Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Acura TLX has 4 recalls, 59 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
59
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V215000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Ac...
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...
24V064000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatc...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE | PE 25008 The engine knock started on 12/22/25. Motorcars Acura recommended get a case number & have... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Recall performed on 2020 Acura TLX 3.5 for rod bearing recall. Crankshaft and bearings were replace... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 49,622 mark on my 2020 Acura tlx AWD… auto stop was enabled, car was at stoplight, engine attempted ... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On or about October 21–22, 2025, I brought my 2020 Acura TLX (brown, 99,000 miles, VIN [XXX] ) to Go... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | STEERING | Was driving on the highway at posted 65 and 70-mph when car suddenly went into 'limp mode' to under ... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Multiple dash lights including "brake system failure, collision mitigation system problem, adaptive ... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | The front camera that operates the cruise control, lane assist, automatic braking, automatic high be... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Warning lamps appeared for forward collision, lane keep assist, auto high beam, brakes, adaptive cru... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Electric parking brake problem , and emissions system problem. Apparently its a common issue many ar... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light and attempti... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car shuts down randomly when accelerating from a stop or red light . All the mechanical lights come ... |
| Jun 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recall Still Listed as Unrepaired After Completion Dear NHTSA, I am reaching out regarding an outs... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check en... |
| May 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS | The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V75... |
| Feb 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclo... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission harsh and delayed gear engagement, sometimes it won’t shift unless it’s done manually, ... |
| Dec 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | 2 1/2 years before the current connecting rod bearing recall, my engine failed due to the connecting... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The vehicle's dash states the following are malfunctioning: Road Departure Mitigation System, Adapti... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The recall impacting my fuel injection has not been fixed since 2023 i have been waiting. I was told... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | the engine failed and lost all power to the car. It is available for inspection. My safety was put a... |