Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 19, 2024
Acura TLX 2021 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Acura is recalling 2021-2023 TLX vehicles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must have fuel tank assembly replaced free by dealers.
Acura is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles because the fuel filler neck and tank may have been improperly welded, causing fuel leaks. This poses a fire risk if fuel contacts an ignition source. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80208-acura-tlx-2021-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
“Acura TLX 2021 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80208-acura-tlx-2021-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V950000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V950000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Dec. 19, 2024, that Acura is recalling 2021-2023 TLX vehicles due to a fuel leak risk. Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly free of charge for owners who contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
How to tell if you have it
Acura TLX, 2021-2023
What to do
Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
The hazard
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in the leak.
Context
Honda has issued 244 other recalls since Nov. 18, 2009. Recent Honda recalls include a Sept. 4, 2026 air bag deployment risk for the Odyssey and a July 30, 2026 steering issue for the CMX500. Other recent recalls of similar products include a May 26, 2026 fuel leak fire risk for the Tiffin GT1, an April 10, 2026 fire risk for the Genesis G80, and an April 10, 2026 fire recall for the Kia Carnival.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2021-2023 Acura TLX. The recall was announced in February 2025 with owner notification letters mailed to affected owners.
Brand
Acura
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Acura Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Fuel Tank Replacement
Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly at no cost once the vehicle is confirmed affected.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is JKX.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 46 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Acura
We’ve drafted a message you can send Acura to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V950000 — Acura TLX 2021 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Acura TLX 2021 Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk that is covered by recall 24V950000 from Acura.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is JKX.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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