Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Acura RLX by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2020 Acura RLX
Sedan, hybrid, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Mar 11, 2026 to Apr 3, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year12.49M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2020 sedan
Severity index0.02020 sedans average 8.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2020 Acura RLX name steering
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2020 Acura RLX
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23V-858 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail | Fuel system | 2,490,460 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Acura RLX
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Apr 3, 2026Failure Apr 3, 202641,647 milesBloomfield, NJSteering
The contact owns a 2020 Acura RLX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn, with an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,647.
NHTSA complaint 11729028 - Filed Mar 11, 2026Failure Mar 11, 2026DES Plaines, ILThrottle
On my 2020 Acura RLX hybrid: On the same day, once in a parking lot and once on a side drive, traveling at less than 15mph but more than 5mph, the car suddenly accelerated upon which I slowed the car dowm by braking lightly. I have no idea why this happened. The original equipment rubber floor mat was correctly fastened and was not near the accelerator. The car only has 14,000 miles, is lightly driven. The fuel pump was replaced a year ago on tab recall. No other issues have been noticed.
NHTSA complaint 11723626
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B24040A May 1, 2024 · Other
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 statu… - BTI&05102022901 May 10, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
American 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… - B98015 Mar 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated. - B21100A Nov 11, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ServiceNews 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 compon… - B21100A Oct 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ServiceNews 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 compon… - B19-068 Apr 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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… - B17120C Mar 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ServiceNews 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. - B20-009 Feb 21, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call. - B20-009 Feb 14, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call. - B20-009 Feb 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.