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2023 ACURA TLX TYPE S

1 recalls, 4 complaints - 12 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.
294,612 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST1
STEERING:COLUMN1
POWER TRAIN1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 22, 2026
Sun roof top trim from down , top trim plastic not securely install. Top trim, It can be projectile to front driver or front passenger when car hid the break. Sun roof screen came down block the sign of center rear view mirror. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 5, 2026
Incident date: Jul 5, 2026
While making a right turn from a stop the car made a bang sound followed by grinding upon acceleration. I took my 23 TLX type S to a local Dunn Tire and asked them to put it on the lift. They raised all tires off the ground, started the car, and accelerated. Only the front wheels spun. This is the e... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST Aug 31, 2023
Incident date: Aug 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated there was oil leaking from the vehicle onto the floorboard nearby the brake pedal. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that a seal for the steering column was leaking and could cause the steering wheel to seize while drivi... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN Aug 31, 2023
Incident date: Aug 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Carnival. The contact stated there was oil leaking from the vehicle onto the floorboard nearby the brake pedal. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that a seal for the steering column was leaking and could cause the steering wheel to seize while drivi... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 ACURA TLX TYPE S

12 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5
030000 BRAKES (PWS)4
010000 STEERING3
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
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&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
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
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&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
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
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

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
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ACURA TLX TYPE S - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2025 1 0 View
2024 1 0 View
2023 (current) 1 4
2022 1 2 View
2021 1 2 View

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