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Acura TLX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 885 owner complaints for the Acura TLX, covering model years 2012 to 2025. The 2015 model year drew the most complaints (342), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 13 recall campaigns on file
  • 885 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 12 model years with data (2012–2025)
  • most complaints: 2015 (342 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (261 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V332000 (reported May 21, 2026)
  • 36 complaints reporting a crash (4.1%)
  • 5 complaints reporting a fire (0.6%)
  • 21 complaints reporting an injury (2.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Acura TLX complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2015 model year has the most complaints: 342 of 885, or 38.6%. Next come 2016 (110) and 2018 (95). The fewest are for 2012, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Acura TLX owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2012–2025Column chart of 885 complaints across 14 model years. The highest is 2015 with 342. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2012: 1 complaint120122013: 0 complaints20132014: 0 complaints20142015: 342 complaints34220152016: 110 complaints11020162017: 71 complaints7120172018: 95 complaints9520182019: 92 complaints9220192020: 62 complaints6220202021: 68 complaints6820212022: 25 complaints2520222023: 10 complaints1020232024: 5 complaints520242025: 4 complaints42025
Acura TLX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Acura TLX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201210000
201534212050
20161105060
2017712310
2018953120
2019927130
2020624010
2021683030
2022250000
2023100000
202450000
202540000
All model years885365210

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Acura TLX components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 261 complaints (29.5% of all 885), followed by Engine (223) and Electrical System (157).

Components named most often in Acura TLX complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Acura TLX complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train26129.5%
Engine22325.2%
Electrical System15717.7%
Unknown or Other11713.2%
Fuel/Propulsion System778.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling707.9%
Service Brakes707.9%
Vehicle Speed Control495.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance384.3%
Steering374.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline283.2%
Lane Departure273.1%
Suspension262.9%
Air Bags232.6%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)232.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Acura TLX recalls

13 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name TLX, newest first. The 13 campaigns cover model years 2015 to 2025. The 2015 and 2019 model years appear in the most campaigns (6 each).

  • 13 recall campaigns
Acura TLX recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2015: 6 campaigns2016: 3 campaigns2017: 3 campaigns2018: 4 campaigns2019: 6 campaigns
2020: 5 campaigns2021: 4 campaigns2022: 3 campaigns2023: 3 campaigns2024: 1 campaign2025: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V332000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

    Model years 2018–2021, 2023

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V391000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

    Model years 2021–2025

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V950000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 2021–2023

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V064000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

    Model years 2020–2021

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  5. NHTSA campaign 23V858000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2015–2020

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  6. NHTSA campaign 23V751000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

    Model years 2015–2020

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  7. NHTSA campaign 22V950000

    Reported

    Tires › Bead

    Model year 2022

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Acura TLX vehicles. The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.

    Consequence:
    Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GCW.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V215000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2019–2020

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  9. NHTSA campaign 19V298000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys

    Model year 2019

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

    Consequence:
    Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  10. NHTSA campaign 19V060000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2015–2019

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Show 3 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V640000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    Model year 2015

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX 2WD and 4WD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the transmission wire harness connections may have insufficient crimps, and, as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Acura has notified owners, and dealers will, based on the automatic transmission serial number, update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC2.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 14V779000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2015

    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.

    Consequence:
    If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JM8.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 14V613000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2015

    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear printed on the safety certification label. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 21, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK6.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Acura TLX questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Acura TLX have?

NHTSA lists 13 vehicle recall campaigns for the Acura TLX, covering model years 2012 to 2025. The most recent, 26V332000, was reported on May 21, 2026 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2015 and 2019 model years are covered by the most campaigns (6 each).

Which Acura TLX model year has the most complaints?

The 2015 model year, with 342 of the 885 complaints in NHTSA’s file (38.6%). The next are 2016 (110) and 2018 (95). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Acura TLX complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 261 complaints, or 29.5% of all 885. Engine (223) and Electrical System (157) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Acura TLX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Acura dealer.

How many Acura TLX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 885 complaints, 36 report a crash, 5 a fire, 21 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Acura models

8 models · most complaints first

The Acura models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Acura VIN decoder with every Acura model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Acura MDX 2001–2026 · 42 recalls · 3,275 complaints
  • Acura TL 1995–2014 · 25 recalls · 3,118 complaints
  • Acura RDX 2007–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,152 complaints
  • Acura TSX 2004–2014 · 12 recalls · 671 complaints
  • Acura CL 1997–2004 · 11 recalls · 586 complaints
  • Acura Integra 1995–2026 · 5 recalls · 443 complaints
  • Acura RL 1996–2015 · 20 recalls · 423 complaints
  • Acura ILX 2013–2022 · 11 recalls · 269 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.