NHTSA lists 70 complaints for the 2021 Acura TLX, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 3 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ACURA TLX.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 23 | 32.9% | 0.94 |
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| electrical electronic | 13 | 18.6% | 0.92 |
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| loss of control | 10 | 14.3% | 0.67 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 8 | 11.4% | 0.92 |
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| noise or comfort | 7 | 10.0% | 0.82 |
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| restraint or airbag | 6 | 8.6% | 0.90 |
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| fire or overheating | 2 | 2.9% | 0.89 |
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| unclear | 1 | 1.4% | 0.99 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 42 | 60.0% | 0.80 |
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| low | 22 | 31.4% | 0.81 |
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| high | 6 | 8.6% | 0.68 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 70 tagged complaints of 70 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2026-05-21. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civi (excerpt)
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-06-12. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-12-19. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-02-01. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short cir (excerpt)
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
2 investigations; 1 open.
DP26001
Opened: 2026-03-06. Closed: 2026-08-04.
All wheel drive allegation
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has completed its review of a Petition dated January 9, 2026, requesting an investigation into the loss of the optional all-wheel drive capability in model year (MY) 2021-2023 Acura TLX and MY 2022-2023 Acura MDX vehicles. The Petition alleges failures in the interfacing splines between the front wheel drive transaxle and the rear wheel drive power take of
Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
EA25004
Opened: 2025-03-26. Closed: Not listed.
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
On June 3, 2022, the Oi? ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several i? eld reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a trai? c light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The su
Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
113 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 18 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 14 |
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| SUSPENSION | 12 |
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| PARKING BRAKE | 11 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 |
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| STRUCTURE | 9 |
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11033179
Date: 2026-05-18. Type: Over The Air. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Over The Air Update - Vehicles equipped with the System Updates application are capable of downloading and installing Over the Air System Updates. System Updates contain upgrades that fix a variety of operational errors and/or enhancements that add new functionality. Information for the various soft
11023273
Date: 2025-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.
11017032
Date: 2025-04-09. Type: Other. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022- 2024 MDXs & 2021-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to
11014327
Date: 2025-02-12. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVa s and 2021-2025 TLX Type Sa s with a client complaint of the a Adaptive Damper System Problema (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this con
11013338
Date: 2025-01-24. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVa s and 2021-2025 TLX Type Sa s with a client complaint of the a Adaptive Damper System Problema (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this con
11013127
Date: 2025-01-18. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVa s and 2021-2025 TLX Type Sa s with a client complaint of the a Adaptive Damper System Problema (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this con
11013111
Date: 2025-01-03. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVa s and 2021-2025 TLX Type Sa s with a client complaint of the a Adaptive Damper System Problema (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this con
11012816
Date: 2024-12-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented system (MOST) bus network which can potentially affect the audio sound quality.
11011797
Date: 2024-12-03. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVa s and 2021-2025 TLX Type Sa s with a client complaint of the a Adaptive Damper System Problema (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this con
11010681
Date: 2024-11-14. Type: Other. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVa s and 2021-2025 TLX Type Sa s with a client complaint of the a Adaptive Damper System Problema (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this con