Every 2023 Acura TLX recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 26V332000
May 21, 2026Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
- Problem
- 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 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V332000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 25V391000
Jun 12, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Full recall details for 25V391000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 25V031000
Jan 23, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
- Risk
- An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Full recall details for 25V031000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 24V950000
Dec 19, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
- Problem
- Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V950000 →
2023 Acura TLX complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Acura TLX. Acura has issued at least 39 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
- Power Train9
- Unknown Or Other6
- Electrical System2
- Service Brakes2
- Seat Belts1
- Suspension1
Service bulletins by component
- Suspension (23)
- Electrical System (11)
- Structure (7)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (6)
- Engine (5)
- Service Brakes (4)
Read Acura TLX owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2023 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 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Acura TLX. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“My transfer case is blown they want to charge me $14,894.90 to replace the transmission and PTU. My vehicle is only front wheel drive right now. I brought up that this is happening to multiple vehicles like mine and should be under a safety recall.”
2023 ACURA TLXSep 29, 2026 · WA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767792
“Transmission and transfer case failure. Causing the loss of power to the rear wheels. Reducing the traction and stability of the vehicle.”
2023 ACURA TLX TYPE SJul 8, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748982
“While making a right turn from a stop the car made a bang sound followed by grinding upon acceleration. I took my 23 TLX type S to a local Dunn Tire and asked them to put it on the lift. They raised all tires off the ground, started the car, and accelerated. Only the front wheels spun.”
2023 ACURA TLX TYPE SJul 5, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748393
“The AWD components fail and turns the car into front wheel drive only. Yes it's available. This puts mine and others after at risk due to expecting the car to accelerate at a full stop instead, it causes me to slowly accelerate <5 mph until the system recognizes it's in FWD only.”
2023 ACURA TLXJun 9, 2026 · OH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11743017
“Lost power to rear wheels. AWD system failure. I was denied repair at my local dealership as they insisted the car was fine. I told them I had no awd they didn't believe me.”
2023 ACURA TLX TYPE SMar 11, 2026 · ME
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11723602
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