Model year 2016 · Midsize Cars

2016 Acura RLX: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Acura RLX at 23–30 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

23–30

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as RLX HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Acura dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Acura RLX recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Acura RLX, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Acura RLX in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Acura RLX fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Acura RLX EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
RLX3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DrivePremium20/30/23 mpg$3,550380
RLX Hybrid3.5L 6-cyl hybridAutomatic 7-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium28/31/30 mpg$2,750302

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Acura RLX crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Acura RLX NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Acura RLX 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard
2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot rated5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Acura RLX owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura RLX, most recently on Sep 21, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Acura RLX complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Structure: Body2
Suspension2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Engine1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Steering1
Traction control system1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Acura RLX model years

Acura RLX by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2020 RLX23–28 mpg135/5
2019 RLX23–28 mpg305/5
2018 RLX23–28 mpg195/5
2017 RLX23–29 mpg035/5
2015 RLX23 mpg3115/5

All Acura RLX years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Acura models

2016 Acura ILX2016 Acura MDX2016 Acura RDX2016 Acura TLX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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