2016 Acura TLX: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
110
Complaints
3
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
6
Injuries
61.8
Severity index
Severity index 61.8 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Acura TLX ranks 74 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 47% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 27 | 24.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | 21.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 13.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 14 | 12.7% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 | 12.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 10.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 9.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 4.5% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 27 of 110 complaints (24.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 7 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.4x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V060000 | 29/01/2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance. |
| 23V751000 | 13/11/2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | 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. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging |
| 23V858000 | 18/12/2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 H |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.