2023 ACURA TLX
3 recalls, 15 complaints - 18 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
26V332000 May 21, 2026
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
25V391000 Jun 12, 2025
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.
24V950000 Dec 19, 2024
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.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 9, 2026
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
I am reporting a critical safety hazard involving my 2021 Nissan Leaf S Plus (approx. 117,000 miles). Since January 2025, the vehicle has exhibited dangerous battery degradation and voltage sag during operation. On my 30-mile highway commute, while driving at normal highway speeds—especially on in... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Dec 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ram Promaster 3500. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V552000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed th... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
The vehicle’s GPS/navigation system repeatedly misrepresents the vehicle’s physical location while driving. The defect includes incorrect vehicle positioning on the map display, including instances where the vehicle appears in incorrect geographic locations (including appearing in the middle of ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 21, 2026
Incident date: Jan 21, 2026
I am submitting this email as a formal safety defect notification regarding a front suspension knuckle cracking condition observed on my 2016 Range Rover Td6, which appears to directly correspond with Land Rover Recall D027. Attached are photographs of the passenger-side front suspension knuckle sh... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: May 9, 2025
Windshield made a very loud bang noise as if something hit it but nothing was observed to hit. After arriving home, I inspected the windshield and discovered a 4 inch straight hairline horizontal crack with no sign of debris impact (no chip, scratch, etc). Safelite inspected it and says it is a st... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Nov 4, 2025
Incident date: Oct 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that the entertainment system was blank and had shut down. The message “My Map Off” was displayed. The vehicle was restarted, and the rearview camera was inoperable. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V431000 (Back ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 8, 2025
Incident date: Sep 5, 2025
The vehicle experienced serious drive control failures on three separate dates: September 21, 2024; October 2, 2024; and July 26, 2025. On each occasion, acceleration was either severely delayed or completely unresponsive, and the vehicle rolled backward when attempting to move forward on an incline... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 23, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
I am filing a complaint regarding the mishandling of a safety recall on my 2021 Ford Bronco, serviced through Legacy Ford in Corbin, KY. My vehicle currently has four active recalls. One, Campaign 25S01/25V025, involves corrosion and possible failure of the rear shock absorbers. Although this recal... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 8, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving and attempting to shift from third gear to a higher gear, the engine revved and the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle respond... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 4, 2025
Incident date: Jun 4, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the vapor canister purge valve. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 2, 2025
Incident date: Mar 22, 2025
There has been serious problems regarding the STABILITRAK system From GM Motors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 10, 2023
Incident date: Nov 9, 2023
The headlight reflector has been burned by the halogen lamp. After doing some research it’s a very common problem. Replacing the halogen bulb does nothing as the reflector does not work. Honda/ Acura is denying any responsibility. The car has ZERO visibility at night. The light power is equivalen... Read more
STEERING
Sep 29, 2023
Incident date: Sep 28, 2023
Power steering fault, lose power steering , alway at low speed, under full wheel turning
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 16, 2023
Incident date: Jun 6, 2023
On or about [XXX], the Transmission Control Module, FAILED, on my 2011GMC Denali 2500 6.6 diesel. It was a KNOWN faulty part .General Motors was aware of the issue years ago. This part should have been deemed a Safety Recall item. Imagine, pulling a trailer down a busy Freeway, with Semi's presence.... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 16, 2023
Incident date: Jun 6, 2023
Since the last over-the -air (OTA) software update, numerous systems have malfunctioned and then fixed themselves. The exception is the dashboard lighting problem to be addressed by NHTSA Recall # 23V-576, FCA Recall # 88A which also started with the latest update, is continuous, not intermittent. I... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 ACURA TLX
2023 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, 2023 ACURA TLX
18 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
BTI&04122024901
Apr 12, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose rear spoiler. The looseness may cause a noticeable gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid. To better under
B23-010
Mar 27, 2024
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.
B23-010
Mar 27, 2024
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.
BTI&03262024902
Mar 26, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose rear spoiler. The looseness may cause a noticeable gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid. To better under
BTI&03082024901
Mar 8, 2024
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose rear spoiler. The looseness may cause a noticeable gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid. To better under
B23100A
Oct 11, 2023
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
BTI&09182023904
Sep 18, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose rear spoiler. The looseness may cause a noticeable gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid. To better under
B23-030
Sep 5, 2023
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.
B23-030
Sep 5, 2023
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.
B23-030
Sep 5, 2023
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.
BTI&07272023902
Jul 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 TLXs with a client complaint of the a?? System Message Indicator coming on MID (Multi Information Display) with a warning message a??Some Driver Assista
BTI&07122023902
Jul 12, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 TLXs with a client complaint of the a?? System Message Indicator coming on MID (Multi Information Display) with a warning message a??Some Driver Assist
BTI&06272023901
Jun 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 TLXs with a client complaint of the a?? System Message Indicator coming on MID (Multi Information Display) with a warning message a??Some Driver Assist
BTI&06122023903
Jun 12, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 TLXs with a client complaint of the a?? System Message Indicator coming on MID (Multi Information Display) with a warning message a??Some Driver Assist
BTI&05252023901
May 25, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 TLXs with a client complaint of the a?? System Message Indicator coming on MID (Multi Information Display) with a warning message a??Some Driver Assist
ATI&03162023907
Mar 16, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
ATI&03162023907
Mar 16, 2023
010000 STEERING
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better underst
B23-010
Mar 14, 2023
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
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
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