Are steering problems common on the 2014 Acura RLX?

Yes. NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2014 RLX, which is 58% of all 84 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any component area.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Acura RLX steering system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2014 RLX.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for reported steering complaints on the 2014 RLX is 78,000 miles.

Have the steering complaints led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

Do later RLX model years have the same steering complaint pattern?

No. Complaint counts drop sharply after 2014, with 7 complaints in 2015 and 1 or fewer in most years from 2016 through 2020.

2014 Acura RLX Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2014 Acura RLX, making up 58% of all 84 complaints filed for that year. Most describe the rear-wheel steering (PAWS) system suddenly correcting or fishtailing, with a median failure mileage of 78,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Steering complaints: 49; 58% of 84
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 78,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Rear-wheel steering actuators groan or moan, especially at low speeds, before other symptoms appear.
The rear end of the car feels loose, fishtails, or drifts sideways during turns or while driving straight, sometimes requiring correction to avoid a crash.
Power all-wheel steering (PAWS) abruptly and unexpectedly adjusts the rear wheels after a turn, causing sudden jerking or over-correction.
Owners report the vehicle failing to turn in the direction of the steering wheel at speeds between 30 and 40 mph.
Tie rods (inner and outer) have needed replacement after inspection during routine service.
Dealers reportedly installed updated steering software in at least one case without resolving the problem.

When 2014 Acura RLX steering complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 14, 2013, latest Sep 1, 2026.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2019 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2014 Acura RLX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by RLX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201449 (58%)
20157 (64%)
20161 (17%)
20171 (33%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)
20201 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Are steering problems common on the 2014 Acura RLX?: Yes. NHTSA lists 49 steering complaints for the 2014 RLX, which is 58% of all 84 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any component area.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Acura RLX steering system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2014 RLX.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for reported steering complaints on the 2014 RLX is 78,000 miles.
Have the steering complaints led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
Do later RLX model years have the same steering complaint pattern?: No. Complaint counts drop sharply after 2014, with 7 complaints in 2015 and 1 or fewer in most years from 2016 through 2020.