2020 ACURA TLX

5 recalls, 95 complaints - 77 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO... Read more

98,892 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RD... Read more

Consequence

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

750,114 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgelin... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

624,552 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

95 total complaints 2 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	13
ENGINE	12
POWER TRAIN	12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
STEERING	8
SERVICE BRAKES	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
SUSPENSION	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
AIR BAGS	2

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

ADAS system, camera behind windshield. Multiple safety systems malfunctioning Honda sense with all ADAS safety features are not working and risk the emergency braking system to engage without reason. Caliber Collison and Protech have diagnosed and confirmed the problem. Honda service has confirm... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

Chassis frame rotted

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

My wife was driving the car on the freeway, it started losing power and a loud knocking noise came from the engine. She was in the center lane of the interstate and was barely able to pull safely to the side of the road. We had the vehicle towed to our home as it is no longer able to drive.

Incident date: Dec 30, 2024

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK OF FRONT PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT UNLOCK DOOR. PLUNGER TRIES TO MOVE UP WHEN ENERGIZED BUT STAYS IN LOCKED POSITION. DOOR DESIGN DOES NOT INCLUDE MECHANICAL KEY UNLOCK OVERRIDE. A FIRST RESPONDER WOULD NEED NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS TO LIFT UP THE DOOR LOCK STEM. THIS FAILURE PUTS ANY PAS... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2025

After operating the vehicle normally and backing into a parking space, I stopped the vehicle and selected Park, turned the vehicle off, and exited. Before the driver’s door was closed, the vehicle began to roll forward unexpectedly. I ran back to the vehicle and reentered it to regain control, wi... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Sep 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal sound and failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a wiri... Read more

Incident date: Sep 27, 2025

The “consider taking a break” is extremely distracting and this feature is unable to be disabled. Spurious alarms create a distracting, unsafe driving condition, contrary to what it is aiming for.

Incident date: Sep 27, 2025

Incident date: Dec 17, 2025

My truck is a 2020 F150 3.5 eco-boost four-wheel-drive, 41,000 miles I’ve owned the truck since November 20th 2021, the mileage at time of purchase was 28,211. Less than 30 days later I had taken it to the Ford dealership to have the IWE’s replaced and wheel bearings, which is the four-wheel-dri... Read more

Incident date: Nov 16, 2025

We had the oil changed like always and shortly after I was checking the oil and it was not even on the dipstick so I added some and checked for leaks anywhere did not see any than we had problems with it barely accelerating so took it to dealership the performed the anti knock sensor upgrade for fre... Read more

Incident date: Nov 16, 2025

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Incident date: Nov 3, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while attempting to have the front windshield replaced, the contact was informed that the independent mechanic was unable to replace the windshield due to an issue with the static and dynamic angling calibration. The vehicle was then towed ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2025

10/20/2025 I was driving my sons car because he told me the car transmission locked up on him while he was driving 65MPH on highway, and sure enough it did it to me. I took it to Davis Moore Jeep Dealership and they told me the TCM needed to be replaced ($1,200.00 out of pocket), so on 10/25/25 the ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2025

While driving our 2025 Chevrolet Traverse with 9450 miles at 45 MPH, it suddenly came to a complete stop and would not advance. Eventually after restarting the vehicle it would drive again, but the ABS, collision avoidance, traction control, and emergency braking was disabled. We learned that the ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

On July 5th 2025 round 5:15 pm EST, while driving in the center lane of the highway at approximately 73 mph, the check engine light and multiple amber warning lights suddenly turned on. This occurred at just 1,920 miles on a brand-new vehicle. At the time of the incident, the vehicle stopped respond... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

My 2025 Tucson hybrid violently stopped in mid traffic while leaving the intersection once the signal turned green to proceed. I accelerated getting to speed limit then it abruptly stopped, violently throwing contents from back seat to the forward cabin. Both, myself the driver and my passenger were... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

While driving my Chevy Volt lost power as it disconnected from a full charged battery to gas as the check engine light lit on. The car would then hesitate after stopping at a light/stop sign, losing and regaining power as it gained momentum (which was very dangerous), and would no longer charge. T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Audi Q5E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V080000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stat... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2025

Complete transmission failure without a known cause. 2019 with just over 120,000 miles but I feel like the transmission should have held up for much longer and it is not the first time I had to have work done. A few years prior, I'd taken it in for a transmission service where they needed to drain... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2025

During rain events, headlight housings are becoming inundated with moisture (L and R sides). A quick search on multiple forums shows this is a known issue with all Porsche models. During night driving this issue reduces visibility significantly. Yes, this puts my occupants and other drivers at risk.... Read more

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

The car is having loss of power and issues with parking or turning at low speeds. I took it in and it needs a new power transfer case. There are metal shavings in it. I see there is a recall for 2017-2019 but the dealership is saying my vin is not affected

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

The steering sticks. The sticking is making it difficult to control the vehicle without excessive jerking. According to mechanic, it's the gearbox.

Incident date: Sep 23, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Audi E-Tron. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V867000 (Electrical System). The part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the battery module had failed and n... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the rear seat belt monitor fault service required message was displayed. The button had to be depressed and reset. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The local dealer was contacted, but the... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2025

Incident date: Aug 5, 2025

I own a 2017 Honda Accord “Touring” model that has developed an intermittent audio problem (described below) that is a safety issue because it causes serious driver distraction and impatience to reach a destination to turn the car off. There is NO WAY for the driver to stop the problem without t... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2025

The failure involved the breaking of the oil chain, which resulted in catastrophic engine damage. Consequently, the timing chain and splash shield were also compromised due to the initial failure. The incident appears to be caused by a malfunction or defect in the oil chain assembly. The affected co... Read more

Incident date: Dec 25, 2024

Car would randomly not start and went dead at red stop lights on occasion. Had to have the car towed to BMW dealership where they diagnosed it as a bad starter. Car only has 35,000 miles and this appears to be a know problem by BMW and BMW owners.

