Is the Acura TLX Reliable?

20152026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

71/100
Good

Reliability Score

12
Total Recalls
305
Owner Complaints
11
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Acura TLX Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
2026Not enough data
2025Not enough data
202403
97
Excellent
202302
98
Excellent
2022013
87
Excellent
20210491
70
Good
20202451
60
Fair
20194684
48
Fair
20183782
54
Fair
20173473
54
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the TLX Compares to Similar Vehicles

Acura TLX71/100
Luxury Category Average70/100

The TLX scores 1 points above the average luxury — a strong result.

Known Acura TLX Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ENGINE
42
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
34
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
32
POWER TRAIN
27
SERVICE BRAKES
23
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
23

Based on 305 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Acura TLX reliable?+

The Acura TLX scores 71/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 12 recall campaigns and 305 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year TLX is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2023 TLX achieved the highest reliability score of 98/100 with 0 recalls and 2 complaints.

How many miles does a TLX last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Acura TLX owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used TLX will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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