2020 Acura rlx
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Acura rlx is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
2020 Acura rlx at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2020 Acura rlx recalls 1
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.
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.
2020 Acura rlx common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2020 Acura rlx safety ratings
Rollover risk: 9.7% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2020 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2020 Acura rlx MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 Acura rlx costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2020 Acura rlx. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 10
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.
Service News - Due to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) regulation change starting with 2019 vehicles, American Honda’s Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) On-Board Diagnostic monitors are now included in the EGR/VVT OBD Monitor Readiness status g…
Bulletin B24040A · Engine · May 2024American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fuel System Too Lean),…
Bulletin BTI&05102022901 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2022ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component…
Bulletin B21100A · Air Bags, Seats · Nov 2021ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component…
Bulletin B21100A · Seats, Air Bags · Oct 2021"Service bulletin - The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on with DTC P0460 (fuel level sensor [fuel gauge sending unit] out of range). Under certain conditions, the PCM software may misinterpret normal fuel level sensor inputs as a malfunction and set DT…
Bulletin B19-068 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2020ServiceNews Article - This article replaces "Don't Worry About the Brown Dust on the Wheels," posted in December 2017. On some arriving vehicles, are you seeing brown dust covering the wheels? Don't worry; it's completely normal.
Bulletin B17120C · Wheels · Mar 2020Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call.
Bulletin B20-009 · Electrical System · Feb 2020Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call.
Bulletin B20-009 · Electrical System · Feb 2020Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call.
Bulletin B20-009 · Electrical System · Feb 2020Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Bulletin B98015 · Equipment · Mar 2016Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RLX FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
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.
