10 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
A sensor under the front passenger seat measures the weight of whoever is sitting there so the car knows how to use the airbags. That sensor can crack and short out. If it does, the airbags can go off in an unintended way during a crash, which can hurt the people inside. This recall covers a long list of Honda and Acura models and expands an earlier recall. Dealers will put in new seat weight sensors.
The brake pedal in these Acura and Honda models is held in place by a small pin, and that pin was not fastened correctly at the factory. Over time the pedal can slip out of its normal position. If that happens, pressing the pedal may not slow or stop the vehicle the way you expect. Honda also says the affected vehicles do not meet federal rules for brake systems and for lamps and reflectors.
The pipe you pour gas into connects to the fuel tank, and on these TLX sedans that joint may have been welded badly at the factory. A bad weld can let gasoline leak out. Leaking fuel near anything hot or sparking can start a fire. The dealer will replace the entire fuel tank assembly at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed in early February 2025.
There is a sensor in the front passenger seat that senses the weight of whoever is sitting there. It tells the vehicle whether to turn the passenger airbag off — for example when the seat is empty or a small person is in it. On these vehicles the sensor can crack and short out, so the airbag may not switch off when it should. It could then go off in a crash when it was supposed to stay shut. Dealers replace the sensor free.
The fuel pump sits inside the gas tank and sends fuel to the engine. On these vehicles that pump can fail. When it does, the engine can stall while you are driving — losing power in traffic or on the highway raises the chance of a crash. A dealer will replace the entire fuel pump unit for free. This recall is an expansion of two earlier Honda fuel pump recalls covering additional vehicles.
A manufacturing mistake means a bearing inside the engine — part of what lets the engine's moving pieces spin smoothly — can wear down and seize up. That damages the engine, which may then run roughly or stall while you are driving. A stalled engine in traffic can lead to a crash, and the damage can also lead to a fire. Dealers will inspect the engine and repair it, or replace it entirely if that is what it needs.
The tires on some 2022 Acura TLX cars may have been cut or torn while they were being sorted at the factory. Damage like that can weaken a tire, and a weakened tire can suddenly lose air. A blowout at speed can pull the car sideways and make it hard to steer. Your dealer will look at the tires and replace any that are damaged at no charge to you.
The pump that pushes gasoline out of the fuel tank toward the engine sits inside the tank, and on these Honda and Acura vehicles it can stop working. When it fails, the engine can stall, meaning it shuts off while you are driving, and that can happen at any speed. Your dealer will replace the whole fuel pump assembly at no cost to you. This recall is a larger version of an earlier Honda recall, 20V-314.
Your vehicle's timing belt is a toothed rubber belt that keeps the engine's internal parts turning in step. On these vehicles, the teeth can break off the belt. If that happens, the engine can shut off while you are driving, and the belt failure can also damage other engine parts. Dealers will check the belt and replace it at no cost, and will also inspect the engine and replace anything that was damaged.
Tiny particles in the gasoline can stick to parts inside the fuel pump, the part that pushes fuel from the tank to the engine. Over time the pump can weaken and stop delivering enough fuel, which can make the engine quit while you are driving. Dealers will load updated engine computer software and, if the pump is already weak, put in a new fuel pump at no cost to you.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Acura TLX. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 93 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 92 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 62 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 68 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: