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2018 Acura RLX

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
23
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls1
Complaints6
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2018 Acura RLX

1 recall
6 complaints
23 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
6
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 23V858000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    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.

Consumer complaints

6 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

6
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE4
  • ELECTRICAL1
  • FUEL SYSTEM1

Normal Range

6 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)4
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)1
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S10)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

20

City

29

Hwy

23

Comb

Annual cost
$3,250
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Acura RLX years

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V858000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress