2019 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 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
34% of complaints: engine — 31 distinct reports on file.
CRASH16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 14 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 13 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact was hearing an abnormal ticking noise.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240111
13% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.
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
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge.
Campaign 19V298000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Campaign 21V215000 — check if this car was fixed
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
Engine failure
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Engine failure
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.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Acura TLX — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (13 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 19V060000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V298000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V215000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V751000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Acura TLX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Acura TLX is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura TLX?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Acura TLX have?
6 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.