2021 ACURA TLX

4 recalls, 129 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

129 total complaints 8 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	14
ENGINE	14
SERVICE BRAKES	11
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
STEERING	7
AIR BAGS	5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	4

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

I'm losing power than normal all of a sudden. When I step on the gas after light hits green in sport and sport plus mode my car losses traction even when traction control is on, and I hear a loud clunck sound. After the the loud clunck sound the car losses RPM while driving I step off the gas and st... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

I took this vehicle to get serviced in the summer of 2025. I recently joined an Acura Type S (2021+) group on Facebook and learned that the issue is quite prevalent. I had to have the transmission and transfer case replaced due to transmission issues and traction issues

Incident date: Jul 7, 2026

I have two safety recalls from Nissan that says to schedule the appointment with the dealer - Daytona Nissan. The dealer cancelled the appointment without any reason and unable to reach the dealer. Screenshot of email as proof.

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

This 2026 Ford Explorer has stopped, stalled, hesitated and jerks after fuel fill-ups. It stopped twice for myself in busy intersections. The dealer has had it for weeks and when driving the vehicle back to me, stalled and hesitated for Ford Service dept. twice. They told me I could not have my car ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the awning deployed independently, and two huge metal pieces fell off the vehicle. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a de... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

Incident date: Apr 28, 2026

Highway Incident: While traveling at highway speeds, a sudden evasive braking maneuver caused the truck to drop power. Upon attempting to re-accelerate, the throttle pedal went to the floor with zero response, and the vehicle continued to decelerate on an active highway. Multiple trailing vehicles h... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2026

I am submitting this complaint in reference to NHTSA Defect Petition DP26001, opened March 6, 2026, investigating loss of all-wheel drive capability in 2021-2023 Acura TLX vehicles due to interfacing spline failure between the transmission and the power takeoff unit (transfer case). I am the owner ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2026

El problema es exactamente en el tanque de la gasolina, se está saliendo la gasolina en la unión de la manguera de llenado con el tanque de gasolina. Esto representa un riesgo no solo para mi seguridad sino también para cualquier persona.

Incident date: May 18, 2026

Transfer case failure. I was driving my 2021 Acura TLX Type S when I suddenly heard a loud pop from underneath the car. Right after that, the SH AWD system stopped working and the car was only driving in front wheel drive. There were no warning lights or signs before it happened, due to it being a m... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2026

I drive a 2021 Acura TLX 2.0 L turbo 4 cylinder. I was driving to work on [XXX] on a busy street in Boyle Heights, Ca. When all of sudden I get a warning indicator “engine temp is high do not drive”. Pulled over immediately. Good thing I was in the far right lane and was able to pull over and no... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2026

Incident date: May 5, 2026

Dealers are investigating and need replacing rear shocks/solenoids, stroke sensors, and wiring harnesses. The issue is commonly identified as corrosion in the rear stroke sensor wiring harness or faulty damper make "Adaptive Damper System" (ADS) error light on and can't not make change for the sett... Read more

Incident date: May 5, 2026

my car is a 2018 we bought it used in 2020 we had to had the transmission flushed and coils replaced . that didn't work . we had drum issues and gear slippage . now i. have to put a new transmission in the car

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

Sometimes when I’m driving the steering wheel just jerks to the left sometimes causing me to swerve into incoming traffic. It’s very scary. Luckily I’m holding tight to the steering wheel to keep myself from hitting someone.

Incident date: Apr 23, 2026

The vehicle burns oil faster and the vehicle began to stall at highway speeds. Upon further research, a campaign recall for the same vehicle is open but only for specific VIN. Although this vehicle was not part of the recall campaign 21V301000 the vehicle shows issues aligned with the recall.

