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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2016 Acura RLX.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura RLX (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 6 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 6).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Acura RLX.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Acura RLX version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLX 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 20 | 30 | 23 | $3,550 |
| RLX Hybrid 3.5 L Automatic (AM7) | 28 | 31 | 30 | $2,750 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.