Acura TLX problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Acura TLX model year, from official NHTSA data.
854
NHTSA complaints
13
recall campaigns
1,214
service bulletins (TSBs)
5
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Acura TLX | 4 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Acura TLX | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Acura TLX | 10 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Acura TLX | 24 | 3 | 79 |
| 2021 Acura TLX | 64 | 4 | 113 |
| 2020 Acura TLX | 62 | 5 | 48 |
| 2019 Acura TLX | 91 | 6 | 66 |
| 2018 Acura TLX | 94 | 4 | 90 |
| 2017 Acura TLX | 69 | 3 | 143 |
| 2016 Acura TLX | 110 | 3 | 248 |
| 2015 Acura TLX | 340 | 6 | 427 |
Common problems
- Acura TLX power train problems254
- Acura TLX engine problems219
- Acura TLX electrical system problems149
- Acura TLX fuel/propulsion system problems76
- Acura TLX engine and engine cooling problems70
- Acura TLX service brakes problems68
- Acura TLX vehicle speed control problems49
- Acura TLX forward collision avoidance problems37
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- All wheel drive allegationDP26001 · opened Mar 6, 2026 · closed Aug 4, 2026
- Engine failurePE25008 · opened Aug 20, 2025 · open
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesEA25004 · opened Mar 26, 2025 · open
- Engine failureRQ24013 · opened Nov 8, 2024 · closed Aug 20, 2025