Acura TLX problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 639 owner complaints and 13 recalls on file for the Acura TLX (2015–2025). The 2015 TLX has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.
- Complaints
- 639
- Recalls
- 13
- Model years
- 11
- Worst year
- 2015
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Acura TLX years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2015 Acura TLX — 158 complaints; top problem: Engine
- 2019 Acura TLX — 84 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
- 2018 Acura TLX — 87 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
- 2016 Acura TLX — 76 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Engine
- 2021 Acura TLX — 70 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2023 (11 complaints).
Every Acura TLX model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 TLX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Electrical System |
| 2024 TLX | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2023 TLX | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Brakes |
| 2022 TLX | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2021 TLX | 70 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| 2020 TLX | 63 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Engine |
| 2019 TLX | 84 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | Engine |
| 2018 TLX | 87 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | Engine |
| 2017 TLX | 56 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | Engine |
| 2016 TLX | 76 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Engine |
| 2015 TLX | 158 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | Engine |
Most common Acura TLX problem areas (all years)
- Engine248 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain128 complaints
- Electrical System118 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion97 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech65 complaints
- Brakes47 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control25 complaints
- Steering25 complaints
- Suspension23 complaints
- Body & Structure16 complaints
Complaint trend
Acura TLX recalls
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Risk: Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Risk: If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Other Acura models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology