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Buying a used 2019 Acura TLX? Check these 6 recalls first

6 NHTSA recalls · 92 owner complaints on file

This year carries the longest recall list among these TLX years: a critical engine bearing defect that can seize the engine, three separate fuel pump recalls, a timing belt that can lose teeth, and a seat sensor tied to unintended airbag deployment. NHTSA logged 92 unverified owner complaints, including 7 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries — more crash reports than the surrounding years. Engine, fuel system and engine cooling account for most complaint areas.

Before you buy

1. 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.
2. Verify the engine bearing and timing belt recalls were both closed out at a dealer.
3. Check all three fuel pump recalls against the VIN, since they were issued separately.
4. Ask about stalling, rough running or cooling problems, given engine and cooling complaint areas.
5. 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 2019 Acura TLX

What owners have reported to NHTSA

92 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2018
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022
• 2023
• All TLX recalls