2018 Acura TLX
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.
- Complaints
- 97
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 97 complaints
View as data table
| 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
32% · 31 reportsElectrical system
21% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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I own a 2018 Acura TLX with approximately 41,384 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
For the past two days I see the check engine indicator pop up along with two errors. "Electric parking brake problem" And "Emissions system problem" This happend after driving and parking the car. The next day I turned the car on and saw the errors.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-06
Fuel/propulsion system
14% · 14 reportsEngine and engine cooling
13% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating there was a knocking sound coming from the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
Power train
11% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing gear position indication (prndl).
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The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that after refueling and attempting to park in a parking space, the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration. The contact mentioned that no safety features were activated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-06
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 3 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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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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2024-11-08Recall queryClosed 2025-08-20 Engine failure
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2025-03-26Engineering analysisOpen No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
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2025-08-20Preliminary evaluationOpen Engine failure
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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Acura TLX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 14 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
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2018 Acura TLX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Acura TLX is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Acura TLX?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Acura TLX have?
- 4 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.