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2014 ACURA RLX

5 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V858000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The fuel pump in your vehicle is what sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. In certain models, this pump can fail without warning while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails on the road, your engine will suddenly shut off — you'll lose power steering and power brakes. This could make it hard to control your vehicle and increase the chance of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Honda dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump module for free. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and it's completely at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #14V639000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your Acura MDX or RLX's driver and front passenger seat belts may not work properly in cold temperatures.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you may be at risk of injury in an accident because the seatbelts won't deploy correctly.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the seat belts for free, and you've already been notified - they'll take care of it at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured April 23, 2013, to August 25, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to November 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seat belt may not extend or retract in low temperatures.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A seatbelt that does not function increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK7 for the MKX, and JK8 for the RLX.
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High Priority #13V622000 Plain English
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SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Honda is recalling your Acura RLX from 2014 because the bolts that hold the rear suspension in place might have come loose during shipping.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts are loose, it could make it harder to steer your vehicle, which might increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will replace the bolts for free at a dealership when they contact you, which should happen in early January 2014.
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through November 5, 2013. The bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the sub-frame of the vehicle may have loosened during transport to dealerships.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose rear lower control arm bolts may reduce steering ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension lower control arm bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early January 2014. Customers may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD0.
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Moderate #14V792000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight may have a problem with the aluminum film inside the reflector, which can cause it to peel off and reduce the light output.
Risk if Unfixed
If the film delaminates, your headlight might not shine as brightly as it should, which can make it harder to see the road and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free replacement of both headlights from your dealership, so don't worry about the cost - it's on Honda!
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Original — What Happened
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured November 22, 2012, to January 30, 2014, 2015 Acura RLX vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to November 18, 2014, and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles manufactured November 5, 2013, to July 25, 2014. An aluminum film applied to the inner reflector of the headlight may experience adhesion issues causing the film to delaminate. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Delamination of the aluminum film may diminish output of the headlight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both of the headlights, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JN2.
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Under Review #15V301000 Plain English
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FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's forward collision avoidance system, which helps prevent accidents, may mistakenly think a metal fence or guardrail is an obstacle and suddenly slam on the brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you're more likely to be in a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will update the system's software for free at a dealership of your choice, and they'll let you know when to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
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Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 recall

Other ACURA RLX Years

2020
1 recall
2019
3 recalls
2018
1 recall
2015
3 recalls

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