MODEL
Acura Rlx Sport
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.
The Acura RLX Sport Hybrid is the flagship sedan from Honda's luxury division, targeting buyers who want a refined, technology-forward alternative to German and Japanese executive cars. Positioned at the top of Acura's lineup, it pairs a hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and a suite of advanced safety electronics, appealing to drivers who prioritize sophistication and safety in equal measure.
For model years 2019 and 2020, the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid earns a perfect NHTSA Safety Index of 100 out of 100, placing it squarely in the Exceptional band. That is as clean a federal safety score as any vehicle can achieve, and it reflects genuine structural and electronic safety engineering rather than marketing language. The side and rollover crash-test results both come in at a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Frontal crash data is not rated for this model, which is worth noting, though the overall index score still reaches the top of the scale. Recall exposure across the two covered years is minimal, with just one recall on record. Owner complaints are equally quiet at only two total, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths tied to those filings. As always, complaints are unverified allegations, but the low volume signals a relatively calm ownership picture from a safety-incident standpoint. The RLX Sport Hybrid is a low-volume, high-content flagship, and its safety data reflects the engineering attention that typically comes with that positioning. Shoppers cross-shopping European executive sedans will find the federal safety scorecard here to be genuinely competitive. The honest bottom line is straightforward: on the metrics we measure, the RLX Sport Hybrid is about 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.