2016 ACURA TLX

3 recalls, 159 complaints - 373 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F... Read more

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2,490,460 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

Consequence

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner... Read more

248,999 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Consequence

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W... Read more

437,032 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

159 total complaints 7 crashes 1 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26
ENGINE	26
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	22
POWER TRAIN	16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	9
STEERING	9
VISIBILITY/WIPER	5
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	5
SEATS	2

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

This vehicle was sold to me on July 18, 2025 with Campaign CH7 open and unperformed. The dealer's disclosure form falsely stated that I had been informed of all recalls with the vehicle. No specific mention of Campaign CH7 was ever made. Separately, Acura manufacturer records (eVRM/Techline) confir... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

My vehicle will not start so I jumped my battery when my car cut on I had a bunch of lights flashing my engine light my power steering light the miles per hour on my dash was flashing will not let me put my car into drive or reverse and when I did get it into drive my steering wheel was completely l... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2026

Gear shift cluster lights up and flashes dash states service gear shift will not start or go in gear. No codes found. Happened multiple times but never while at dealership. Now the dash cluster keeps randomly going black but never longer than 2 mins so I can't take it to the dealership while it happ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2026

I parked the vehicle in a parking lot. I walked away and it immediately started smoking. Shortly after that, flames appeared coming from the hood. Shortly after that, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames.

Fire 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and metal shavings were found in the engine oil. The dealer replaced the camshaft and lifters; however, the failure worsened. ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to shift into gear. The traction control warning light was illuminated, and the message to shift into 4WD was displayed. Additionally, the brake light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campa... Read more

Incident date: Oct 6, 2025

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

The “check high voltage system” warning came on, we noticed the hearing stopped. This started after 12,000 miles. The dealership said they fixed it and gave it back the warning reappeared a few days later, same events we lost heat and then the warning came back on. We have it back at the deale... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

The recall campaign from Jan 19,2024 Manufacturer Recall Number24S02 NHTSA Recall Number24V031 has been open since 2024 and has not had a remedy become available. In the meantime, my passenger side pillar has become detached, as warned in the recall. Rain leaks into my car and causes visibility issu... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2025

Fords around the 2017 year have an issue with their backup cameras not working which is the issue mine is having. When putting truck in reverse backup camera is fully fuzzy with green lines or just goes fully back. It still beeps and can detect something close, but the actual camera doesn't work any... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2025

Center display for backup camera locks up and no longer shows live view causing a near miss on people walking behind vehicle. Possibly related: Center display also sometimes goes blank or audio fails. Need video to show sequence of events, but that can not be uploaded. Also, when center display ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2025

The car was at a red light so it automatically stopped. when the lights turned green, I removed my foot from the break and the car would not move. I had to call OnStar for roadside assistance and they called the police to make sure I was safe and that traffic flowed safely. My car was towed to the d... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2023

My car keeps draining my battery. Just bought brand new batteries from Less Schwab and they are both failed! The auto shop did a draw test and says the car isn't drawing power. But it's drawing power somewhere. I found 2 videos saying there's issues with the sliding door wiring corroding? Still work... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

I have been having issues with my vehicle's backup camera for about 3-4 years. Initially, the backup camera rarely went black when I reversed so I was not very concerned Over the years, it has worsened that now every time I drive the camera goes black at least once when I drive my car. There has ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2025

Seatbelts have been recalled but no fix has been approved, Ford says 3rd quarter of 2025, but we are now nearly in the 4th quarter

Incident date: Aug 26, 2024

the engine makes a noise, and it like loses power when going up a hill. It also does like a hault while driving.

Incident date: Jul 2, 2025

Power steering module failure

Incident date: Jun 7, 2023

after shortly pumping gas, I received a alert on my car that I needed to check my fuel cap, after checking fuel cap I proceeded to drive on the highway during this time a multitude of sensors started to go off on my car, and it started to drive weird there were light such as my interlock, being deac... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2025

I have read a lot about the "Death Wobble." It appears there has been no recall on this but I believe there have been many incidents. Almost every day that the vehicle is driven and we hit a bump in the road going between 30-45 miles the steering wheel shakes aggressively. Would you not call this a ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2025

My husband, kids and I were headed home from dinner around 8:30 pm and the Sunroof randomly exploded. Nothing hit it at all.

Incident date: Apr 20, 2025

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Lexus CT200H. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and brake warning light and check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake booster and brake booster pump were faulty and needed... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid. The contact stated while 65 MPH on the freeway, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering assist failed to operate. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality returned... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

Incident date: Mar 12, 2025

For some reason, KIA has halted production of the Air Bag Clock Spring mechanism for 2003 Kia Sorento's EX with cruise control. In my opinion, this was a vital component of the Air Bag safety system for any vehicle. So why the halt in the production of this vital part. Kia part #93490-3E160. May... Read more

Incident date: Mar 12, 2025

After placing vehicle in Park, vehicle rolled away and destroyed my mailbox. Luckily I was able to stop it inches away from neighbors car. There is a recall for other years, but none for this year. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer yet, however, after talking to the dealership service ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 12, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Dec 13, 2024

The incident occurred at a stop sign where I was waiting behind one other vehicle. The vehicle ahead of me accelerated from the stop sign to turn into traffic, but abruptly slammed on their brakes. I had began accelerating up to the stop sign and was unable to stop before impacting the car in front ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blue. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Incident date: Nov 13, 2024

On November 8, I was on a 5 hour drive and after 4 hours while driving on the gas engine since the 43 mile electric range was already depleted, a warning suddenly appeared on the dashboard screen - Shift to Park, something about reduced propulsion and the check engine light came on. I was driving 55... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2024

