Acura TLX Recalls: Every NHTSA Recall by Model Year
The Acura TLX has 13 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2015–2025; the most recent is 26V332000 (May 21, 2026) for air bags, covering 2018–2021, 2023 models. The 2019 model year has the most, with 6.
Recall repairs are free at Acura dealers. This list is model-level, so it can't tell you whether your car is affected or already fixed. For that, check your VIN.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns · Data pulled Nov 7, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
Most TLX recalls involve fuel system (4), air bags (2) and engine & cooling (2).
Acura TLX recalls by model year
Campaigns that cover each model year. One campaign can cover several years, so it is counted once in every year it covers.
| Model year | Recalls | Main components | Per-year check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | service brakes | 2025 TLX recalls |
| 2024 | 1 | service brakes | 2024 TLX recalls |
| 2023 | 3 | air bags, service brakes, fuel system | 2023 TLX recalls |
| 2022 | 3 | service brakes, fuel system, tires | 2022 TLX recalls |
| 2021 | 4 | air bags, service brakes, fuel system | 2021 TLX recalls |
| 2020 | 5 | air bags, fuel system, engine & cooling | 2020 TLX recalls |
| 2019 | 6 | air bags, fuel system, engine & cooling | 2019 TLX recalls |
| 2018 | 4 | air bags, fuel system, engine & cooling | 2018 TLX recalls |
| 2017 | 3 | fuel system, engine & cooling | 2017 TLX recalls |
| 2016 | 3 | fuel system, engine & cooling | 2016 TLX recalls |
| 2015 | 6 | fuel system, engine & cooling, powertrain / transmission | 2015 TLX recalls |
Biggest Acura TLX recalls
Ranked by the number of vehicles NHTSA lists for the whole campaign. That total often includes other models.
TLX model years: 2015–2020
TLX model years: 2020–2021
TLX model years: 2019–2020
TLX model years: 2015–2019
TLX model years: 2021–2025
All 13 Acura TLX recalls (newest first)
May 21, 202626V332000Air bags2018–2021, 2023
Component: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification, front passenger)
TLX model years: 2018–2021, 2023 · about 98,892 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
The risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Jun 12, 202525V391000Service brakes2021–2025
Component: Service brakes
TLX model years: 2021–2025 · about 259,033 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. 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."
The 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.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Dec 19, 202424V950000Fuel system2021–2023
Component: Fuel system
TLX model years: 2021–2023 · about 167 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is JKX.
Feb 1, 202424V064000Air bags2020–2021
Component: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification, front passenger)
TLX model years: 2020–2021 · about 750,114 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Dec 18, 202323V858000Fuel system2015–2020
Component: Fuel system
TLX model years: 2015–2020 · about 2,490,460 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Nov 13, 202323V751000Engine & cooling2015–2020
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, hard parts internal/mechanical)
TLX model years: 2015–2020 · about 248,999 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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 the engine.
The risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
Dec 22, 202222V950000Tires2022
Component: Tires (bead)
TLX model years: 2022 · about 19 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Acura TLX vehicles. The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.
The risk: Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GCW.
Mar 25, 202121V215000Fuel system2019–2020
Component: Fuel system
TLX model years: 2019–2020 · about 624,552 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Apr 12, 201919V298000Engine & cooling2019
Component: Engine & cooling (engine, gasoline, belts and associated pulleys)
TLX model years: 2019 · about 93,946 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.
The risk: Teeth separation from the timing belt may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any affected timing belt free of charge. Vehicles receiving a replacement timing belt will also have the engine inspected and any damaged components will be replaced for free. The recall began June 7, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is L4M. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is Z4L.
Jan 29, 201919V060000Fuel system2015–2019
Component: Fuel system
TLX model years: 2015–2019 · about 437,032 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: 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.
The risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Sep 6, 201616V640000Powertrain / transmission2015
Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm))
TLX model years: 2015 · about 8,354 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX 2WD and 4WD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the transmission wire harness connections may have insufficient crimps, and, as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
The risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Acura has notified owners, and dealers will, based on the automatic transmission serial number, update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC2.
Dec 8, 201414V779000Powertrain / transmission2015
Component: Powertrain / transmission (automatic transmission)
TLX model years: 2015 · about 9,392 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.
The risk: If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JM8.
Oct 1, 201414V613000Equipment2015
Component: Equipment (other, labels)
TLX model years: 2015 · about 189 vehicles in the whole campaign
The problem: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear printed on the safety certification label. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
The risk: If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 21, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK6.
How to check if your TLX has an open recall
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in the free VIN recall check. It queries NHTSA for your exact vehicle, not just the model.
- If a recall is open, call any Acura dealer's service department to book the free repair. Bring the recall number from the list above.
- Buying used? Ask the seller for the dealer's recall-completion printout before you pay.
Or browse by year, for example the 2025 Acura TLX recall check.
Recalls are only part of the picture. Owner complaints show which years have the most problems: Acura TLX years to avoid.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Acura TLX have?
13 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Acura TLX across model years 2015–2025. A single campaign often spans several model years, so the per-year counts in the table add up to more than 13. The 2019 model year has the most, with 6.
What is the latest Acura TLX recall?
26V332000, filed with NHTSA on May 21, 2026: air bags (sensor, occupant classification, front passenger), covering 2018–2021, 2023 TLX models. The fix is free at Acura dealers.
What is the biggest Acura TLX recall?
By vehicles covered, 23V858000 (Dec 18, 2023), a fuel system campaign covering about 2,490,460 vehicles in total. That count is for the whole campaign, which can include other models besides the TLX.
How do I check if my Acura TLX has an open recall?
Run your 17-character VIN through a VIN recall check. A model-level list can't tell you whether your car was built in the affected range or has already been repaired. Any Acura dealer can also look up the VIN and do the repair.
Are Acura recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety-recall repairs are done free at franchised Acura dealers, whether or not the warranty has expired and wherever you bought the car. Manufacturers must offer a free remedy for vehicles up to 15 years old at the time the recall is filed, and many still repair older ones.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls database: every campaign for the ACURA TLX, queried by model year through NHTSA's public recalls API (api.nhtsa.gov).
- Affected-vehicle counts are NHTSA's "potential units affected" for the whole campaign, which can include other models.
- Campaigns filed under a separate NHTSA model name (for example a hybrid or heavy-duty variant) are not included here.
- Data pulled Nov 7, 2026. Problem, risk and fix text is NHTSA's own campaign wording.