The 2016 Acura RLX has 5 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 1 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 2 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.5l 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-Cyl hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 30 MPG combined.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 5 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 / 20%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 23–30 MPG (2 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Acura RLX?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLX | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
| RLX Hybrid Hybrid | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | 28 MPG | 31 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Acura RLX?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 9.700000000000001% | ||||
| Sport Hybrid 4 DR AWD | 9.700000000000001% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Acura RLX models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Acura RLX?
Summary of 5 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2016 Acura RLX problems & component breakdown (5 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Acura RLX?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Acura RLX.
View all 2016 Acura RLX recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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