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Acura TLX 2015-2020 (UB)

Acura TLX
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Price
$30,995–$45,750
MPG
28
  • Strength: Excellent safety
  • Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
  • Watch-out: Below-average running costs
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How it scores for you10 scores
Five-star safety and discounted V6 SH-AWD grip, undermined by this generation's jerky nine-speed and a rap sheet of engine recalls.
Reliability51

Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 1 of its 10 recalls was serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -8 points for its wider reputation.

Safety100

5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5).

Running costs39

About $2,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 39% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility12

13.2 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 12% of other sedans we track.

Passenger space55

Midsize cabin with adequate rear room; the 13.2 cu ft trunk is par.

Driving fun52

V6 SH-AWD grip and decent pace, but numb steering and the 9-speed's clunky shifts dull the experience.

Tech46

Dual-screen infotainment aged poorly; AcuraWatch driver aids were a bright spot.

Comfort62

Quiet, softly damped, and comfortable - tuned as a cruiser more than a sport sedan.

Value retention40

Luxury brands like Acura tend to lose value faster than average.

Capability30

No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls27 recalls
Overall 5/5
Frontal 5/5
Side 5/5
Rollover 5/5

27 recalls · 8 common complaint areas across 2015–2020

  • Powertrain — 151 complaints (2015)
  • Recall — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump (2020)
  • Electrical — 43 complaints (2015)

2020

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump21V215000

    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 Ridgelin

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical23V751000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F

  • RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger24V064000

    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 RD

  • RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000

    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

  • Complaint clusterEngine11 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    - The engine system failed and it is available for inspection -While driving on the highway at normal traffic speed, my vehicle suddenly developed a loud knocking noise and the check engine light lit up. Within moments, the engine lost power and became inoperable, leaving me unable to continue drivi

  • Complaint clusterElectrical8 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The cars Emission Systems and Parking Brake lights come on, and the dealer can not diagnose this issue properly. I have taken it in 4 times, and it continues to happen. I fear the parking brake coming on while driving.

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling8 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine ne

  • Complaint clusterFuel8 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ma

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain7 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Transmission harsh and delayed gear engagement, sometimes it won’t shift unless it’s done manually, few times it didn’t shift even though I shifted manually, I had to increase engine speed to about 5000 RPM so it shifts, transmission goes into neutral when trying to to accelerate while it’s in drive

2019

  • RecallFuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump19V060000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys19V298000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump21V215000

    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 Ridgelin

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical23V751000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F

  • RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000

    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

  • Complaint clusterEngine20 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    My engine has been replaced under warranty for connecting rod bearings failing before the recall 23V-751 existed. 40,000 miles later it failed again. I have paper work and other information available upon request. The vehicle is currently on it's third short block replaced by Acura. No CEL or anythi

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling12 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel failed to responded as needed. The vehicle stalled in the mi

  • Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    All of Sudden i got Electronic Parking Brake/Emissions System Problem today 08/26/2025 and hence reporting this and quick internet research shows so many people having same issue

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain10 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    I am formally requesting a neutral third-party arbitration review under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act to compel American Honda Motor Co. to provide a permanent mechanical remedy—specifically, the sourcing and installation of a brand-new, redesigned engine assembly (Engine #Four)— This vehicle frame

  • Complaint clusterFuel8 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact stated the vehicle was recently taken to a local dealer and was repaired under a recall for the fuel pump. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Th

2018

  • RecallFuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump19V060000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical23V751000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F

  • RecallAirbags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger26V332000

    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

  • Complaint clusterEngine19 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    Driving car and suddenly all the lights on the dash light up and car goes into “limp” mode. Upon pulling over turning car off and turning back on lights are all still lit up. Plug car into obd2 scanner and car is showing code p0087 low fuel rail pressure. This is extremely dangerous as the car will

  • Complaint clusterElectrical16 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    I’ve bought my 2018 Acura TLX used from Holiday Mazda in [XXX] in XXX Now that my nightmare with the Auto Engine Idle is over(the shop that replaced my starter in November 2025 some how got it so it doesn’t work anymore. But that’s not my issue. I’ve had this issues 5-8 times in the last 2 years. I

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling11 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, there was a valve tap coming from the engine compartmen

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain10 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Date of incident : August 31,2025 Around 9pm on August 31, I was fixing to accelerate at a green light. I pressed the gas pedal, my car went up to 40 mph and then the engine failed. This is due to a recall on the bearing rods for 2015-2020 Acura TLX. The incident occurred a month after financing th

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    The vehicle experienced vibration symptoms and stalled on the road. The day before it stalled, there were rattling noises which prompted me to take the car to the dealership the next day. I had just received the letter about the recall so I knew it was likely related. The car was towed to the Acur

2017

  • RecallFuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump19V060000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical23V751000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain18 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Vehicle has been recalled for a speed sensor issue that still persists. Recall repair was NOT properly executed. Vehicle engine still randomly shuts off while in idle at stoplights and during travel. Engine won’t start at this point.

