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 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Acura TLX have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2016 Acura TLX

◆ Worse than typical

2016 Acura TLX
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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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 111
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2016: 111 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2012	1
2015	344
2016	111
2017	71
2018	97
2019	93
2020	63
2021	72
2022	25
2023	13
2024	5
2025	4

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

24% · 27 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-04

Electrical system

22% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer.

Power train

14% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor.

Vehicle speed control

10% · 11 reports

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2016-10-07

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, 2016-02-04

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2016Complaint volume 111 complaints filed for this model year.
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2019-03-25Fuel system, other19V060000 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.

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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2024-03-28Engine and engine cooling23V751000 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.

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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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.

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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Acura TLX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 27 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 19V060000 · Fuel system, other
Recall 23V751000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline

Other years of this model

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Best years1 year

202063

Worst years1 year

2015344

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 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Acura TLX have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.