https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Acura TLX. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:09 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#recall-26V332000-acura-acura-tlx-2023 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Civi https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#recall-26V332000-acura-acura-tlx-2021 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Civi https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#recall-26V332000-acura-acura-tlx-2020 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Civi https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#recall-26V332000-acura-acura-tlx-2019 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Civi https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#recall-26V332000-acura-acura-tlx-2018 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 Civi https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2177481 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My engine has been replaced under warranty for connecting rod bearings failing before the recall 23V-751 existed. 40,000 miles later it failed again. I have paper work and other information available upon request. The vehicle is currently on it's third short block replaced by Acura. No CEL or anything prior to when the knocking started. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2176966 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My car has suffered a well known issue in the 21-25 Acura TLX community. At 71,000 miles my transfer case splines stripped also with the transmission splines. Resulting in me having to pay out of pocket to replace both the transmission and transfer case. I’m really hoping Acura does a recall for this issue. I really like this car and don’t want to have to replace them again. Like I mentioned befor https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2176630 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Adaptive Damper System error on dashboard. Took the car to the dealer and they confirmed two issues. Codes C1646-14 and C1647-14 indicating the stroke sensor has lower limit abnormality. Dealer recommended replacing both rear shocks due to over extension. Once shocks were replaced, codes returned. During further investigation, corrosion was found in the stroke sensor wiring harness. Harness is the https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2176631 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Adaptive Damper System error on dashboard. Took the car to the dealer and they confirmed two issues. Codes C1646-14 and C1647-14 indicating the stroke sensor has lower limit abnormality. Dealer recommended replacing both rear shocks due to over extension. Once shocks were replaced, codes returned. During further investigation, corrosion was found in the stroke sensor wiring harness. Harness is the https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2175993 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I was rolling up to a stop light at approximately 20 mph when the frontal crash mitigation feature suddenly slammed the brakes on fully to a complete stop. I searched the web and found that there are other owners of this model that have had similar occurrences. I could easily have been rear-ended if someone had been following. I was lucky that didn’t happen. Since that day, I have been afraid to d https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2175317 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Warning lights for Electric Parking Brake Problem and Emissions System Problem simultaneously occurring with no definitive solution. Codes can be cleared by disconnecting battery and reconnecting but warning lights eventually come back on sometimes in a matter or days, weeks or month. There are no other issues that coincide with these warning lights coming on. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2175318 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Warning lights for Electric Parking Brake Problem and Emissions System Problem simultaneously occurring with no definitive solution. Codes can be cleared by disconnecting battery and reconnecting but warning lights eventually come back on sometimes in a matter or days, weeks or month. There are no other issues that coincide with these warning lights coming on. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2175319 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Warning lights for Electric Parking Brake Problem and Emissions System Problem simultaneously occurring with no definitive solution. Codes can be cleared by disconnecting battery and reconnecting but warning lights eventually come back on sometimes in a matter or days, weeks or month. There are no other issues that coincide with these warning lights coming on. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2174403 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT My gas tank is failing from the fuel seal, my safety is in danger since it throws a lot of gasoline, take the car to the dealer but they say it's not a factory problem https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2172258 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT PE 25008 The engine knock started on 12/22/25. Motorcars Acura recommended get a case number & have the 2020 TLX towed in for a diagnostic. Online case # XXX Towed to Motorcars on 12/23/25. Talked to Michelle with customer relations & she was going to call Motorcars for info. Motorcars, without my permission, pulled the oil pan & inspected the bearings. #6 rod bearing failed. On 1/15/26, Michell https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2171967 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While accelerating from 0 to 40 miles per hour, I experienced a loud bang come from the car. Turns out the splines were stripped between my transmission and transfer case. This was due to the drive shaft spinning while in park mode, as well as an opening between the transmission and transfer case that was spooling. My powertrain system was severely compromised; who knows what could've happened if https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2171487 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The front camera that operates the cruise control, lane assist, automatic braking, automatic high beam has stopped working. After further research it seems to be a popular problem with this car in a short amount of time. This car is a 2020 with 61,000 miles. The camera costs approximately $2000 to fix and should have a longer life span. