14 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Acura TLX, across model years 2015–2025. Every recall repair is free at any Acura dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your TLX by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Acura TLX model years, the 2015 drew the most owner complaints (343).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Acura TLX model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 343 |
| 2016 | 3 | 111 |
| 2017 | 3 | 71 |
| 2018 | 4 | 95 |
| 2019 | 6 | 92 |
| 2020 | 5 | 63 |
| 2021 | 5 | 102 |
| 2022 | 4 | 34 |
| 2023 | 4 | 19 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Honda recalls certain 2025 MDX vehicles with front passenger seat weight sensors that may crack, causing airbags to deploy unintentionally during crashes. Owners should contact Honda for free seat sensor replacement.
Honda recalls 2021-2025 Acura MDX models with brake pedal that may shift out of position, increasing crash risk. Owners must have brake pedal inspected and replaced free by dealers.
Honda recalls 2023-2025 Pilot models with software error in fuel injection system that may cause engine stall or power loss. Owners must contact Honda for free reprogramming.
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.
Honda is recalling 2020 TLX vehicles with potential front passenger seat weight sensor failure causing air bag unintended deployment during crashes. Owners must contact Honda for free seat sensor replacement.
When the Acura TLX recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 940 complaints with NHTSA about the Acura TLX; the most reported area is power train. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 14 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Acura TLX, covering model years 2015–2025. The most recent was issued May 21, 2026 (Air Bags).
The 2019 Acura TLX has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Fuel System, Gasoline (4), Air Bags (2), Engine and Engine Cooling (2), Power Train (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Acura dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Acura to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Acura dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.