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2021 Acura TLX: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 143 complaints about the 2021 Acura TLX with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
143
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
25 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And LinkagesJun 12, 2025 · campaign 25V391000
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 Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light
Electrical System › SoftwareJan 23, 2025 · campaign 25V031000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank AssemblyDec 19, 2024 · campaign 24V950000
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.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerFeb 1, 2024 · campaign 24V064000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circ
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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 2021 Acura TLX have?
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA: transmission & drivetrain (57), driver-assist & stability (15), electrical system (12). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2021 Acura TLX have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Acura TLX get?
Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.