AI Damage2015 Acura RLX: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Acura RLX filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 64% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 18% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 4 Electronic stability control 9% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 9% of all complaints
- Steering: 7 complaints (64% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The paint job on my car is fading on the hood, roof top and tail gate.
Component: Headlight Light blew out probably due to the moisture in the headlight assembly The Exterior lighting on 2014-2015 Acura RLX has a recall NHTSA ID Number 10106777, 10108484 & 10115754 for film backing material inside the headlights may delaminate, which may result in the vehicle no longer conforming to…
When you are driving the steering wheel is jerked out of your hand causing the vehicle to change lanes. The problem happens intermintently. Date the issue started was around 7/15/2022 and has continued since.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time. The contact was informed that the RTC actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
Several unknown warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called and informed the local dealer about the failure. The contact stated that the steering was previously repaired by the dealer.
The car goes into limp mode, with all errors flashing. Steering wheel is in a turned position when moving forward, brought it to a friend who had a code reader, two codes were found, 27-21 steering angle sensor internal failure and 86-23 f-can communication with acc (adaptive cruise control) malfunction.
The contact stated that while driving, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment prior to the vehicle stalling. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the RLX has 16 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura RLX?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, suspension, electrical system. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (18%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (9%), headlights and tail lights (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 Acura RLX?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2015 Acura RLX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2015 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.