2019 Acura TLX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Acura TLX has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (32 reports).

6Recalls
93Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Acura TLX recalls

Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash

Recall 26V332May 21, 202698,892 vehicles affected

A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving

Recall 23V858Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehicles affected

The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Engine Bearing May Wear and Seize, Risking Stall or Fire

Recall 23V751Nov 13, 2023248,999 vehicles affected

A manufacturing error can cause the connecting rod bearing inside the engine to wear and seize, which can damage the engine.

Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving

Recall 21V215Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehicles affected

The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail in certain 2018 Honda CR-V and 2019 Acura and Honda models.

Timing Belt Teeth Can Separate, Risking Engine Stall

Recall 19V298Apr 12, 201993,946 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles may have timing belts whose teeth can separate from the belt.

Fuel Pump Can Lose Performance, Risking Engine Stall

Recall 19V060Jan 29, 2019437,032 vehicles affected

Particulates in the fuel can build up on internal parts of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Most common 2019 Acura TLX problems

Problem areas named in the 93 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine32
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Fuel System, Gasoline13
Engine And Engine Cooling13
Electrical System12
Power Train11
Unknown Or Other11
Service Brakes7
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Vehicle Speed Control6

What owners report

2026-10-12, Engine
- The engine ceased while the car was moving, causing (a) A sudden stop (b) Engine stopping and the car becoming inoperable in the middle of a street. - There were no injuries because the failure happened at low speed. The same failure on an expressway would be a major safety concern since the car came to sudden stop. - The failed engine was inspected by an authorized Acura dealer. Cause identified as cylinder 2 rod bearing failure. - There was a slight knocking sound right before the incident occured - The car was driving fine before the incident. There were no warning indicators. - The engine (short block) was replaced previously on the same car due to a knocking sound.
2026-09-04, Visibility/Wiper
The internal spring inside my driver's side sun visor completely failed and now the visor hangs down and totally blocks my view of the road while driving. It is a major safety hazard because I literally have to duck to see traffic in front of me and I keep hitting my head on it. If I get into an accident and the airbags deploy, this loose plastic visor is going to smash right into my face. Acura knows this is a massive defect across thousands of these cars, but they haven't issued a recall and the replacement part is completely backordered nationwide, leaving me stuck driving a car where I can't safely see the road.
2026-07-22, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel failed to responded as needed. The vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle was restarted but stalled immediately. The contact inspected the vehicle but found no fault. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rod bearing had failed and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rod bearing had failed and that th
2026-05-30, Exterior Lighting
Both headlight lenses on my 2019 Acura TLX developed severe internal stress cracking (crazing) with no external damage of any kind. The cracking appears to originate from inside the housing, consistent with heat stress or a manufacturing defect. Both headlights cracked identically and simultaneously, which rules out accidental damage. Acura corporate has denied a goodwill repair, classifying this as normal wear and tear. Estimated repair cost is $4,000. I believe this is a manufacturing defect and may affect other 2019 Acura TLX owners.
2026-05-27, Engine
I am formally requesting a neutral third-party arbitration review under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act to compel American Honda Motor Co. to provide a permanent mechanical remedy—specifically, the sourcing and installation of a brand-new, redesigned engine assembly (Engine #Four)— This vehicle frame is now on its third engine block. Car was bought 11/30/2024. At Grubbs Acura, fuel pump safety recall that involves flashing/re-calibrating the Engine Control Unit (FI-ECU) software was done. Just a few weeks after new fuel pump, the vehicle displayed sudden stalling symptoms. The engine suffered a terminal, catastrophic internal collapse. The vehicle was towed to Grubbs Acura where Corporate

2019 Acura TLX questions

Does the 2019 Acura TLX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2019 Acura TLX: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Engine Bearing May Wear and Seize, Risking Stall or Fire; Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving; Timing Belt Teeth Can Separate, Risking Engine Stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Acura TLX?

Based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (32), Fuel/Propulsion System (14), Fuel System, Gasoline (13).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Acura TLX has been fixed?

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