NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2020 Acura RLX Sport Safety Ratings
The 2020 Acura RLX Sport scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), 1 recall, and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid presents a strong federal safety profile for used-market shoppers, earning a 99/100 Safety Index score. This places the vehicle in the Exceptional band, supported by a perfect crash-protection subscore and full credit for its avoidance technology. The model year has only one recall on record.
The 2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid earned a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100, rated Exceptional, based on NHTSA crash-test, recall, and complaint data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 105 Sedans from 2020 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2020 Acura RLX Sport ranks 2 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 99 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.7% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 2 of 105 Sedans tested for 2020 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Acura RLX Sport?
The 2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid lands at 99/100, a single point below the 100/100 this model recorded in 2019, keeping it firmly in the Exceptional band but marking a marginal one-point slip in the defect-record subscore, which moved from a presumed perfect mark to 19/20. Every other dimension held: crash protection earned the maximum 70/70, and avoidance-tech credit reached the full 10/10, reflecting standard equipment across forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The crash-test picture is partial but not alarming. NHTSA did not rate the 2020 RLX Sport Hybrid overall or frontally, meaning those dimensions simply remain outside the federal test record for this year. The tested dimensions, side and rollover, both returned 5-star results, with rollover risk measured at a low 10 percent and a No Tip outcome on the dynamic test. The one recall on file targets the fuel pump within the gasoline delivery system, a campaign Honda extended across a wide model range. The complaint file is thin, with two unverified reports and no allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death, pointing to a quiet ownership record in federal databases for this specific year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2020 Acura RLX Sport perform in crash tests?
The 2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid earned a 5 out of 5 star rating in side protection from NHTSA. Its rollover resistance also rated 5 out of 5 stars, with a 10 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result in dynamic testing. However, NHTSA did not assign overall or frontal crash-test ratings for the vehicle, leaving those safety dimensions unevaluated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14145
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Acura RLX Sport have any recalls?
The 2020 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid carries one recall, issued by American Honda Motor Co., covering the fuel system specifically the gasoline delivery fuel pump. The campaign spans a broad range of Honda and Acura models across multiple years. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the data provided, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-12-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Acura RLX Sport?
Two unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths alleged. The top components named are Steering, cited in one report, and Vehicle Speed Control, cited in one report. These are unverified allegations, not established facts.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Acura RLX Sport?
Shoppers considering this 6-year-old vehicle should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm whether the fuel pump recall has been remedied. An open recall on a used vehicle transfers with ownership, and remedy completion is the buyer's clearest safety action before purchase.
- The 2020 model year Safety Index of 99/100 represents a one-point decline from the 2019 model year score of 100/100, driven by a defect-record subscore of 19/20 rather than a perfect mark.
- NHTSA did not assign overall or frontal crash-test star ratings to this specific model year, so those dimensions are absent from the federal record rather than scored low.
- One recall is on file for the 2020 RLX Sport Hybrid, targeting the gasoline fuel delivery pump under a broad American Honda Motor Co. campaign covering multiple model lines.
- Only two unverified consumer complaints appear in NHTSA records for this model year, with Steering and Vehicle Speed Control each cited once and no allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death.
RANKINGSWhere the 2020 Acura RLX Sport places
The 2020 Acura RLX Sport qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2020 Acura RLX Sport safety questions
Was the 2020 Acura RLX Sport crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2020 Acura RLX Sport, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2020 Acura RLX Sport crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2020 Acura RLX Sport earned 5 out of 5 stars for side and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2020 Acura RLX Sport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2020 Acura RLX Sport. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Acura RLX Sport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Acura RLX Sport. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other RLX Sport years
Rivals in Sedan (2020)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acura RLX | 99/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Audi S5 Sportback | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Infiniti Q50 | 99/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Mazda Mazda3 | 98/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Nissan Maxima | 98/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Audi A4 Allroad | 97/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 14145), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura RLX Sport 2020.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 2 of 105 in the Sedan class for 2020.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.