Model warranty research

Acura TLX problems, repairs and warranty value

Review possible repair costs and submitted NHTSA records for the Acura TLX. Compare documented symptoms and manufacturer repair guidance, then choose your model year for its available records and repair estimates.

11years with federal records
927submitted complaints
44recall/model-year entries
GasolineEPA powertrain choices
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Model records

What changes the warranty calculation

Our Acura TLX records contain 927 submitted complaints across 11 model years. The median count per model year is 70 reports, which lets you compare a year with the middle of this model's recorded counts.

The 2015 record contains 341 complaint reports. No listed year has a higher raw count, though other years may be tied. This comparison uses all listed years without adjusting for sales or time on the road; it does not establish a failure rate.

Engine replacement or major internal repair has the highest midpoint parts estimate among the applicable repair categories, at $7,000. Check whether that system remains under factory coverage before pricing an extra contract.

Problem research and repair guidance

Acura TLX: symptoms, affected vehicles and documented fixes

Match the symptom and the exact vehicle scope before arranging work. These files preserve the FixCatalogue research, with the manufacturer position, safe checks and original evidence available here.

5documented issue files
5vehicle systems

5 recall files · 0 other manufacturer files. These are editorial file counts, not distinct campaign totals, failure rates or a complete recall history.

Brakes

Official safety recall2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025Campaign 25V391000

Braking performance may be reduced

The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position.

NHTSA campaign 25V391000 includes certain 2021 to 2025 Acura TLX vehicles. Honda (American Honda Motor Co). is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. 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.

Symptoms to compare
  • The driver may notice a warning, changed pedal feel or reduced braking, depending on the recalled component
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: brake pedal feels soft; car takes longer to stop; brake warning light; brakes suddenly weak; brake fluid leaking; parking brake not working.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2021 to 2025 Acura TLX
  • NHTSA campaign 25V391000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 259,033 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Published recall remedy

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.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

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.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue
  • 25V391000: Official campaign record for Acura TLX

    NHTSA safety recall · Jun 12, 2025

    NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 259,033 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Fuel system

Official safety recall2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020Campaign 23V858000

Fuel pump or delivery fault may cause a stall

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 includes certain 2015 to 2020 Acura TLX vehicles. 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. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • The engine may hesitate, fail to start, stall or lose power if fuel delivery is interrupted
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: fuel pump stopped working; car stalls without warning; engine cranks but will not start; car loses power while driving; fuel system warning; engine dies at speed.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2015 to 2020 Acura TLX
  • NHTSA campaign 23V858000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 2,490,460 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Published recall remedy

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.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

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.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue
  • 23V858000: Official campaign record for Acura TLX

    NHTSA safety recall · Dec 18, 2023

    NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 2,490,460 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Fuel, battery & fire risk

Official NHTSA safety recall2021

Poor fuel tank weld may allow gasoline to leak

NHTSA campaign 24V950000 lists the 2021 Acura TLX for a condition in which poor fuel tank weld may allow gasoline to leak.

NHTSA lists the 2021 Acura TLX in safety campaign 24V950000. The official record says: The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak. The stated safety consequence is: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.

Symptoms to compare
  • A gasoline odor may be noticeable around the vehicle.
  • Fuel may be visible near the tank or filler neck.

Other ways owners describe it: 2021 Acura TLX fuel tank leak; TLX fuel filler neck weld problem; Acura TLX gasoline smell; TLX fuel system, gasoline and storage recall; NHTSA campaign 24V950000.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2021 Acura TLX
  • Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 24V950000
  • VIN confirmation is required

Campaign 24V950000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

Jurisdiction: United States

Published recall remedy

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.

Complete recall 24V950000Authorized dealer or manufacturer service center · VIN check and recall service

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.

Limit: A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.

Check the VIN and record what happenedBasic documentation · 10 minutes

Check the 17-character VIN with NHTSA or Acura. Save campaign 24V950000, any warning messages and a short description of when the symptom occurred for the service appointment.

Limit: Do not recreate a dangerous symptom for a photo or video.

