RLX
Acura RLX: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Acura RLX2012–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | KC1/2 |
| Production | December 2012 – June 2020 |
| Model years | 2014–2020 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF / F4 layout (SH-AWD) |
| Platform | Honda D-5 |
| Engines | 3.5 L Earth Dreams J35Y4 V6 |
| Electric motor | 3x Permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors (1x 47 hp Front + 2x 36 hp Rears: Sport Hybrid SH-AWD) |
| Transmissions | FWD: (RLX only) 6-speed automatic (2014-17) 10-speed automatic (2018–2020) Hybrid AWD 7-Speed DCT Motor-Integrated |
| Battery | Li-Ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 4,982 mm (2014 - 2018) 5,032 mm (2018–2020) |
| Width | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,465 mm 1,480 mm (Legend) |
| Kerb weight | 1,800–1,816 kg 1,956–1,977 kg (AWD) 1,990 kg (Legend) |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Assembly | Japan: Sayama, Saitama (Sayama Plant) |
| Designer | Hideaki Uchino (2009) Michelle Christensen |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid | 7-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014–2017 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid | 7-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2016–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid · 7-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 7.8–8.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2014–2017 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2014 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl hybrid · 7-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2014–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 13 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,888 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2014–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 59 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Suspension | 23 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 2014, 2015, 2018 |
| Engine and cooling | 13 | 2014, 2015, 2018 |
| Stability and traction control | 13 | 2014, 2015 |
| Driver assistance | 7 | 2014 |
| Wheels | 7 | 2014, 2016, 2017 |
| Brakes | 4 | 2014, 2017 |
| Speed control and cruise | 4 | 2014, 2020 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 3 | 2014 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2014–2018, 2020: 113 complaints, 2 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.