NHTSA vehicle safety data

2020 Acura RLX Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2020 Acura RLX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Acura dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Acura RLX, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2020 Acura RLX owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Acura RLX, describing incidents dated March 11, 2026 to October 6, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint
  • Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11769784 · Filed

    I remote started my vehicle within my home and when I came out of my house to get in the car, I noted that the car was not in my driveway, but across the street. After further review, I reviewed my camera footage and noted the sequence of events. It appears during the start sequence that the vehicle…

  • ODI #11729028 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11723626 · Filed

    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…

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Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 2,490,460 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign KGC, KGD · Owners notified March 29, 2024

Recall group: Denso fuel pumps

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Acura RLX model years

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