2019 Acura TLX engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2019 Acura TLX — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel failed to responded as needed. The vehicle stalled in the…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“The contact owned a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH the vehicle was losing forward velocity and the steering was pulling slightly to the right. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly and violently turned to the right. The contact was not aware of…”
filed Dec 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and…Campaign 23V751000 · Nov 13, 2023
- Timing belt teeth may separate from the beltCampaign 19V298000 · Apr 12, 2019
Related service bulletins
Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on during vehicle operation due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441…
B23-035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2024Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow…
B23-035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 15, 2023Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software…
ONL6AX07052023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 5, 2023Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the…
B23-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 20, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other TLX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 TLX | 8 | 13% |
| 2018 TLX | 11 | 12% |
| 2017 TLX | 10 | 14% |
| 2016 TLX | 14 | 13% |
| 2015 TLX | 14 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Acura TLX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.