Evidence for this issue

Safety restraints

Official safety recall2020, 2021Campaign 24V064000

Air bag system safety defect

The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 includes certain 2020 to 2021 Acura TLX vehicles. Honda (American Honda Motor Co). is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Symptoms to compare
  • An air bag or SRS warning may appear, but some affected vehicles have no advance warning
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: airbag warning light is on; air bag recall; airbag might not work; SRS light came on; airbag deployed by itself; airbag inflator problem.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2020 to 2021 Acura TLX
  • NHTSA campaign 24V064000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 750,114 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Published recall remedy

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue
  • 24V064000: Official campaign record for Acura TLX

    NHTSA safety recall · Feb 1, 2024

    NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 750,114 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Transmission & drivetrain

Official safety recall2015Campaign 14V779000

Powertrain defect may allow a vehicle rollaway

The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken.

NHTSA campaign 14V779000 includes certain 2015 Acura TLX vehicles. American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.

Symptoms to compare
  • The vehicle may hesitate, shift unexpectedly or lose drive, depending on the recalled part
  • An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
  • Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails

Other ways owners describe it: transmission slips; car will not move; gearbox jerks; car jumps out of gear; delayed acceleration; drivetrain warning came on.

Which vehicles the source covers
  • 2015 Acura TLX
  • NHTSA campaign 14V779000
  • The manufacturer filing lists 9,392 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
  • VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle

Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

Component in the source: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Published recall remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000.

Use the official recall remedyAuthorised dealer · Confirm with VIN

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000.

Limit: Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.

Check the complete VIN before arranging workBasic check · 5 minutes

Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.

Limit: A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.

Evidence for this issue
  • 14V779000: Official campaign record for Acura TLX

    NHTSA safety recall · Dec 8, 2014

    NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 9,392 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.

Confirm who pays before authorizing work

A recall remedy follows the campaign and VIN eligibility. A service bulletin provides diagnosis or repair instructions; it does not by itself promise payment. Manufacturer warranty extensions and support programs have their own conditions.

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Keep a current problem separate from future coverage

These files do not supply a shop quote. Ask for a diagnosis and written estimate, then check recall remedies or existing coverage. A new vehicle service contract generally excludes pre-existing conditions.

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Each file retains its original source review date. Historical remedy wording can change; check the current manufacturer notice and NHTSA VIN lookup for your vehicle. The separately dated NHTSA counts elsewhere on this page use a different dataset and scope.

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What can the data tell you about Acura TLX?

No model-specific individual-repair price keys are retained for Acura TLX in this library. Generic parts and labor estimates, public records and separate annual cost references may still be available.

Individual-repair price scopeGeneric inputs

Model-level range presence is a source-coverage check. It does not confirm that a repair fits every engine or model year.

EPA configuration match50 source rows

The mapped years for this model can include different equipment. Use the VIN and original specifications to identify the actual configuration.

Documented repair pathsCheck the source

Recall and communication counts describe records. They cannot establish a breakdown probability or current VIN status.

Price-key audit reviewed October 12, 2026; EPA source snapshot 2026-08-07. Individual-repair ranges and annual repair-budget references are different datasets.

EPA configuration facts

Engines and drivetrains sold under this model name

FuelEconomy.gov lists 50 matched Acura TLX configurations across the model years shown here. Trim, engine and drive layout can change which repairs belong in a warranty comparison.

Vehicle classCompact car
Fuel choicesGasoline
Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Front-wheel drive
Engine range2 to 3.5 L; 4 to 6 cylinders
EPA efficiency range21 to 28 mpg
Transmission typesAutomatic

These are ranges across EPA configurations, not the specification of every trim. The VIN and original window sticker settle the exact equipment. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, dataset updated 2026-08-07.

Possible repair costs

Major repairs for this powertrain

These estimates use parts benchmarks and modeled independent-shop labor rates for Dallas, so you can compare models using the same labor assumptions.

RepairEstimated range
Engine replacement or major internal repair$5,860 to $16,847
Transmission replacement$3,492 to $11,122
Transfer case replacement$2,044 to $8,129
Turbocharger replacement$1,520 to $6,465
Head gasket replacement$2,286 to $3,619
Timing chain replacement$1,895 to $2,968