2015–2025 · 11 model years · 44 recalls

Acura TLX problems by year

We don't rate the Acura TLX yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (540). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Transmission & drivetrain292
Engine & cooling290
Driver-assist & stability170
Electrical system153
Fuel system25
Brakes22

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2025.

Every Acura TLX year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2025 TLXNot rated yet6225
2024 TLXNot rated yet8225
2023 TLXNot rated yet22425
2022 TLXNot rated yet46425
2021 TLXNot rated yet143525
2020 TLXNot rated yet97527
2019 TLXNot rated yet136627
2018 TLXNot rated yet155427
2017 TLXNot rated yet110328
2016 TLXNot rated yet164328
2015 TLXNot rated yet540628

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Acura TLX problems?

Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability.

Which Acura TLX year has the most recalls?

The 2019, with 6 recalls on record with NHTSA.