Incident date: Apr 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 amoun... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2025

2013 F 150 5.0 TRANSMISSION LEAD MODULE LOOSING DATA TO COMPUTER AND TRANS GOES TO 3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE LAST FEW DAYS the 6r80 transmission and has code P0720 AND IS GOING IN FOR REPAIRS 4 21 2026 AS IM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT .IT SEEMS TO BE A COM... Read more

Incident date: Apr 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats). The contact had been calling the local dealer and the manufacturer and was advised that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the man... 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

I am submitting this complaint to report a serious safety issue involving the airbag system in my vehicle. The airbag warning light has illuminated on the dashboard, and I also received a notification indicating that the airbag system may not function properly in the event of a crash. This creates ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2025

I own a 2017 mercedes benz e-class. I'm starting to smell gasoline in the cabin and also outside of my vehicle. I tried entering my VIN number to see if any recalls. There is something listed for the smell of gas. Can someone help me regarding this matter.

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 2024 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V607000 (SEAT BELTS); 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 ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Driving towards the gas station, still at lows speeds while I was in the neighborhood so speed limit was 15mph. I can hear and feel the car struggle to move forward, about 2 minutes into the drive a hear a big TOON and check engine light is on for about a minute before going away. I filled gas and h... 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: Mar 1, 2026

Crash 1 injured

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

Air suspension no good causes bad steering/control of truck very dangerous

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: Dec 15, 2025

Engine failed while driving at a high speed while driving in the middle lane on the Garden State Parkway. The engine light came on and my speed started to decrease. Thankfully I was able to pull to the shoulder before the car stopped completely. I got the information about the recall after this ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

In June 2025, Honda sent a warranty extension reimbursement for the 2017 Honda Pilot for the torque converter-DTC P0741. Since the torque converter was defective, I replaced it on 5/7/21. I completed the reimbursement form Honda requested and included the invoice and proof of payment. On 9/30/25 Ho... 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

Rear taillights can fall off the vehicle. This component is available for inspection and causes issues when other motorists are unable to see turn signals, brake lights, fog lights, and reverse lights. Mine fell off while driving on the highway and then through the city. There were no warning l... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2025

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD, with about 16000 miles. While driving, the brakes failed. The brakes would only work if the pedal was pushed all the way to the floor. A "Low Brake Power" warning light came on the dash. The following warnings came on at the same time. Parking Brake Syst... 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

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: Dec 15, 2025

Incident date: Oct 12, 2025

PER HENDRICKS CHEVROLET IN HOOVER, AL "INSPECTED REAR DIFF FOR METAL & FOUND LAARGE AMOUNTS OF METAL ON DRAIN PLUG MAGNET. RECOMMEND REPLACING REAR DIFF DUE TO LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL FOUND IN OIL." There was no warning on the vehicle; however, you can hear it loudly when a left or right turn is made... Read more

Incident date: Oct 27, 2025

Backing out of a parking spot, no one around the car slams on the brakes and starts screeching! Scared the crap out of me and nearly gave me whiplash.

Incident date: Sep 27, 2025

My backup camera consistently blurs out with colored lines inconsistently. This has happened since I bought the vehicle over 3 years ago

Incident date: Aug 1, 2025

My 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SE began collecting visible moisture inside the rear tail light assembly less than 18 months after purchase. Over time, this led to intermittent lighting failure, sometimes the lights function, sometimes they don’t. This is a safety concern, especially at night or in poor ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2025

Incident date: Aug 22, 2025

While Driving my car, i was not able to use the power locks for my front driver and passenger windows. The power window switch on the driver and passenger door don't work. I have made numerous calls about problems with my windows since I purchased my car, but always came back as the code was reset... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

Just pick up son from day care on afternoon of [XXX]. We were heading out of pea ridge and it was raining that day so speed was approximately 52-55 mph when all the light for the traction system starting flashing followed by a metal squealing sound. pulled over and noticed the brake was hot. so limp... 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

1,386 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

67 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	6	View
2024	1	8	View
2023	3	15	View
2022	3	43	View
2021 (current)	4	129
2020	5	96	View
2019	6	134	View
2018	4	150	View
2017	3	107	View
2016	3	163	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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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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