2020 Acura TLX
This year had at least 30% fewer 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
- 63
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2020
Opened by NHTSA
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 63 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
30% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Software update completed June 2022 When coming to a stop light, my car shutdown. Went into neutral and took about five seconds to restart. It happened the following day and I was rear ended. No injuries occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-26
- The engine system failed and it is available for inspection -While driving on the highway at normal traffic speed, my vehicle suddenly developed a loud knocking noise and the check engine light lit up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-05
Fuel system, gasoline
19% · 12 reportsElectrical system
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing sensors.
Show complaint excerpts
My Acura TLX was stolen on from my driveway in Chicago, IL. The vehicle was locked, and the only key fob was about 200 feet away inside home at the time. The thief was able to unlock, start, and drive away the vehicle without the authorized key fob.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30
Forward collision avoidance
16% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing emission control.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 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.
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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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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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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
2020 Acura TLX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V751000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 Acura TLX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Acura TLX is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Acura TLX?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Acura TLX have?
- 5 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.