657Jan 26, 2021Wheels. ServiceNews Article - Do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall damage or anything stuck in the tread? While you're checking for leaks, check the valve stem; it could have…
- 10180017Sep 18, 2020Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
- 10178469Aug 6, 2020Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.
- 10176782Jun 19, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin - The blower motor makes excessive noise, runs slowly, or intermittently stops working.
Other model years of the Acura RLX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 92,000 | 1 | 5 | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 6 | 19,700 | 0 | 5 | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 11 | 121,000 | 3 | 5 | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 84 | 60,000 | 5 | — | 23 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Acura RLX have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2016 Acura RLX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2016 Acura RLX is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.
Has the 2016 Acura RLX been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2016 Acura RLX do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 Acura RLX 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Acura RLX get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Acura RLX (RLX, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Acura RLX reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,700 miles and the middle half falls between 15,400 and 44,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.