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2016 Acura TLX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 164 complaints about the 2016 Acura TLX with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
164
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
28 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
Recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpDec 18, 2023 · campaign 23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalNov 13, 2023 · campaign 23V751000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel PumpJan 29, 2019 · campaign 19V060000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
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Other years of the Acura TLX
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Acura TLX have?
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (41), driver-assist & stability (24), electrical system (24). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Acura TLX have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Acura TLX get?
Up to 28 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.