Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | −53% | 1 | Transmission | Good |
| 2023 | 11 | −43% | 3 | Electrical | Good |
| 2022 | 25 | −28% | 3 | Transmission | Average |
| 2021 | 72 | 1.3× | 4 | Transmission | Average |
| 2020 | 63 | typical | 5 | Engine | Average |
| 2019 | 93 | 1.3× | 6 | Engine | Average |
| 2018 | 96 | 1.2× | 4 | Engine | Average |
| 2017 | 71 | −65% | 3 | Engine | Good |
| 2016 | 111 | −48% | 3 | Engine | Good |
| 2015 | 344 | 3.6× | 6 | Transmission | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median TLX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Acura TLX problems
Latest Acura TLX recalls
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is JKX.
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Acura TLX should you avoid?
2015 — this year has the most complaints relative to other TLX years at the same age, led by transmission & drivetrain problems in the 2015.
What is the best year for the Acura TLX?
2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other TLX years at the same age, followed by 2024 and 2016. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Acura TLX problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (294), transmission & drivetrain (265) and electrical system (156). Engine complaints peak in the 2015 model year.
How many recalls has the Acura TLX had?
13 recalls across 2015–2024. The model year with the most is 2015. See all Acura TLX recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.