Acura TLX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Acura TLX model year (2015–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Acura TLX Years to Avoid
6 recalls · 288 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 312
3 recalls · 97 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 116
4 recalls · 85 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 101
Best Acura TLX Years to Buy
1 recall · 2 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 5
1 recall · 4 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 7
2 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 9
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Acura TLX — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 9 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 2 | 21 | — | — | 27 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 2 | 68 | 1 | — | 76 | Good |
| 2020 | 5 | 47 | 1 | — | 64 | Good |
| 2019 | 5 | 73 | 4 | — | 96 | Good |
| 2018 | 4 | 85 | 2 | — | 101 | Good |
| 2017 | 3 | 53 | 3 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2016 | 3 | 97 | 5 | — | 116 | Caution |
| 2015 | 6 | 288 | 3 | — | 312 | Avoid |
All 12 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Acura TLX Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent TLX models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
2013–2017
Best: 2017Mid-decade TLX units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2017 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year TLX should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2015 Acura TLX if possible. It has 6 recalls, 288 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 312 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year TLX to buy?+
The 2025 Acura TLX is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 5. It has only 1 recall and 2 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which TLX has the fewest problems?+
The 2025, 2024, 2023 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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