NHTSA Data Explorer

Acura TLX

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

917

Active records

Recalls

14

Active records

TSBs

642

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

25

Crashes

36

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Acura TLX

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Operating state

610

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

300

Performance issue

225

Reporting mechanism

204

Engine behavior

150

Condition issue

142

Driver assistance issue

127

Vibration/harshness

127

Noise

125

Starting behavior

58

Braking behavior

56

Fluid issue

35

Steering behavior

29

Electrical issue

25

Safety restraint issue

24

Powering on/off behavior

20

Access/entry issue

19

Infotainment behavior

16

Thermal issue

15

Ride/handling behavior

12

Safety restraint behavior

10

Lighting behavior

9

Recent change

8

Communication/network issue

4

HVAC behavior

2

Smell

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 15, 2026


My 2017 Acura TLX stalled dangerously on the highway due to an unexpected fuel delivery failure, creating an immediate traffic hazard. Hiley Acura of Fort Worth diagnosed the vehicle with code P0087 (Low Fuel Rail Pressure) and confirmed it needs a new low-pressure fuel pump assembly for $1,540.62. They also pulled code P0430 (Catalyst System Efficiency) showing my front catalytic converter has failed, costing $2,461.77.The low-pressure fuel pump failure starved the engine of fuel, causing the…

2022 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The transfer case splines sheared off in the transmission. The car is safe to drive but went from AWD to FWD as there is now no power being transmitted through the transfer case to the rear wheels. The dealership confirmed the issue was the transfer case by lifting the car and seeing if the rear wheels were getting power. They then tore down the transmission and found the splines were all gone from the transfer case. The component was not inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or…

2016 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was cloudy and was not functioning because there was water inside the camera. While reversing, the driver was unable to see an image behind the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V423000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…

2021 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 13, 2026


I took this vehicle to get serviced in the summer of 2025. I recently joined an Acura Type S (2021+) group on Facebook and learned that the issue is quite prevalent. I had to have the transmission and transfer case replaced due to transmission issues and traction issues

2015 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 10, 2026


The vehicle is experiencing extensive factory paint failure and clear-coat delamination on the roof, around the rear windshield, C-pillars, and upper door frames. The condition began approximately 12 months ago around the rear windshield and has progressively spread to multiple upper body panels despite normal ownership and maintenance. The paint is peeling in large sections, exposing the underlying paint layers. Research indicates Acura previously acknowledged a similar paint adhesion defect…

2022 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 8, 2026


We have a 2022 Acura TLX Type S and it has started to show an errors - Adaptive Damper System Problem. From what I can gather from reviewing articles on the Internet is that this problem is caused because of poor wiring design by Honda / Acura, which is causing speed sensors electronics to erode. There are also articles that Honda /Acura is aware of this problem and is currently gathering data. Our concern is that in Michigan, if you have these problems, specially during winter when the roads…

2023 ACURA TLX TYPE S

Filed Jul 8, 2026


Transmission and transfer case failure. Causing the loss of power to the rear wheels. Reducing the traction and stability of the vehicle.

2021 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 8, 2026


On July 7th 2026 I was driving home, came to a stop light at normal speed, when the light turned green I took off at normal speed and I heard a huge cluck / bang from underneath the car and it bogged and didn’t want to move. I then stepped on the gas because of the Car behind me getting to close and my traction control light started to flash and the car started to shake and feel very uncomfortable to drive . After that I realize only the two front wheels of the car were working and even at low…

2021 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 7, 2026


Transmission splines went out and transfer case has also failed which is only sending power to front wheels

2023 ACURA TLX TYPE S

Filed Jul 5, 2026


While making a right turn from a stop the car made a bang sound followed by grinding upon acceleration. I took my 23 TLX type S to a local Dunn Tire and asked them to put it on the lift. They raised all tires off the ground, started the car, and accelerated. Only the front wheels spun. This is the exact scenario lots of consumers have reported with this model when the transfer case splines break off the shaft. The car is driving without error lights but feels different while corning. It's very…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.