1. my car has steering wheel gearbox recall. I contacted the dealership where I purchased the car in "Phillipsburg Easton Honda" but they vaguely answered me saying that they don't have the part to repair it and will let me know when they have. Without telling me any time frame to repair it. 2. The... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2024

The contact's wife owns a 2023 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the front struts had failed and needed to be replaced. Th... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2024

With beta self driving engaged, I turned south on [XXX] intending to turn west on [XXX]. At [XXX], there are 2 right turn lanes. I approached the intersection turning from the left lane. Rather than turn right, the car continued straight. I was able to manually override the system and luckily b... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2023

A few months back my car started to loose its ability to accelerate on the highway. I stopped to get my oil changed to see if that would help but the acceleration was still very limited. Now a month ago, my car started pouring smoke out of the exhaust. It was brought to a mechanic who said it was a ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2023

Heading westbound on I-70, taking Exit 29 off ramp from highway, I drove over uneven pavement. My traction control, ABS and brake lights illuminated, the brakes suddenly felt mushy. As I approached the stoplight at the end of the exit ramp, I questioned whether I would be able to stop. Scared me imm... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. The contact received two unknown recall repair notifications for the driver’s and the passenger’s frontal air bags. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the unknown recall repairs were performed. The contact stated that when the vehicle was picked up from... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2023

On my model year 2023 RAM 3500 equipped with the Cummins 6.7L High Output engine, the premature failure of the camshaft valve lifter has caused the engine camshaft to have abnormal wear due the valve lifter roller bearing seizing. This has also caused metallic debris to contaminate the engine oil ca... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2023

I had my top engine block (not sure why not a full engine replacement) replaced under warranty June 2023. Shortly after the fix my AC unit stopped working. Once I got my AC unit fixed, about 1.5 months after my engine was not performing. My car would not turn over and when it did, it was in limp ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2024

Received customer satisfaction bulletin 23B56. Door reinforcement can crack and door pulls away from car Salinas Valley Ford had my car for 6 weeks. Claims they have no ETA on door arrival Won’t pay for rental car any longer. Wants me to drive unsafe car until they get new door whenever that m... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2024

EGR valve failed while driving on the freeway. Loss power. Check engine light on. Propulsion power reduced. It is safety and emissions related.

Incident date: Aug 21, 2024

EGR valve failed while driving on the freeway. Loss power. Check engine light on. Propulsion power reduced. It is safety and emissions related.

Incident date: Apr 30, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sportage. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. During the failure, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed and determined that the engin... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2024

2025 Winnebago Ekko with 3600 miles. Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme 215/85 R16 on driver's front shredded for no apparent reason. Fortunately no accident.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

The car started to jerk as I was driving. Sometimes it's OK other times it starts when I accelerate like it goes out of gear came on. I did try to take it to AutoZone with the light had already gone off. I also took it diagnostic. they said that I could Transmission control module issue. I change my... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2024

Check engine Transmission ABS VSA TPMS All lights went on suddenly. While I was driving suddenly all lights came on dashboard. I’ve used OBD scanner to find the root cause but the problem can’t be detected. I went to Acura dealer in NJ and paid $250. They inspected, and said it could be this... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the A-pillar trim detached and struck another vehicle. No Police report was filed. No known injuries were sustained. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V116000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The man... Read more

Incident date: Aug 25, 2023

2012 Hyundai Sonata engine ceased on [XXX] heading west away from Dallas, Texas on [XXX] leaving my young daughter stranded in the middle of nowhere on her way to Lubbock Texas. Daughter had car towed by AAA to the closest Hyundai dealer and Hyundai dealer did not advise daughter that recalled engin... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2024

Check engine light appears, also a blue engine and a turtle. The dealer is aware, they have had it 3times for the same issue and this time 23 days and counting. Currently Mercedes has no fix. I purchased the veh 30 Nov 23- first appeared 16 dec and continued going on and off.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 ACURA TLX

2016 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	9.8%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 ACURA TLX

373 manufacturer communications from 183 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	62
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	31
100000 POWER TRAIN	30
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	28
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	25
020000 SUSPENSION	17
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	17
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	16

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this is

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, pr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for sta

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RLXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Rear/Front Bank Fue

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately res

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately re

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"Dealer message - Today, March 30, 2022, Acura is announcing a product update and warranty extension for certain 2015-2020 TLX vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that may affect the idle stop operation and starter under certain conditi

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 MDXs, RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected), P0171 & P0174 (Re

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 MDXs & 2015-2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-s

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220000 SEATS

Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-start the veh

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance].

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

140000 AIR BAGS

Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run t

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. Your TLX previously had the transmission replaced because of a leaking 9-speed au

100000 POWER TRAIN

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer was improperly manufactured and may

100000 POWER TRAIN

140000 AIR BAGS

"Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup.

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2019 TLXs with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC P0420 (Rear Bank Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold [Bank 2])

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2016 TLX V6s & 2016 MDXs with a client complaint of a no-start condition that requires the 12V battery to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of this

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ACURA TLX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ACURA TLX across all model years (2015, 2025).

39 Total Recalls

1,371 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

68 Reported Crashes

9 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

ACURA TLX - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	1	4	View
2024	1	8	View
2023	3	15	View
2022	3	41	View
2021	4	126	View
2020	5	95	View
2019	6	133	View
2018	4	150	View
2017	3	105	View
2016 (current)	3	159
2015	6	534	View
2012	0	1	View

Other ACURA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MDX	510	4,287	View
RDX	335	2,540	View
ILX	275	337	View
RLX	187	163	View
NSX	161	20	View
INTEGRA	132	758	View
TLX TYPE S	120	2	View
MDX HYBRID	102	0	View

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2016 ACURA TLX

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Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 ACURA TLX

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 ACURA TLX

Most Affected Components

ACURA TLX - All Years Overview

ACURA TLX - Year by Year

Other ACURA Models