CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Acura RLX has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (7 reports).
2015 Acura RLX recalls
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Automatic Braking May Engage Without Cause
The collision mitigation braking system can mistake certain roadside objects, such as metal fences or metal guardrails, for obstacles in front of the vehicle.
Most common 2015 Acura RLX problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 7 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The paint job on my car is fading on the hood, roof top and tail gate.
Component: Headlight Light blew out probably due to the moisture in the headlight assembly The Exterior lighting on 2014-2015 Acura RLX has a recall NHTSA ID Number 10106777, 10108484 & 10115754 for film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to Federal Motor vehicle safety standards. However, my vehicle VIN number is not showing up as a recall. I believe that it should be. Manufactured 09/14
I have a 2015 Acura RLX equipped with precision all wheel steer(PAWS). According to Acura, PAWS allows the rear wheels to move independently of the front wheels for better control and handling. The system often malfunctions and moves the vehicle in a path other than what is intended based on my steering wheel input. It is very dangerous as I do not know when the system will malfunction and I have to quickly adjust the steering wheel to correct the PAWS malfunctioning. I have brought this to the attention of my local Acura dealer and American Honda. I now understand there is a known defect with the PAWS systems but Honda does not deem this a safety issue. There is a national backorder to have
When you are driving the steering wheel is jerked out of your hand causing the vehicle to change lanes. The problem happens intermintently. Date the issue started was around 7/15/2022 and has continued since. Our vehicle has been taken to Acura of Baton Rouge but they are unable to get a fault code on the computer to know what to fix. Please note this is note the first issue with this so called all wheel steering system. See Acura service bulletin 13-041. Your agency has addressed this issue in the past but did not go far enough. We have contacted Acura customer service and have been advised that without a diagnosis code, they cannot help. In my research it appears there is a constant is
The contact owns a 2015 Acura RLX. The contact stated while switching lanes to the left, the vehicle started fishtailing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time. The contact was informed that the RTC actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle could not be repaired under Technical Service Bulletin: 13-041 because the vehicle was over the mileage. The failure mileage was 63,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on 7/28/2022 at the cost of $4821
2015 Acura RLX questions
Does the 2015 Acura RLX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Acura RLX: Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Automatic Braking May Engage Without Cause; Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura RLX?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (7), Suspension (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Acura RLX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.