Acura TLX 2019 Recall: Timing Belt Teeth Separation Risk
Acura is recalling 2019 TLX vehicles with timing belt teeth that may separate, causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners should contact Honda customer service for free timing belt replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
What happened, in plain English
Acura is recalling 2019 TLX vehicles due to timing belt teeth that may separate, potentially causing engine stalls and increasing crash risk. Owners must have the timing belt replaced at no cost to prevent serious vehicle failure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223421-acura-tlx-2019-recall-timing-belt-teeth-separation-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223421-acura-tlx-2019-recall-timing-belt-teeth-separation-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V298000
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“Acura TLX 2019 Recall: Timing Belt Teeth Separation Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223421-acura-tlx-2019-recall-timing-belt-teeth-separation-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V298000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V298000).
Why it’s dangerous
The timing belt teeth may separate, causing the engine to stall. This can lead to loss of vehicle control and potential crashes, especially at high speeds.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Acura TLX vehicles are affected. Drivers with the timing belt issue face increased crash risk during engine failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Acura TLX vehicles. The recall covers specific models from 2019 with timing belt teeth separation issues.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule timing belt replacement and engine inspection.
Get Timing Belt Replaced
Honda will replace the timing belt at no cost if the vehicle is affected.
Get Engine Inspected
Honda will inspect the engine and replace any damaged components at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V298000 (December 4, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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