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2019 ACURA RLX HYBRID

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 22 TSBs

20V314000 May 28, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
135,995 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
19V298000 Apr 12, 2019
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Consequence
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners m... Read more
93,946 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2019 ACURA RLX HYBRID

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (AM-S7) (All-Wheel Drive) 28.0 29.0 28.0 Premium $2,900

CO2 Emissions: 316.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2019 ACURA RLX HYBRID

22 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
100000 POWER TRAIN2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
B20-029 Sep 30, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk
ONLA8E20220830 Aug 25, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four di
ONLA8E20220830 Aug 25, 2022
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four di
ONLA8E20220830 Aug 25, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner notification - Our records indicate that a Emissions Recall has not been completed on this vehicle. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four di
ONLA8E11022020 Nov 2, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, th
ONLA8E11022020 Nov 2, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Owner Notification Letter - When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of four diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). Due to inappropriate calibration of the PCM, th
B14-025 Sep 18, 2020
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
B20-040 Sep 15, 2020
103930 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS
"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5)
BBOM09152020 Sep 15, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble co
BBOM09152020 Sep 15, 2020
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble co
BBOM09152020 Sep 15, 2020
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Dealer Message - Today, September 15, 2020, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2017-2020 MDX Sport Hybrid and 2014, 2016-2020 RLX Sport Hybrid vehicles that may not properly clear specific diagnostic trouble co
B20-040 Sep 15, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5)
B20-040 Sep 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5)
B20-040 Sep 15, 2020
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
"Service Bulletin - When the PCM detects a malfunction in one of the odd number transmission gears, it will set one of the following DTCs: -P073F (unable to engage gear 1) -P074B (unable to engage gear 3) -P074D (unable to engage gear 5)
B14-025 Aug 6, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.
B20-009 Feb 21, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call.
B20-009 Feb 14, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - There is a high-pitched sound from the speakers while on a Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL) call.
B19050B May 16, 2019
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run t
B17120C Mar 21, 2019
200000 WHEELS
ServiceNews Article - This article replaces "Don't Worry About the Brown Dust on the Wheels," posted in December 2017. On some arriving vehicles, are you seeing brown dust covering the wheels? Don't worry; it's completely normal.
B19-004 Jan 23, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.
B19-004 Jan 23, 2019
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Service bulletin - The transmission judders, shudders, or surges while driving. The transmission fluid has deteriorated prematurely.
B98015 Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

ACURA RLX HYBRID — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ACURA RLX HYBRID across all model years (2014–2019).

4 Total Recalls
6 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ACURA RLX HYBRID — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2019 (current) 2 0
2018 0 3 View
2016 0 2 View
2014 2 1 View

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