Model year guide

2020 Acura rlx

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Acura rlx is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2020 Acura rlx — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2020 Acura rlx at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2
Combined23 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2020 Acura rlx recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2020 Acura rlx common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2020 Acura rlx MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2020 Acura rlx costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2020 Acura rlx trims & engines on record

Trims
Sport Hybrid with Advance Package
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 310 hp

2020 Acura rlx vehicles on record

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2020 Acura rlx — frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Acura rlx have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Acura rlx. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Acura rlx?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, vehicle speed control.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Acura rlx get?

The 2020 Acura rlx has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.