2021 ACURA TLX

4 recalls, 133 complaints - 129 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 were mailed July 7, 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, DO7, and SOK. Th... Read more

98,892 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicl... Read more

Consequence

A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.

259,033 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is JKX.

167 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. 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.)

Complaint Statistics

133 total complaints 10 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	22
POWER TRAIN	21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
SERVICE BRAKES	9
STEERING	9
AIR BAGS	5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	3

Incident date: Aug 17, 2026

The transfer case and transmission splines have been stripped causing the car to be FWD only. The issue was confirmed by the dealer, and both the transfer case and transmission were replaced under warranty. The car shuddered, followed by a drivetrain noise for a few seconds. No warning lights or mes... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

transfer case leaking fluids at 73,000 miles

Incident date: Aug 26, 2026

transfer case leaking fluids at 73,000 miles

Incident date: Aug 14, 2026

Transmission and transfer case failure. Noticed a very small amount of fluid leaking and took to dealership. Dealer informed me that I was "lucky" to have noticed and that the transfer case spline failure had occurred. Notified that the problem could lead to sudden loss of all wheel drive and loss o... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

Fuel pump failure and fortunately it failed when I had stopped to get fuel.

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

Bad engine reports on 2019 Escape. Engine light problems beginning at 56k. I understand Ford has had many complaints about this engine. New water pump at 56k, new purge valve at 58k.

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

We purchase the vehicle in February of 26’. Certified preowned they a Chevrolet dealership. It was disclosed to us that the engine had been recalled and replaced in September of 25’ (had about 1500 miles put on it, before we bought it) due to the ongoing issues that plague the V8 6.2L motors. We... Read more

Incident date: Jul 7, 2026

2012 Lexus IS 250 Complaint Category: Interior/Seat Belts/Air Bags → Interior Component: Interior Moldings/Trim/Panels Narrative This is a safety issue. The dashboard on my 2012 Lexus IS 250 has developed significant cracking and is actively decomposing into a gelatin-like texture, despite the veh... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

Failing transmission lead frame on a 2017 F-150 with a 6-speed transmission causing sudden, violent downshifts into low gears at highway speeds, risking severe rear-end crashes. On XXX, an authorized Ford dealership retrieved diagnostic trouble codes P0720 and P0722, confirming hardware component fa... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V290000 (Power Train). The contact called several local dealers. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance.... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Incident Date: Sunday, [XXX] Incident Time: [XXX] Police Report Number: [XXX] Vehicle Information: Make: Toyota Model: Camry Year: 2028 VIN: [XXX] On Sunday, [XXX], at approximately [XXX], I operated the subject vehicle (2028 Toyota Camry, VIN: [XXX]) for an approximate distance of three to fiv... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Crash

Incident date: Apr 28, 2026

Car battery spontaneously exploded when trying to start the car.

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

purchased a 2014 Chevy Equinox from Direct Auto Sales on 03/07/26, and I am currently experiencing serious issues with the vehicle after only 2 months of purchase I noticed the vehicle is making a clicking and grinding sound the vehicle powers down when driving. The problem still exists even af... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2026

Pulled up in my drive way turned car off and when I went to start ut to go to work it just would not start anymore

Incident date: May 18, 2026

Just purchased a used 2025 RS EV on 5/2/2026. When I got home I found out the Google maps and on star app wasn't working. Called on star and they can't connect to the car and that the telematics module is probably bad. Checked my Chevrolet app and it reports that it hasn't connected to the car for o... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2026

The steering system failed while driving down the highway on two different ocassions. I got a warning message saying the driver att warning sys had malfunctioned (it wasn't on a the time) then after that message disappeared, I had a red light in the "steering column" symbol in the dash. The steering... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2026

Incident date: May 5, 2026

The car overheated due to coolant leaking. Found out vehicle has a coolant intrusion requiring a new engine now.

Incident date: May 5, 2026

My car has an issue officially diagnosed by a reputable mechanic that matches the claim of the former TSB SA-058/20 that was changed and clarified through the now existing TSB SA-031/21. My car has a cracked cylinder head. This is the non turbo engine but it does have cylinder deactivation which h... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

My C300 MBZ, 2016 is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in a recall, but my vehicle is not included in that recall. Camshaft: GENERAL REPAIR A cam is a rotating or sliding piece in a mechanical linkage used especially in transforming rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa. Cams act ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V046000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where repairs were performed on the air bag control module and side impact sensor. However, after the repair was completed, the air bag ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel was stiff and failed to turn as needed. The message "Steering Assist Failure" was displayed with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; howeve... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

I own a 2018 Honda Accord EX-L with a 1.5L turbocharged engine. The vehicle began overheating while idling and at low speeds, cooling down when driving at higher speeds. I brought the vehicle to a Honda dealership where a pressure test confirmed internal coolant loss with no external leaks found. Th... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2026

