Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Acura TLX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
- Summary
- 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 Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Consequence
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Brake Pedal May Shift Out of Position/FMVSS 108 & 135
- Summary
- 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Fuel Tank and Filler Neck Improperly Welded
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- 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 Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
- Summary
- 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 vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
- Consequence
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- 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. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
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Owner complaints (70)
70 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 27 | 38.6% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 14.3% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 14.3% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 12.9% |
| Air bags | 7 | 10% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 8.6% |
| Suspension | 6 | 8.6% |
| Engine | 5 | 7.1% |
| Steering | 3 | 4.3% |
How 2021 compares with other TLX years
Best and worst TLX years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 111 | 3 |
| 2017 | 71 | 3 |
| 2018 | 95 | 4 |
| 2019 | 92 | 6 |
| 2020 | 63 | 5 |
| 2021 | 70 | 4 |
| 2022 | 25 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
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), 2021 Acura TLX 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 357 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 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 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $3,300 | 357 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 31 / 25 | $3,300 | 352 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | $3,400 | 371 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 29 / 24 | $3,400 | 369 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 420 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,900 | 421 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2021 Acura TLX FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Acura TLX have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 25V391000 (brake), 24V950000 (fuel system), 24V064000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Acura TLX problems?
Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (27), Service brakes (10), Unknown or other (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Acura TLX get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 22 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2021 Acura TLX get?
NHTSA rated the 2021 Acura TLX 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9% rollover risk).
How does the 2021 TLX compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Acura TLX model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (63) and the 2016 the most (111). The 2021 drew 70. 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.