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
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | ENGINE | I have a 2016 Acura TLX 3.5L j35Y6 AWD that initially Had the safety recall XG1 and the engine was r... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While braking and attempting a left turn at an intersection, my vehicle completely shut down with no... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE | Unknown: EBS comes on as well as the break system problem lights and many more. Vehicle loses power ... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V75... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Warning lights for Electric Parking Brake Problem and Emissions System Problem simultaneously occurr... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V75... |
| Apr 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving on a main road stopped at an intersection and my car suddenly stopped it shifted my ca... |
| Apr 5, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Due to the deployment of the airbags, I sustained fractured sternum, right foot and left hand. Had s... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The backup camera on the rear simply went blurry one day, it’s now impossible to see out the camera... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX equipped with Cooper Tires, Tires Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size:... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V7... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while starting at an undisclosed speed, there ... |
| Nov 13, 2024 | ENGINE | The car would go in ACC mode while parked and running and warning lights would appear on the dash (p... |
| Oct 19, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the veh... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | See attached document for complaint. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | ENGINE | I was driving on the interstate and went to pass someone and gassed it. When I did that, my car woul... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Transmission fails mid drive on freeway. Multiple vehicles had to avoid the possibility of horrific ... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, several unknown warning ... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | STRUCTURE | A warranty extension for 2015 Acura TLX was issued for vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl ... |
| Mar 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Internal transmission error at 60,000 miles. All warning lights illuminated, no sign of transmission... |