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2016 Acura TLX Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2016 Acura TLX has 3 recalls, 105 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

3

Recalls

105

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Recalls

19V060000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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....

23V751000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

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...

23V858000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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, Rid...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2016 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD

Top Complaint Categories

ENGINE
15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
POWER TRAIN
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
TIRES
3

Problems by Component

Engine31Electrical19Powertrain14Other10Speed Control7Visibility5Tires3Seats3Steering3

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 21, 2026ENGINEI have a 2016 Acura TLX 3.5L j35Y6 AWD that initially Had the safety recall XG1 and the engine was r...
Dec 16, 2025SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWhile braking and attempting a left turn at an intersection, my vehicle completely shut down with no...
Nov 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTUREUnknown: EBS comes on as well as the break system problem lights and many more. Vehicle loses power ...
Oct 20, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V75...
Oct 6, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESWarning lights for Electric Parking Brake Problem and Emissions System Problem simultaneously occurr...
Jul 2, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V75...
Apr 20, 2025UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI was driving on a main road stopped at an intersection and my car suddenly stopped it shifted my ca...
Apr 5, 2025AIR BAGSDue to the deployment of the airbags, I sustained fractured sternum, right foot and left hand. Had s...
Mar 12, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERThe backup camera on the rear simply went blurry one day, it’s now impossible to see out the camera...
Feb 1, 2025TIRESThe contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX equipped with Cooper Tires, Tires Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size:...
Dec 13, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V7...
Nov 26, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while starting at an undisclosed speed, there ...
Nov 13, 2024ENGINEThe car would go in ACC mode while parked and running and warning lights would appear on the dash (p...
Oct 19, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the veh...
Oct 3, 2024POWER TRAINSee attached document for complaint.
Aug 26, 2024ENGINEI was driving on the interstate and went to pass someone and gassed it. When I did that, my car woul...
Aug 21, 2024VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCETransmission fails mid drive on freeway. Multiple vehicles had to avoid the possibility of horrific ...
Aug 12, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERThe contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, several unknown warning ...
Apr 30, 2024STRUCTUREA warranty extension for 2015 Acura TLX was issued for vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl ...
Mar 7, 2024POWER TRAINInternal transmission error at 60,000 miles. All warning lights illuminated, no sign of transmission...