Is the 2017 Acura TLX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Acura TLX is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura TLX?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Acura TLX have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2017 Acura TLX

● Typical for this model

2017 Acura TLX
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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: 71
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2017: 71 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

34% · 24 reports

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Acura TLX 2017, with only 112,000 miles. On [XXX], while the consumer was driving, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer saw what appeared to be smoke coming from under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-07

[XXX] [XXX] > 4:28â¯PM (19 minutes ago) to takahiro_hachigo American Honda 1919 Torrance Blvd PO Box 2215 Torrance, CA 90509 - 9870 RE: Request for Financial Compensation Vehicle: 2017 Acura TLX VIN: [XXX] Dear American Honda Executive, I am...

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-11

On May 26, 2023, I purchased my 2017 Acura TLX from Sterling McCall Acura Houston, TX. On July 16th, my son was driving the Acura TLX and the engine burst into a fire. After the engine fire, I had to replace the entire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-06

Power train

25% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH

Fuel/propulsion system

14% · 10 reports

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 10 reports

Service brakes

13% · 9 reports

CRASHINJURY

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My 2017 Acura was involved in a low-speed collision where it failed to stop in a timely manner, resulting in a total loss declaration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-01

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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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

2017 Acura TLX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 24 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 10 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 years2 years

FAQ

Is the 2017 Acura TLX reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Acura TLX is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Acura TLX?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 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.