2017 Acura TLX vs 2017 Volkswagen Golf
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Acura TLX | 2017 Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 115 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 143 | 684 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,672 mi | 24,307 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Volkswagen Golf |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 51 |
| Engine | 23 | 18 |
| Power Train | 18 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4 |
| Structure | 1 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
2017 Acura TLX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.