Model year guide

2014 Acura RLX

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Acura RLX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 25 on record.

2014 Acura RLX — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Acura RLX at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints84
Combined23 mpg
Typical price$28,267

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2014 Acura RLX recalls 5

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 · manufacturer #KGC, KGD · 18/12/2023

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.

Fix: 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.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Crash Imminent Braking NHTSA Campaign #15V301000 · manufacturer #JQ4, JQ5, JQ6 · 20/05/2015

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #14V792000 · manufacturer #JN2 · 16/12/2014

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to dela…

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.

Seat Belts NHTSA Campaign #14V639000 · manufacturer #MDX=JK7, RLX=JK8 · 10/10/2014

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.

Fix: Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #13V622000 · manufacturer #JD0 · 16/12/2013

American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2014 Acura RLX common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2014 Acura RLX MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2014 Acura RLX worth?

Low
$15,400
Typical price
$28,267
High
$33,700

From 20 comparable 2014 Acura RLX listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Acura RLX costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
196.5 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Curb weight
3,942–4,312 lb
Front track
64.2 in
Rear track
64.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2014 Acura RLX — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 2

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…

NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021

Electrical overstress Closed

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect.  During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped wi…

NHTSA #EA19001 · Air Bags · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 188

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 188.

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.

Bulletin B16-008 · Engine · Sep 2024

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 indicator or warning light may also illuminate with certain diag…

Bulletin ONL6R508212023 · Steering, Equipment · Aug 2023

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 MIL may also illuminate with certain related DTC codes.

Bulletin ONL6A607142023 · Steering, Electrical System, Structure · Jul 2023

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 MIL may also illuminate with certain DTC codes.

Bulletin ONL6R507142023 · Steering, Electrical System, Structure · Jul 2023

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 also illuminate with DTC C1600-94 (PAWS unexpected behavior) and…

Bulletin B23-021 · Steering · Jun 2023

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 illuminate with DTC C1600-94 (PAWS unexpected behavior) and/o…

Bulletin BBOM06092023901 · Steering · Jun 2023

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 also illuminate with DTC C1600-94 (PAWS unexpected behavior) and…

Bulletin B23-022 · Steering · Jun 2023

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 oxidation buildup from road salt. This buildup can cause a poor s…

Bulletin B15090E · Wheels · Jan 2021

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.

Bulletin B14-025 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2020

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.

Bulletin B14-025 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2020

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RLX FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 5

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2014 Acura RLX. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Lights And Instruments

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retro reflective Devices. An incorrect lighting sub-harness was installed for the right side headlight. When the lighting master switch is in the parking light position, there is insufficient lighting output from the right side daytime running light, which fai…

Transport Canada #2015427 · Sep 2015

Brakes

On certain vehicles, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) could unexpectedly activate while operating the vehicle. In rare cases, the system may interpret certain roadside objects, such as metal fences or metal guardrails, as obstacles and apply emergency braking through the CMBS. If the CMBS applies unexpected emergency braking force during normal operation, it could…

Transport Canada #2015201 · May 2015

Lights And Instruments

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may delaminate, potentially diminishing the output of the headlight. This could cause the vehicle to fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108, and decrease driv…

Transport Canada #2014565 · Dec 2014

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, in temperatures below minus 20° Celsius, the ability of the driver's and front passenger's seatbelt to extend and/or retract may be affected. This would result in a seatbelt that cannot be used properly or as it was intended, and could increase the potential for injury to the seat occupant(s) in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver's seatbel…

Transport Canada #2014453 · Oct 2014

Suspension

On certain vehicles, rear lower control arm bolts may have been insufficiently tightened at time of assembly and could loosen over time. This could result in the driver experiencing difficulty maintaining steering control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the bolts and tighten to specifica…

Transport Canada #2013447 · Dec 2013

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Acura RLX

The Acura RLX is a mid-size luxury car manufactured by Honda and produced under their Acura division since March 2013 for the 2014 model year, replacing the RL. The RLX was discontinued in 2020 after the 2020 model year.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2014 Acura RLX trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · Technology Package · Advance Package · Tech
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 310 hp

2014 Acura RLX vehicles on record

Other Acura RLX model years

2014 Acura RLX — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Acura RLX have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2014 Acura RLX. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura RLX?

Across all 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, suspension, electronic stability control (esc).

What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura RLX get?

The 2014 Acura RLX has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 30 highway).

How much is a 2014 Acura RLX worth?

Comparable 2014 Acura RLX listings run roughly $15,400–$33,700, typically around $28,267 (from 20 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.