2022 ACURA TLX TYPE S
1 recalls, 2 complaints - 40 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 |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Apr 4, 2026
Engines has a severe issue with coolant leaking into the engine cylinders due to a design defect in the engine block. This "coolant intrusion" lead to misfires, engine overheating, and complete engine failure, and is requiring a full engine replacement.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Apr 4, 2026
This vehicle is equipped with Blue Cruise, a hands-free driving feature. While in hands-free drive mode (Blue Cruise), the vehicle abruptly disengaged and aggressively pulled off the highway. In icy conditions and at high speeds. This is abnormal for the system. Typically, if the Blue Cruise disenga... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 ACURA TLX TYPE S
40 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 9 |
| 010000 STEERING | 8 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 7 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 1 |
| 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
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
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&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
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&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&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
BTI&04222022901
Apr 22, 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
Emissions Recall
Apr 11, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"Customer letter - Your vehicle may be equipped with an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system that violates California and Federal standards and regulations."
Emissions Recall
Apr 11, 2022
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
"Customer letter - Your vehicle may be equipped with an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system that violates California and Federal standards and regulations."
Emissions Recall
Apr 11, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
"Customer letter - Your vehicle may be equipped with an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system that violates California and Federal standards and regulations."
BTI&03302022901
Mar 30, 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
BTI&03302022901
Mar 30, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
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
BTIS03092022
Mar 9, 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
BBOM02182022
Feb 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S units for a software defect that may prevent the MIL from turning off and DTC P2402 from clearing. Refer to you
BBOM02182022
Feb 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S units for a software defect that may prevent the MIL from turning off and DTC P2402 from clearing. Refer to you
B22-007
Feb 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Due to PGM-FI software errors, vehicles that experience an evaporative leak check module (ELCM) circuit failure may not be able to turn off the MIL and clear DTC P2402, even if repaired. Some 2021 TLX Type S models have a
B22-007
Feb 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Due to PGM-FI software errors, vehicles that experience an evaporative leak check module (ELCM) circuit failure may not be able to turn off the MIL and clear DTC P2402, even if repaired. Some 2021 TLX Type S models have a
BJA17882
Sep 10, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Job Aid - This job aid contains information on the MOST Bus Network and troubleshooting information for common problems.
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
ACURA TLX TYPE S - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA TLX TYPE S across all model years (2021, 2025).
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Total Recalls
8
Total Complaints
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Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
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Reported Deaths