2020 Acura RLX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
17/100
#6 most-complained of 7 RLX years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2020 Acura RLX has 2 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and a Complaint Index of 17, ranking 6th out of 7 model years — meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other RLX years.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 24 city / 29 hwy
Top 2020 Acura RLX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (50%)
- Steering1 (50%)
What owners report
- Some owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds under 15 mph, even in parking lots, despite no obstruction of the pedal.
- One owner reported the steering wheel suddenly seized while driving, with several warning lights illuminated, at 41,647 miles.
- Owners describe the steering becoming difficult to turn along with an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel.
2020 Acura RLX recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2020 Acura RLX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 24 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2020 compared with other RLX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Acura RLX reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2020 Acura RLX, giving it a Complaint Index of 17, which is lower than most other RLX model years.
- How does the 2020 RLX compare to other RLX years?
- The 2020 RLX ranks 6th worst out of 7 model years tracked, with fewer complaints than the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018 model years.
- Does the 2020 Acura RLX have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 RLX involving the fuel system, covering a fuel pump module replacement across multiple Honda and Acura models.
- What is the top problem area for the 2020 Acura RLX?
- Engine complaints and steering complaints each make up 50% of reported issues, with one steering complaint occurring at 41,647 miles.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Acura RLX?
- The EPA rates the 2020 Acura RLX at 25.5 mpg combined (24 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150.