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
4 recalls · 286 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 304
2 recalls · 96 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 112
2 recalls · 82 complaints
2 reported injuries
Top issue: ENGINE
Problem score: 92
Best Acura TLX Years to Buy
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 3
0 recalls · 4 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 4
1 recall · 20 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 23
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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 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | — | — | 4 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 1 | 20 | — | — | 23 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 1 | 60 | 1 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2020 | 3 | 45 | 1 | — | 56 | Good |
| 2019 | 4 | 72 | 4 | — | 92 | Good |
| 2018 | 2 | 82 | 2 | — | 92 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 53 | 3 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2016 | 2 | 96 | 5 | — | 112 | Caution |
| 2015 | 4 | 286 | 3 | — | 304 | 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 4 recalls, 286 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 304 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year TLX to buy?+
The 2023 Acura TLX is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 0 recalls and 3 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which TLX has the fewest problems?+
The 2023, 2024, 2022 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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