2021 ACURA TLX TYPE S
1 recalls — 2 complaints — 27 TSBs
25V031000 Jan 23, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Consequence
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
POWER TRAIN
May 31, 2026
Incident date: Nov 10, 2025
While accelerating from a stop, I heard a loud bang from the drivetrain area and initially believed another vehicle had struck the rear of my car. After checking my surroundings, I realized there had been no collision. Immediately after the incident, the vehicle lost power delivery to the rear whee... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2025
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system of the vehicle became partially inoperable after hearing a loud bang under normal vehicle acceleration some time in early 2025. The vehicle did not trigger or display any warnings stored in the onboard computer or on the dash display that the AWD system had any fault... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 ACURA TLX TYPE S
27 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 8 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 7 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 6 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 |
BTI&08282023904
Aug 28, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type Sa??s with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better under
BTI&08142023901
Aug 14, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type Sa??s with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better under
BTI&07272023903
Jul 27, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type Sa??s with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better unders
BTI&06152023901
Jun 15, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
BTI&06012023904
Jun 1, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
BTI&06012023904
Jun 1, 2023
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
ATI&05162023906
May 16, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
ATI&05012023905
May 1, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
ATI&04172023905
Apr 17, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
ATI&04172023905
Apr 17, 2023
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
BTI&03302023904
Mar 30, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
BTI&03302023904
Mar 30, 2023
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
ATI&03162023907
Mar 16, 2023
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
ATI&03162023907
Mar 16, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
BTI&03022023901
Mar 2, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
BTI&01182023902
Jan 18, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&01182023902
Jan 18, 2023
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&01032023903
Jan 3, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&01032023903
Jan 3, 2023
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&12132022903
Dec 13, 2022
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&12132022903
Dec 13, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&11282022904
Nov 28, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&11282022904
Nov 28, 2022
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&11022022903
Nov 2, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&10252022904
Oct 25, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&10062022903
Oct 6, 2022
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
BTI&09152022904
Sep 15, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur wh
ACURA TLX TYPE S — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA TLX TYPE S across all model years (2021–2025).
5
Total Recalls
6
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths