Every 2016 Acura TLX recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V858000
Dec 18, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Full recall details for 23V858000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 23V751000
Nov 13, 2023Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Full recall details for 23V751000 →Fuel System, Other · NHTSA 19V060000
Jan 29, 2019Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Full recall details for 19V060000 →
2016 Acura TLX complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura TLX, reporting 5 crashes, 6 injuries. Acura has issued at least 251 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine27
- Electrical System24
- Power Train16
- Unknown Or Other15
- Engine and Engine Cooling14
- Vehicle Speed Control11
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (68)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (63)
- Power Train (52)
- Equipment (41)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (28)
- Suspension (22)
Read Acura TLX owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 Acura TLX
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Acura TLX. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“While braking and attempting a left turn at an intersection, my vehicle completely shut down with no braking or steering control. Fortunately there were no damages and the vehicle started up again and I was able to clear the intersection. I took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair.”
2016 ACURA TLXDec 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11707054
Injury reportedCrash
“Due to the deployment of the airbags, I sustained fractured sternum, right foot and left hand. Had surgery on left hand to repair fractured fingers. Laceration on right leg.”
2016 ACURA TLXSep 26, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11689877
Crash
“The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V060000(Fuel System, Other) which the contact linked to the vehicle failure.”
2016 ACURA TLXDec 4, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11558312
Crash
“Engine light would come on if I drove 65 MPH check engine emission system problem I would try drive press on gas peddle & car would slow down I almost got rear ended by 18 wheeler semi truck”
2016 ACURA TLXFeb 4, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11450365
Injury reported
“ON MY 2016 ACURA TLX I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT PLASTIC TRIM THAT BREAKS EVERY OTHER YEAR AND FOR MULTIPLE OTHER OWNERS IT HAPPENS EVERY 9 MONTHS. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WHEN YOU WANT TO ADJUST THE SEAT YOU CAN PUT YOUR FINGERS IN THE WHOLE AND CUT YOUR FINGERS.”
2016 ACURA TLXAug 19, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11350330
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