2016 Acura TLX
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 339 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 94 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
25% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Engine light would come on if I drove 65 MPH check engine emission system problem I would try drive press on gas peddle & car would slow down I almost got rear ended by 18 wheeler semi truck
NHTSA ODI report, 20220204
20% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.
12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA TLX. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20161007
ACCELERATION FROM LOW GEARS REV RPM UP TO 6000 WHEN MOVING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. WHEN GOING ONTO HIGHWAY SAME THING ANYTHING LOWER THAN 20 MPH HAS A HESITATION. NOT SURE WHAT MY OPTIONS ARE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160204
SAFETY TIMELINE
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 3.5L V6 engine.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019.
Campaign 19V060000 — check if this car was fixed
Electrical overstress
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 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024.
Campaign 23V751000 — check if this car was fixed
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, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2016 Acura TLX — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (27 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 19V060000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V751000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2016 Acura TLX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Acura TLX is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura TLX?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Acura TLX have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.