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2171488 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The front camera that operates the cruise control, lane assist, automatic braking, automatic high beam has stopped working. After further research it seems to be a popular problem with this car in a short amount of time. This car is a 2020 with 61,000 miles. The camera costs approximately $2000 to fix and should have a longer life span. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2171489 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The front camera that operates the cruise control, lane assist, automatic braking, automatic high beam has stopped working. After further research it seems to be a popular problem with this car in a short amount of time. This car is a 2020 with 61,000 miles. The camera costs approximately $2000 to fix and should have a longer life span. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2171576 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Description of Safety Defect: While starting car up, the digital instrument cluster (speedometer and all primary driver instrumentation) goes completely black with no warning. The infotainment system continues to operate normally. After driving a short distance (sometimes only a few miles), the vehicle then experiences a complete loss of power steering, making the car extremely difficult or impos https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2171577 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Description of Safety Defect: While starting car up, the digital instrument cluster (speedometer and all primary driver instrumentation) goes completely black with no warning. The infotainment system continues to operate normally. After driving a short distance (sometimes only a few miles), the vehicle then experiences a complete loss of power steering, making the car extremely difficult or impos https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2168608 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT This 2021 Acura TLX Type-S has experienced a complete failure of the transfer case after approximately 40,000 miles of use. This unfortunately is a known issue on the online forums for this vehicle in model years 2021-2023. I have a video inspection performed by the local dealership proving this. The only warning is a one-time loud boom when accelerating and a leaking from the transfer case of fl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2168355 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Purchased a 2023 TLX Aspec with Telecommunication package from Carvana. When I as unable to connect my device to the vehicle, I took it to my local Acura dealer per the limited warranty instructions. It was there after they removed the dash, we discovered the control device was missing and the bracket was missing and the coaxial connector that attaches it to the dashboard is broken. The cellula https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2165949 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle experienced vibration symptoms and stalled on the road. The day before it stalled, there were rattling noises which prompted me to take the car to the dealership the next day. I had just received the letter about the recall so I knew it was likely related. The car was towed to the Acura dealership but the dealership denied recall coverage, stating the engine number did not match the https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2165950 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle experienced vibration symptoms and stalled on the road. The day before it stalled, there were rattling noises which prompted me to take the car to the dealership the next day. I had just received the letter about the recall so I knew it was likely related. The car was towed to the Acura dealership but the dealership denied recall coverage, stating the engine number did not match the https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2165482 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While performing routine maintenance on my 2018 Acura TLX, I discovered a critical structural failure in the front right (passenger side) lower control arm. The factory weld connecting the stamped steel control arm to the compliance bushing housing has failed and separated. Visual inspection reveals a clear manufacturing defect: there is a significant crater and void in the weld bead, indicative o https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2165483 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT While performing routine maintenance on my 2018 Acura TLX, I discovered a critical structural failure in the front right (passenger side) lower control arm. The factory weld connecting the stamped steel control arm to the compliance bushing housing has failed and separated. Visual inspection reveals a clear manufacturing defect: there is a significant crater and void in the weld bead, indicative o https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2165260 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Recall performed on 2020 Acura TLX 3.5 for rod bearing recall. Crankshaft and bearings were replaced. 24000 miles later, the engine spun a bearing again with all the new internals. All maintenance records were supplied when the car was brought in. Acura is wanting me to pay 40% of the cost for a short block. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2164649 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The engine has been making rattling noises when you start the vehicle from a long rest, mostly over night, since it has about 24k miles on it, when I purchased it used. I noticed it some time after I purchased it. Took it to Honda dealer in Hickory, NC, but they couldn't hear it. Later also took it to Acura dealer in Charlotte, NC. They couldn't hear it either. I recorded the sound and played https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx https://plaincars.com/make/acura-tlx#complaint-2164880 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of my complaint is to bring to your attention reprehensible policies and misconduct displayed by the automaker, Acura, the premium subsidiary brand of the American Honda Motor Company. On 11/18/2025, I brought in my 2021 Acura TLX Tech w/SH-AWD in for a problem related to the brakes. The front brakes were and continue to make a jarring, very loud, high-pitched s