CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2018 Acura RLX Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid.
Most common 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
My engine malfunctioned by throwing a rod, causing the car to lose power and leak oil on the lower passenger side of the engine bay onto the floor below. I was driving to work on a busy highway at the time, and I had to pull over immediately to avoid collisions from other vehicles on the highway. The car immediately became undrivable. I had check engine lights visible on the dash after the incident and I could smell the oil that had leaked from the engine from inside the car. I had to call AAA to have them tow my car to the dealership for service. My engine had to be replaced. The engine had to be ordered, and it took them a little over 2 months to complete the necessary work to fix my
No incidents so far. However, it is causing a lot of anxiety knowing that the car could potentially stall or crash since I received the email notice on 12/18/2023. What is a reasonable wait time?
****NOTE - ADD PRODUCT**** VEHICLE WITH 11,800 MILES, OWNED FOR 9 MONTHS. TURNED INTO A PARKING LOT, TRAVELED ~100 FEET AT 8 MPH. MOVEMENT WAS ON BATTERY POWER, ENGINE OFF. EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TO 18 MPH OVER A PERIOD OF 3-4 SECONDS. VERIFIED WITH DASH CAMERA GPS SPEED MONITORING. APPLIED BRAKES, ACCELERATION CEASED AND VEHICLE SLOWED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, NO ERROR CODES OR MECHANICAL ISSUES FOUND.
2018 Acura RLX Hybrid questions
Does the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Acura RLX Hybrid has been fixed?
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