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2019 Acura TLX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 136 complaints about the 2019 Acura TLX with NHTSA, and it has 6 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
136
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
6
on record
Fuel economy
27 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,556
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 | 27 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerMay 21, 2026 · campaign 26V332000
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 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civi
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, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpMar 25, 2021 · campaign 21V215000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated PulleysApr 12, 2019 · campaign 19V298000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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 2019 Acura TLX have?
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (45), driver-assist & stability (13), fuel system (13). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Acura TLX have?
6 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Acura TLX get?
Up to 27 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.