Acura TLX common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Acura TLX vehicles have filed 870 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (93% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 870
- Owner complaints
- 39
- Recall campaigns
- 36
- Crash-related reports
- 25
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2018 tlx
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2019 tlx
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2020 tlx
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2021 tlx
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2023 tlx
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened2021 tlx
NHTSA opened investigation DP26001
All wheel drive allegation
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Acura TLX problems?
- Across 870 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Acura TLX vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (93%), body & structure (2%), airbags (2%).
- Which Acura TLX model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2015 Acura TLX has the most owner complaints, with 340 filed.
- Are Acura TLX problems dangerous?
- Of the 870 complaints on record, 36 mention a crash, 4 mention a fire and 25 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (340). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.