CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Acura TLX has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (19 reports).
2020 Acura TLX recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress
A front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the system may not switch off the passenger airbag as intended.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Engine Bearing May Wear and Seize, Risking Stall or Fire
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
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail in certain 2018 Honda CR-V and 2019 Acura and Honda models.
Most common 2020 Acura TLX problems
Problem areas named in the 63 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 4 |
What owners report
My Acura TLX was stolen on from my driveway in Chicago, IL. The vehicle was locked, and the only key fob was about 200 feet away inside home at the time. The thief was able to unlock, start, and drive away the vehicle without the authorized key fob. Component that failed: The vehicle's anti-theft and keyless entry/ignition security system smart key/immobilizer failed to prevent unauthorized entry and engine start. The vehicle and component are not available for inspection yet but the vehicle was recovered and located. Safety risk: The security flaw allowed an unauthorized person to take control of and operate a vehicle on public roads. This puts the public at risk from reckless driving by
- The engine system failed and it is available for inspection -While driving on the highway at normal traffic speed, my vehicle suddenly developed a loud knocking noise and the check engine light lit up. Within moments, the engine lost power and became inoperable, leaving me unable to continue driving while being 300 miles away from home. This incident occurred at about 5-6AM, having to maneuver through traffic before the sunrise. This created a serious safety risk because surrounding vehicles were traveling at full speed increasing the risk of collision. There were no warning signs of this failure and I was unfortunately stranded on the highway in an unfamiliar town for hours with minors in
The cars Emission Systems and Parking Brake lights come on, and the dealer can not diagnose this issue properly. I have taken it in 4 times, and it continues to happen. I fear the parking brake coming on while driving.
Airbags (SRS)
Transmission harsh and delayed gear engagement, sometimes it wonât shift unless itâs done manually, few times it didnât shift even though I shifted manually, I had to increase engine speed to about 5000 RPM so it shifts, transmission goes into neutral when trying to to accelerate while itâs in drive and intermittent vibration caused by hydraulic circuit pressure issues, Iâve had the vehicle since it had 7900 miles and all these issues been present in the car since then, the car now have 29000 miles and itâs only getting worse. These issues have been reported by a lot of Honda/Acura vehicles owner with the 9 speed transmission
2020 Acura TLX questions
Does the 2020 Acura TLX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2020 Acura TLX: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; 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. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Acura TLX?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (19), Fuel System, Gasoline (12), Electrical System (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Acura TLX has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.