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Acura TLX
Data refreshed August 8, 2026
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Complaints
923
Active records
Recalls
14
Active records
TSBs
642
Active records
Filing history
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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
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Performance issue
Reporting mechanism
Engine behavior
Condition issue
Driver assistance issue
Noise
Vibration/harshness
Starting behavior
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Steering behavior
Electrical issue
Safety restraint issue
Powering on/off behavior
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Thermal issue
Ride/handling behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Lighting behavior
Recent change
Communication/network issue
HVAC behavior
Smell
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2020 ACURA TLX
Filed Aug 5, 2026
- The engine system failed and it is available for inspection -While driving on the highway at normal traffic speed, my vehicle suddenly developed a loud knocking noise and the check engine light lit up. Within moments, the engine lost power and became inoperable, leaving me unable to continue driving while being 300 miles away from home. This incident occurred at about 5-6AM, having to maneuver through traffic before the sunrise. This created a serious safety risk because surrounding vehicles…
2021 ACURA TLX
Filed Aug 4, 2026
I'm losing power than normal all of a sudden. When I step on the gas after light hits green in sport and sport plus mode my car losses traction even when traction control is on, and I hear a loud clunck sound. After the the loud clunck sound the car losses RPM while driving I step off the gas and step back on it and the RPM goes back to normal again.
2025 ACURA TLX
Filed Jul 24, 2026
I was driving in heavy traffic when the steering on my 2025 Acura TLX AWD froze up. Several codes were displayed. I managed to direct the vehicle to the right shoulder where I turned the engine off. I restarted the engine but the steering was still inoperable and the codes were still displayed. I turned the engine off again. When I restarted it the second time the codes were gone and I was able to drive the car back home.
2019 ACURA TLX
Filed Jul 22, 2026
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 middle of the road. The vehicle was restarted but stalled immediately. The contact inspected the vehicle but found no fault. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that…
2016 ACURA TLX
Filed Jul 18, 2026
PAWS system component failure causing the steering angle to misalign, throttle response to decrease, and drivability to decrease severely
2022 ACURA TLX
Filed Jul 17, 2026
Transfer case failure, leakage, discovered after warranty expired. Took vehicle in describing seeming loss of AWD and tech informed me it was “normal” I Later discovered, during an oil change, a leak From the transmission or transfer case that covered the lower skid plate, which looking up, was directly related to a known failure of the Type S’s transfer case/Transmission causing a loss of traction to the rear wheels.
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