My ABS lights came on a couple of years ago and the Nisan repair shop said it was just a sensor issue and replaced it. When it came on again this year, it was the entire system that needed to be replaced and the service manager acknowledged that it is a known issue with this make and model of this c... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2025

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was then coas... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

I took my 2024 Honda Civic Sport to my local Honda dealership due to concerning issues with the steering. After diagnosing the problem, the dealership determined that the car needed a full steering rack replacement. They contacted Honda, who agreed to cover part of the repair, but I was told I would... Read more

Incident date: Mar 13, 2026

Five days after getting back our car from the Honda dealership where they “fixed” the two recalls all warning lights came on and not turn off. Steering, breaking, accelerating all are difficult. There were no issues prior to the dealership “fixing” the recalls. The car was just at our mecha... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. A diagnostic test revealed codes for the catalytic converter efficiency below threshold Bank 2, and Bank 2 air-fuel ratio imbalance. The vehicle was tak... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

This honda cr-v had a sudden surge of acceleration while the brake pedal was pressed. The brake pedal was stepped off to put car into drive, but then the car suddenly went forward over 30 mph and crashed into a fence and tree in the driveway straight across from it about 5 feet away. The airbag did ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jan 5, 2026

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The back window shattered/exploded on its own without warning while parked.

Incident date: Jan 27, 2026

I replaced the alternator and battery, 3 months later I was told I have an issue with the pcm which was similar with the recall for the same vehicle I drove. My vehicle was not part of the recall. Tbs Recall tv-u87-18

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

I am submitting this urgent complaint regarding my 2015 Honda Odyssey, equipped with the 3.5L V6 engine referenced in (TSB) 20-023 which acknowledges that the front rocker arm oil control valve (spool valve) gasket may fail and leak engine oil directly onto the alternator located beneath it. This co... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2025

The Check Engine Light came on and the truck would misfire and stall. We took it to 2 separate mechanics - Mechanic 1 (Certified Sideros Automotive): It was found that the multiple cam shaft lobes were flattened and ground due to a failed lifter, recommendation - replace engine. Mechanic 2 (Stew Ha... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

There is an issue with the Mach E where while in a parking lot at low speeds the user may accidentally press the cruise control setting which will initiate the car jolting up to 15 mph (minimum speed for adaptive cruise control system) instantly. This happens when you are going 5 mph or less in a pa... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

While driving the dash will show power steering alert and then stabilitrack alert and the power steering then fails. This always happens while in motion and never when parked\idling. It has happened while turning which proves dangerous as the car then starts to straighten out. Had the truck servi... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

CV joints left and right make very loud clicking noise, the service department at the dealer ordered the parts in December of 2025, i have been at the dealer twice and today February 6, they told me that the parts are not expected until the end of March, I do not feel safe driving the car. Also the... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2026

As I was driving on a very busy city street I heard a loud pop and then got a warning to check electrical systems. Luckily I was able to get the car to a Walmart parking lot and arrange for the car to be towed to a dealer 90 miles away. The dealer contacted me and informed me the ICCU unit and high ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the ABS and ESC warning lights were illuminated. The contact notified a local dealer of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) in 2024. The contact was informed by the de... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2025

4/2025-Engine coolant water outlet needed to be replaced 5/2025- Turbo boost replaced (under recall) 6/2025- Engine fan needed to be replaced 12/2025- There was active leaking in the engine oil cooler and lines- needed to be replaced Engine ventilation , engine oil weep along valve ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2025

Rear-end. The rear drivers side tire fell off while driving on a side street. With no noise or wobble or evidence of a problem. 2 days earlier my family and I were going 70 on an express way. Upon shops inspection the bearing was no longer working but wheel kept rolling, it egged out the housing of ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

Safety recall exists for engine stall risk but manufacturer has not provided parts or remedy for over two months. Motorcycle cannot be used.

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

We have been advised by a Jeep Dealer that this vehicle's PTU is failing and needs to be replaced immediately before the car can be driven again. There is a current recall on other 2019 Jeep Cherokees with the same issue, "Loss of Drive Power from Damaged PTU", but our Jeep is not covered under thi... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

Instrument gauge cluster freezes while driving. Cannot view current speed, blinker status, cruise control settings, tachometer information, fuel status, or ADAAS items. Also gear select indicator light freezes and does not show correct gear/park. Can only be reset by disconnecting negative battery c... Read more

Incident date: Oct 12, 2025

Failed Part Information Front Camera - Honda (36160-THR-A11) Faulty camera inaccurately reads the surrounding objects, causing the car to hesitate and lurch when accelerating. It is not safe. Yes, the problem has been confirmed by a service center and the dealer Yes, the component has been inspec... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2025

Have had to have many sparks plug replaced, coolant needs replaced frequently, hesitating, hard start, blue smoke from exhaust, chugging, stalling, check engine light on. Two different mechanics have told me that coolant is leaking into cylinders causing engine failure. I purchased this vehicle new,... Read more

