Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2017 Acura TLX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- 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 Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
- Consequence
- A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
- Consequence
- Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
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Owner complaints (71)
71 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 71 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 33.8% |
| Power train | 18 | 25.4% |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 18.3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 14.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 14.1% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 12.7% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 11.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 5.6% |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 4.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2.8% |
How 2017 compares with other TLX years
Best and worst TLX years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 342 | 6 |
| 2016 | 111 | 3 |
| 2017 | 71 | 3 |
| 2018 | 95 | 4 |
| 2019 | 92 | 6 |
| 2020 | 63 | 5 |
| 2021 | 70 | 4 |
| 2022 | 25 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Acura TLX 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,950
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 321 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 35 / 28 | $2,950 | 321 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 34 / 25 | $3,300 | 358 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 31 / 25 | $3,300 | 358 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2017 Acura TLX FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 Acura TLX have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 23V858000 (fuel pump), 23V751000 (engine), 19V060000 (fuel pump). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 Acura TLX problems?
Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (24), Power train (18), Unknown or other (13) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 Acura TLX get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 24 city, 35 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2017 Acura TLX get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 Acura TLX 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 TLX compare with other years?
Among the 2012–2021 Acura TLX model years at least five years old, the 2012 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2015 the most (342). The 2017 drew 71. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.