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Buying a used 2018 Acura TLX? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2018 Acura TLX has 4 recalls in this group, including engine bearing wear that may lead to seizure, two fuel pump campaigns involving failure or stalling, and unintended front passenger airbag deployment. Engine and fuel delivery issues stand out in the recall record. The 93 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with 30 concerning the engine, 19 the electrical system, and 14 the fuel/propulsion system. Recall completion and documented symptom history deserve separate review.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request engine bearing recall completion and engine repair records.
- Verify both fuel pump campaigns are resolved for the VIN.
- Confirm airbag recall completion and ask about electrical faults.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Acura dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Acura TLX
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Acura, Honda Engine Bearing May Wear and Seize | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Acura MDX, TLX Fuel Pump May Cause Engine Stall | Fuel System, Other | high |
| Honda and Acura Fuel Pump May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
93 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 19 | None found |
| Fuel System | 14 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 14 | None found |
| Power Train | 11 | None found |