  • Complaint clusterEngine14 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    My 2017 Acura TLX stalled dangerously on the highway due to an unexpected fuel delivery failure, creating an immediate traffic hazard. Hiley Acura of Fort Worth diagnosed the vehicle with code P0087 (Low Fuel Rail Pressure) and confirmed it needs a new low-pressure fuel pump assembly for $1,540.62.

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Acura TLX 2017, with only 112,000 miles. On [XXX], while the consumer was driving, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer saw what appeared to be smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer stopped the vehicle immediately at a 4-way intersection, put it in park, and turned it off. The hood latc

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling10 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) but the fix failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that after the repair was performed, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle.

2016

  • RecallFuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump19V060000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical23V751000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F

  • Complaint clusterElectrical21 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The alarm on my car would intermittently and randomly go off at any time while car was parked and locked. After much research I deduced that it is the Smart Power Control Unit located behind the glove box. The epoxy clear covering on the circuit board is not fully covering the entire board allowing

  • Complaint clusterEngine18 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    This vehicle was sold to me on July 18, 2025 with Campaign CH7 open and unperformed. The dealer's disclosure form falsely stated that I had been informed of all recalls with the vehicle. No specific mention of Campaign CH7 was ever made. Separately, Acura manufacturer records (eVRM/Techline) confir

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling14 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was unsure if the vehicle was inspected. The contact stated that the dealer had not provided a status update

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain14 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    See attached document for complaint.

  • Complaint clusterCruise control7 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    Transmission fails mid drive on freeway. Multiple vehicles had to avoid the possibility of horrific collision. Vehicle has lost engine power and will not exceed 60mph. I have. Check in with a Facebook Acura group and more the. 2,000 members had the same issue. All Acuras from 2016 to 2023 had failed

2015

  • RecallEquipment: other: labels14V613000

    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear printed on

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission14V779000

    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminat

  • RecallPowertrain: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)16V640000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX 2WD and 4WD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the transmission wire harness connections may have insufficient crimps, and, as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.

  • RecallFuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump19V060000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical23V751000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

  • RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump23V858000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain151 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Car randomly goes into neutral and stays in neutral not allowing gear change

  • Complaint clusterElectrical43 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The emergency brake system continues to come on and read all the type of stuff on the screen, as well as the LKAS keeps coming on the screen showing problems and when it does, the transmission or engines stalls a little and slows up and speed down on its on

  • Complaint clusterEngine29 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    My 2015 Acura TLX’s engine has internal issues with rod bearings, as mentioned in other recalls of the same year, yet my VIN does not fall within the recall.

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other26 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    As I’m driving my car will shift in neutral which I know this isn’t normal on highway, bridges even low grounds. Don’t see a recall on my car, but after researching I seen In September 2019 tlx was having some of the same problems different year. And this situation happen 3x so far til I afraid to d

  • Complaint clusterSteering14 complaintscomplaints:STEERING

    The vehicle is throwing a steering code of LSAK. The steering is being compromised as the vehicle cannot determine if it is being steered correctly or not. After researching this code, I have seen hundreds of other people so far complaining about the same code for this year, make and model. One p

Cost to own$24,700 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$30,995–$45,750

Estimated used price, by model year

2020$21,500–$25,300
2019$18,700–$22,000
2018$16,200–$19,000
2017$14,000–$16,400
2016$11,900–$14,000
2015$10,100–$11,900

$2,900/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $30,995–$45,750
Efficiency28 MPG
Seats5
DrivetrainAWD
PowertrainGas

City MPG

24

Highway MPG

35

Combined MPG

28

Horsepower

290 hp

Doors

4

Length

190.2 in

Width

72.8 in

Height

57.1 in

Wheelbase

109.4 in

Curb weight

3,481 lb

Cargo volume

13.2 cu ft

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