Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Acura TLX has 11 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle was performing as expected, but there was a smell of burning oil or rubber. When I took t... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Driving towards the gas station, still at lows speeds while I was in the neighborhood so speed limit... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am submitting this complaint regarding a sudden and premature transfer case failure on my 2021 Acu... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case needs replacing |
| Aug 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer Case has gone out. No longer getting power to the rear wheels as it is a AWD car. Problem ... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The all wheel drive failed do to transfer case splines being sheered off between the transmission an... |
| Jun 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system of the vehicle became partially inoperable after hearing a loud ban... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My car has suffered a well known issue in the 21-25 Acura TLX community. At 71,000 miles my transfer... |
| Apr 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case broken; no longer sending power to the rear wheels. Car loses traction when accelerati... |
| Dec 9, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Noticed my 2021 Acura TLX A-SPEC SH-AWD has fluid leaking from the rear differential where the drive... |
| Sep 6, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle VIN - [XXX] The vehicle, 2021 Acura TLX, was purchased on June 8, 2021, from the sho... |