NHTSA Data Explorer

Acura TLX

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

928

Active records

Recalls

14

Active records

TSBs

642

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

25

Crashes

36

Fires

4

Top reported issues — Acura TLX

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Operating state

617

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

304

Performance issue

230

Reporting mechanism

205

Engine behavior

151

Condition issue

145

Noise

128

Vibration/harshness

128

Driver assistance issue

127

Starting behavior

58

Braking behavior

56

Fluid issue

38

Steering behavior

31

Electrical issue

25

Safety restraint issue

24

Powering on/off behavior

20

Access/entry issue

19

Infotainment behavior

16

Thermal issue

15

Ride/handling behavior

13

Safety restraint behavior

10

Lighting behavior

9

Recent change

8

Communication/network issue

4

HVAC behavior

2

Smell

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 ACURA TLX

Filed Aug 29, 2026


The transfer case and transmission splines have been stripped causing the car to be FWD only. The issue was confirmed by the dealer, and both the transfer case and transmission were replaced under warranty. The car shuddered, followed by a drivetrain noise for a few seconds. No warning lights or messages appeared when the incident occurred. The issue occurred at approximately 26,574 miles on the odometer.

2021 ACURA TLX

Filed Aug 26, 2026


transfer case leaking fluids at 73,000 miles

2015 ACURA TLX

Filed Aug 22, 2026


As I’m driving my car will shift in neutral which I know this isn’t normal on highway, bridges even low grounds. Don’t see a recall on my car, but after researching I seen In September 2019 tlx was having some of the same problems different year. And this situation happen 3x so far til I afraid to drive it. Just driving smoothly then goes into different gear which can put me, my kids and anyone else in danger.

2021 ACURA TLX

Filed Aug 22, 2026


Transmission and transfer case failure. Noticed a very small amount of fluid leaking and took to dealership. Dealer informed me that I was lucky to have noticed and that the transfer case spline failure had occurred. Notified that the problem could lead to sudden loss of all wheel drive and loss of vehicle control, vehicle slipping, and oversteer. DP26001 had indicated that these issues are a safety concern and could lead to an accident. I had noticed instability in certain issues where the…

2017 ACURA TLX

Filed Aug 18, 2026


Acura Service Bulletin B18-014 (NHTSA TSB #10135108) The repeated failure of the driver’s power seat height-adjustment mechanism due to stripped internal gears in the Vertical Transmission Assembly (VTA), as identified in Acura Service Bulletin B18-014, presents a significant safety concern. A failure of the driver’s seat adjustment mechanism can prevent the driver from maintaining a proper and secure seating position, potentially impairing visibility, access to the pedals and steering wheel,…

2020 ACURA TLX

Filed Aug 5, 2026


- The engine system failed and it is available for inspection -While driving on the highway at normal traffic speed, my vehicle suddenly developed a loud knocking noise and the check engine light lit up. Within moments, the engine lost power and became inoperable, leaving me unable to continue driving while being 300 miles away from home. This incident occurred at about 5-6AM, having to maneuver through traffic before the sunrise. This created a serious safety risk because surrounding vehicles…

2021 ACURA TLX

Filed Aug 4, 2026


I'm losing power than normal all of a sudden. When I step on the gas after light hits green in sport and sport plus mode my car losses traction even when traction control is on, and I hear a loud clunck sound. After the the loud clunck sound the car losses RPM while driving I step off the gas and step back on it and the RPM goes back to normal again.

2025 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 24, 2026


I was driving in heavy traffic when the steering on my 2025 Acura TLX AWD froze up. Several codes were displayed. I managed to direct the vehicle to the right shoulder where I turned the engine off. I restarted the engine but the steering was still inoperable and the codes were still displayed. I turned the engine off again. When I restarted it the second time the codes were gone and I was able to drive the car back home.

2019 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel failed to responded as needed. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was restarted but stalled immediately. The contact inspected the vehicle but found no fault. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that…

2016 ACURA TLX

Filed Jul 18, 2026


PAWS system component failure causing the steering angle to misalign, throttle response to decrease, and drivability to decrease severely

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.