Acura · RLX · 2017
2017 Acura RLX
0
Recalls
2
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Acura RLX has no recalls and 2 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2017 Acura RLX
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 2
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
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NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
2 totalENGINE
FIREApr 2, 2026
Catastrophic engine failure at speed, connecting rod failure, which is a known failure for this engine. Engine blew, lost all power, and hot oil hit the hot exhaust and the car caught on fire. A fire truck came to put out the engine fire.
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 16, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA RLX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE VIBRATION ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO FEEL THE FAILURE MORE WHILE DRIVING HIGHER SPEEDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. ACURA OF ORANGE PARK (7200 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA) STATED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT AN ACURA CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN WOULD HAVE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE BEFORE ANY FURTHER ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Acura RLX have?
The 2017 Acura RLX has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Acura RLX?
NHTSA has received 2 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Acura RLX.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Acura RLX?
The 2017 Acura RLX received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura RLX?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Acura RLX are engine (1 reports), suspension,wheels,service brakes (1 reports).
Does the 2017 Acura RLX have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Acura RLX. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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