Acura TLX years to avoid and best years
Newer Acura TLX years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 45 (342 complaints). From 2020 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 2 (from 5 complaints), 2023 at 3 (from 10 complaints), and 2022 at 3 (from 26 complaints). The 2025 Acura TLX is too early to compare, at 2 per year so far, from 4 complaints. On the 2015 Acura TLX, 100 of 342 complaints name Powertrain.
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Acura TLX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Acura TLX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Too early | 2 | 4 | 1 | Steering, Electrical system | 23.3 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 2 | 5 | 1 | Electrical system | 23.3 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 3 | 10 | 3 | Electrical system | 23.3 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 3 | 26 | 3 | Powertrain | 23.3 |
| 2021 → | 6 | 69 | 4 | Powertrain | 23.3 |
| 2020 → | 3 | 62 | 5 | Engine | 24.3 |
| 2019 → | 6 | 92 | 6 | Engine | 24.3 |
| 2018 → | 5 | 94 | 4 | Engine | 24.2 |
| 2017 → | 5 | 71 | 3 | Engine | 26 |
| 2016 → | 8 | 110 | 3 | Engine | 26 |
| 2015 → Most | 45 | 342 | 6 | Powertrain | 26 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (V6 or 2.4L per manual) · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/40R19, 225/50R18 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 21V215000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (2.0T or 3.0T per manual) · 4.6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/40R19
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 25V391000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that 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 Vehicle Brake Systems.". 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Acura TLX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 2 (from 5 complaints), 2023 at 3 (from 10 complaints), and 2022 at 3 (from 26 complaints).
Which Acura TLX year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 45 (342 complaints). On the 2015 Acura TLX, 100 of 342 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Acura TLX owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Acura TLX years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2020 on, complaints per year fall.
Which Acura TLX years are too early to compare?
The 2025 Acura TLX is too early to compare, at 2 per year so far, from 4 complaints.
What engine oil does a Acura TLX use?
US TLX manuals specify 0W-20 for recent gasoline engines.
What generation is the 2022 Acura TLX?
2nd generation (2021-on).
What tire sizes does an Acura TLX use?
First-gen trims list 225/50R18 and 245/40R19; second-gen pages commonly list 255/40R19.