Acura TLX Recalls (2021-2025)

What recalls does the Acura TLX have?

• 2021, 2023 Acura TLX Passenger Air Bag Recall (26V332) Repeat recall
  May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

  Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Acura TLX Brake Pedal Recall (25V391)
  June 12, 2025 · 259,033 vehicles · Brakes

  The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Acura TLX Fuel Tank Recall (24V950)
  December 19, 2024 · 167 vehicles · Fuel System

  The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Honda Pilot Passenger Air Bag Recall (24V064)
  February 1, 2024 · 750,114 vehicles · Air Bags

  The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

  Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

• 2022 Acura TLX Tire Bead Recall (22V950)
  December 22, 2022 · 19 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.

  Risk: Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.

Which TLX parts are recalled most?

Which TLX model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my TLX for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 5 Acura TLX campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Acura dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are TLX owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

My car has suffered a well known issue in the 21-25 Acura TLX community. At 71,000 miles my transfer case splines stripped also with the transmission splines. Resulting in me having to pay out of pocket to replace both the transmission and transfer case. I’m really hoping Acura does a recall for this issue.

2021 ACURA TLX owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11718081

The transfer case blows up and which causes the all-wheel-drive system of the car to go away and the car becomes from wheel drive which changes the way the car drives and makes it very dangerous. The car has a lot of oversteer and this is very dangerous to highway roads.

2021 ACURA TLX owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11633510

While accelerating from 0 to 40 miles per hour, I experienced a loud bang come from the car. Turns out the splines were stripped between my transmission and transfer case.

2022 ACURA TLX owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11714721

Can a recall make your TLX a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Acura TLX a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 5 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Acura models with recalls

• Integra: 4 recalls
• Integra Type S: 2 recalls
• MDX: 4 recalls
• MDX Type S: 1 recall
• RDX: 6 recalls
• TLX: 5 recalls
• TLX Type S: 1 recall
• ZDX: 5 recalls

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