Incident date: Jul 6, 2025

I purchased a used BMW from a local dealership, unaware that the vehicle had unresolved safety and mechanical issues. Over time, I began experiencing repeated problems including: •Power loss and hesitation while driving •Malfunctioning engine and drivetrain components •Electrical system glitch... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2025

I am writing to report a concerning incident involving the Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature on my 2026 Tesla Model Y. The incident occurred on Saturday, [XXX], at approximately [XXX] EDT at the intersection of [XXX] . My wife and I were traveling from Safety Harbor, FL to Foxtail Coffee on [XXX] , a... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2024

My Honda CR-V Hybrid would stop working on the highway at high speeds. Sporadically, I would be driving at speeds from 55-75mph and the accelerator pedal would stop working and my car would start slowing to a halt. I would have to pull over to the side of the highway quickly, turn the car off, and... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2024

1. The Transmission 2. -While driving at highway speeds the vehicle slipped into neutral multiple times, other vehicles have swerved to avoid our sudden slow down. -Has lurched forward from stop when foot was removed from brake at intersection with pedestrian present. -Stalled completely... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2025

Turning steering wheel to the left seems to stick somewhat between 9 and 11 o'clock position. It seems more likely happening in cold weather and more obvious at lower speeds.

Incident date: Nov 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (STRUCTURE); 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 deal... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Compass. The contact stated while reversing at nighttime, the rearview camera displayed a dark image of the space that the vehicle was reversing into, reducing the driver’s ability to see the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer but was not diagnosed or ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 24, 2024

My wife was driving my kids to school and the jeep went into limp mode. This jeep relies too much on the battery to run everything and the batteries failed, at 39k and 2 years of ownership. It was showing steering, sos, brake, airbag, anti collision system failures with no prior warnings.

Incident date: Dec 24, 2024

2 incidents of loss of power with the electric motor at high speed. The hybrid electric motor unexpectedly lost power at 75 mph on the highway, alongside other vehicles moving at the same speed. This sudden loss of power caused the vehicle to drop to 55 mph, and not go above that speed, risking a p... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2024

Front wheel hub bolts back out on their own. This is a huge safety problem and needs a public recall. It is a known problem. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

The electric motor system does not engage on my Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug In Hybrid. When you press the accelerator pedal after a stop (e.g. at an intersection or to make a left turn), the Jeep electrical motor does not engage. The Jeep may drift into the intersection or oncoming traffic without moti... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer XLP. The contact stated that his wife received a minor cut from the front driver’s side interior door handle because the chrome wrap on the door handle had started to deteriorate. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to b... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Nov 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH on several occasions, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced.... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2024

After six months, VW still doesn't have a repair for recall 24V344. My speedometer, backup camera, climate control, and all other functions controlled via the display screens malfunction. Both the dealer and and VW customer service have confirmed that no repair is available and they also will not ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2024

The low beam light is extremely dim, making it unsafe and dangerous to drive at night. I hope this issue can be considered for a recall.

Incident date: Nov 15, 2024

Incident date: Oct 14, 2024

Multiple warnings lights from advanced drivers assistance 4x4 went accelerate and could not error code u0102 also rattling from right second row seat.

Incident date: Jul 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that a ticking sound was coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle while driving at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling. The contact stated that the RPM dropped while idling and while decelerating. There were no warning lights... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2024

All 4 Continental PRO CONTACT TX tires on 1 week old brand new purchased Ford Bronco Sport VIN [XXX] from Ford Dealer Swelling on Sidewalls in various points. After researching amongst other Bronco Sport Forums issue appears to be common failure on New Bronco Sports equipped with Continental PRO CO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2024

Component/System Failure: The component that has malfunctioned is the engine. This issue is critical and affects the vehicle's overall performance. The malfunctioning engine is available for inspection upon request, and I am willing to facilitate this inspection to substantiate my claim. Safety Risk... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2020 ACURA TLX

2020 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD

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	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 ACURA TLX

77 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	21
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	18
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	4
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	2
220000 SEATS	2
140000 AIR BAGS	2

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on during vehicle operation due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - Due to variations in the purge control solenoid valve spring, the valve wears unevenly and intermittently sticks. This may result in setting DTC P0441 (Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Purge Flow Malfunction).

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2020-2021 RDXs & TLX L4s with a client complaint of an oil leak or a dealer technician noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during a routine maintenan

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) st

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

Tech line summary article - Clients are experiencing multiple warning lights coming on with DTC C1600-94 Precision All Wheel Steer System Unexpected Operation. Do an all DTC check. If you can duplicate and related codes are present, follow

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

010000 STEERING

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

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

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

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

010000 STEERING

Tech line summary article - Clients are experiencing multiple warning lights coming on with DTC C1600-94 (Precision All Wheel Steer System Unexpected Operation). You need to do an all DTC check. If you can duplicate and related codes are pr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"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

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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)

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

140000 AIR BAGS

ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

220000 SEATS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

220000 SEATS

140000 AIR BAGS

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 MDXs (non-Hybrid) & TLX V6s with a client complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P0441 (EVAP System Purge Flow Malfunction)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

100000 POWER TRAIN

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.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The navigation display distorts after driving 1 or more hours. Also, the distance and time to travel does not update, the navigation icon shows the vehicle in the wrong location, and the touch screen does not respond.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

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 (current)	5	95
2019	6	133	View
2018	4	150	View
2017	3	105	View
2016	3	159	View
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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2020 ACURA TLX

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ACURA TLX - All Years Overview

ACURA TLX - Year by Year

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