Incident date: Sep 27, 2025

I have been having rear cameras for quite some time. The first time I took it to the dealer they could not find any issues and told me to take pictures. I did, plenty of them. Monday 10-27 2025 I took it in again for the gas tank issue and camera issue. Being disabled due to serious spine issues I h... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 ACURA TLX

2021 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	9.0%

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, 2021 ACURA TLX

129 manufacturer communications from 86 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	18
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	15
050000 PARKING BRAKE	11
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
160000 STRUCTURE	9
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	9
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS	8

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC rich criteria.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC rich criteria.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL is flashing with a loss of power. This is most common in hot, humid regions, or after a period of rainfall. Humid air within the intake passage may condense and accumulate moisture during steady driving which ente

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Service Bulletin - The vehicle's brakes may exhibit a groan, squeal, or squeak noise, most commonly after the vehicle sits for a prolonged period and the brakes are cold. This noise will typically disappear after the first few brake applica

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The client may experience a popping or crackling noise from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. They may also see a Network Loss message.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - The client may experience a popping or crackling noise from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. They may also see a Network Loss message.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Service Bulletin - The client may experience a popping or crackling noise from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. They may also see a Network Loss message.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Owner Notification Letter - An owner's notification that the owner has not completed the emissions recall for an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

Owner Notification Letter - An owner's notification that the owner has not completed the emissions recall for an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system.

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements:

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability concerns. This may result in the following DTCa??s to set: a?? P0300 (Random Misfire Detected), a?? P0301 (No. 1 Cylinder Misfire Detected), a?? P030

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Dealer Message- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1. Manuf

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below.

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below.

050000 PARKING BRAKE

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

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Dealer Message - Background American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

050000 PARKING BRAKE

"Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements:

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022-2023 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirem

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any & all 2022-2023 MDX Type Ss & 2021-2022 TLXs that match the criteria listed below. AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0455 (Evaporative Emission [EVAP] System Very Large Leak Detected) stored. The fuel main flap unit may have stuck open, causing a DTC to set."

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0455 (Evaporative Emission [EVAP] System Very Large Leak Detected) stored. The fuel main flap unit may have stuck open, causing a DTC to set."

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message - The MIL comes on with DTC P0455 (Evaporative Emission [EVAP] System Very Large Leak Detected) stored. The fuel main flap unit may have stuck open, causing a DTC to set.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer message - The MIL comes on with DTC P0455 (Evaporative Emission [EVAP] System Very Large Leak Detected) stored. The fuel main flap unit may have stuck open, causing a DTC to set.

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 w

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

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLXs (non-Type S) with a client complaint of a judder from the front brakes when applying the brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition,

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

"Service bulletin - The front brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less. NOTE: The front brakes stop squealing once theya??re warmed up. There is insufficient damping between the front brake pads and shims."

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

"Tech line summary article - American Honda Motor Co., Inc (AHM) is searching for certain 2021e??22 TLX Non-Type S with a client complaint of Front Brake Judder. The brake judder/vibration/pulsation happens when braking often from highway s

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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."

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."

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."

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

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

190000 TIRES

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client comp

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

200000 WHEELS

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Service Bulletin - The front brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less.

356220 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING

Service Bulletin - The front brakes make a high-pitched squeal when lightly applied at 15 mph or less.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

350000 EQUIPMENT

200000 WHEELS

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

200000 WHEELS

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 TLXs with a client complaint of a vibration/judder in the front brakes when applying the brakes. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P061B (PCM Internal Malfunction) is stored.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P061B (PCM Internal Malfunction) is stored.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P061B (PCM Internal Malfunction) is stored.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

200000 WHEELS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021 RDXs and 2021-2022 TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P061B (PCM Internal Malfunction) is stored.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P061B (PCM Internal Malfunction) is stored.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021 TLXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of the door(s) hard to close. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehic

190000 TIRES

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - There is a popping or cracking from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a Network Loss message.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - There is a popping or cracking from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a Network Loss message.

357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

Service Bulletin - There is a popping or cracking from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a Network Loss message.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - There is a popping or cracking from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a Network Loss message.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - There is a popping or cracking from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a Network Loss message.

357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

Service Bulletin - There is a popping or cracking from the speakers, a blank display, or no sound from the audio system. You may also see a Network Loss message.

160000 STRUCTURE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Job Aid - This job aid contains information on the MOST Bus Network and troubleshooting information for common problems.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Job Aid - This job aid contains information on the MOST Bus Network and troubleshooting information for common problems.

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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

1,395 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

68 Reported Crashes

15 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	6	View
2024	1	8	View
2023	3	15	View
2022	3	43	View
2021 (current)	4	133
2020	5	96	View
2019	6	135	View
2018	4	150	View
2017	3	110	View
2016	3	163	View
2015	6	535	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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2021 ACURA TLX

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 ACURA TLX

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 ACURA TLX

Most Affected Components

ACURA TLX - All Years Overview

ACURA TLX - Year by Year

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