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Acura RLX Sport Safety
NHTSA safety across every Acura RLX Sport model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Acura RLX Sport we cover (2019 to 2020), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2019 at 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2020 at 99. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
No rollover testing was performed on the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid. This omission stands out, as all other crash-test categories received the highest possible stars. The vehicle achieved a star overall safety rating based on its performance in frontal and side impact assessments. No recalls were issued for the model year, and NHTSA recorded zero owner complaints, zero injuries, and zero deaths. This contributes to a robust Safety Index score of out.
The Acura RLX Sport Hybrid for model years 2019 and 2020 achieved a rare perfect 100 out of 100 on our NHTSA Safety Index, positioning it in the Exceptional band. This reflects robust structural and electronic safety engineering. Both side-impact and rollover crash tests returned a flawless 5 out of 5 stars. While frontal crash data remains unrated for this specific model, the overall index score reached the highest possible mark. Recall exposure is minimal, with only a single recall across both model years. Owner complaints are similarly low, totaling just two. There are zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths tied to these filings. Though complaints are unverified, their low volume suggests a quiet ownership experience from a safety perspective. The RLX Sport Hybrid is a low-volume, high-content flagship, and its safety data aligns with the engineering focus typical of such a vehicle. Shoppers considering executive sedans will find its federal safety scorecard genuinely competitive. On the metrics we measure, the RLX Sport Hybrid is as safe as a sedan gets.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the RLX Sport Hybrid for its composed, quiet ride and high level of standard technology, noting that the cabin materials and refinement feel appropriate for a flagship sedan. Driving dynamics are described as smooth and confidence-inspiring rather than sporty. Some reviewers point to the infotainment interface as a friction point, though overall comfort and feature content draw consistent appreciation.
- The RLX Sport Hybrid earns a perfect NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100 for both the 2019 and 2020 model years, placing it in the Exceptional band, which is the highest classification available.
- Side and rollover crash tests each score a perfect 5 out of 5 stars, demonstrating strong structural protection in those impact modes. Frontal crash testing does not have a star rating on record for this model, so shoppers should factor that data gap into their evaluation.
- Only one recall was issued across the two covered model years, indicating a low regulatory-action footprint for a vehicle in its segment.
- Owner complaints total just two across both model years, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to those filings. While complaints are unverified allegations, the near-absence of them suggests few safety-related grievances have reached federal reporting channels.
Most-recalled year on record: 2020 Acura RLX Sport with 1 recalls.