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
98,892 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
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.
259,033 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
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.
167 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
STEERING2
ENGINE2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
BACK OVER PREVENTION2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER1
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Jun 9, 2026
Incident date: Oct 2, 2025
The contact was driving a 2026 Mazda Motor. The contact stated while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the contact discovered that while the front passenger seat was not occupied, when the passenger did not weigh enough the front passenger side air bag was inoperative; the contact stated that while t... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION 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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Jan 6, 2026
After my car was left on idle for a couple minutes ( about 5), it began to shake, the check engine light came on, then it completely died. When I went to restart it, it stalled and then finally turned on but when I began to take off it began to shake and died on me again while driving. I was left in... Read more
STEERING 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 14, 2025
Incident date: May 9, 2025
While driving on the freeway at a slow speed due to two freeways merging, my Honda Pilot suddenly stopped/stalled. When I tried to restart the car by pressing the Auto Idle Stop button to vehicle did not start. It took three times of pressing the Auto Idle Stop button for the engine to restart. I am... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION 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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 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
ENGINE Jul 23, 2025
Incident date: Jul 23, 2025
For the past three years or more the car does randomly turns of the engine often at a red light stop and sometimes requires multiple push on the start button to start the motor running. we have complained to the local Honda dealer of this issue several times through the years. they run all the test... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER Jul 8, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Toyota Sienna. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 127,800 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was... 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

CategoryRating
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

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

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

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6
160000 STRUCTURE4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
010000 STEERING1
050000 PARKING BRAKE1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
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
1,386 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 (current) 3 15
2022 3 43 View
2021 4 129 View
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