Acura TLX complaints by model year
890 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 70 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 63 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| 2018 | 95 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 | 71 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 | 111 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 342 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 15 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Acura TLX recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one TLX model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2018–2023 | — |
| 25V391000 | Jun 12, 2025 | Brake Pedal May Shift Out of Position/FMVSS 108 & 135 | 2021–2025 | 90.1% |
| 24V950000 | Dec 19, 2024 | Fuel Tank and Filler Neck Improperly Welded | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 90.2% |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2020, 2021 | 53.6% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2015–2020 | 76.7% |
| 23V751000 | Nov 13, 2023 | Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear | 2015–2020 | 77.8% |
| 22V950000 | Dec 22, 2022 | Damaged Tire Bead | 2022 | 100% |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 94.7% |
| 19V298000 | Apr 12, 2019 | Timing Belt Teeth May Separate | 2019 | 93.7% |
| 19V060000 | Jan 29, 2019 | Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall | 2015–2019 | 90.3% |
| 16V640000 | Sep 6, 2016 | Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral | 2015 | 95% |
| 14V779000 | Dec 8, 2014 | Automatic Transmission Not Shifting Into Park | 2015 | 93.9% |
| 14V613000 | Oct 1, 2014 | Incorrect Values On Certification Label/Part 567 | 2015 | 94.2% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Acura TLX FAQ
How many recalls has the Acura TLX had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Acura TLX model year from 2012 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Acura TLX year has the most complaints?
Among the last 8 model years with settled counts, the 2015 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (342) and the 2012 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Acura TLX problems?
Across the 2016–2025 model years, owners most often name the engine, power train, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Acura TLX get?
EPA rates the 2025 Acura TLX at 21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.