The 2023 Acura TLX has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (4 reports).
2023 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.
Brake pedal may shift out of position, reducing braking
The brake pedal pivot pin on these vehicles may not be secured properly, so the brake pedal can shift out of position.
Fuel Leak Can Raise Fire Risk in Vehicle's Fuel Tank
Some vehicles may have a fuel filler neck and fuel tank that were improperly welded during manufacturing.
Most common 2023 Acura TLX problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
My transfer case is blown they want to charge me $14,894.90 to replace the transmission and PTU. My vehicle is only front wheel drive right now. I brought up that this is happening to multiple vehicles like mine and should be under a safety recall. Because Iâm outside of the 70,000 mileage warranty from the manufacturer and have no extended warranty they gave no options except full price. My car has 89,822 miles on it currently when found. Nut happpened when the vehicle had 74,654 miles on it. They found rusty liquid coming from the transfer case during a routine oil change and inspection. And found that drive shaft spins freely when it shouldnât what they said.
The AWD components fail and turns the car into front wheel drive only. Yes itâs available. This puts mine and others after at risk due to expecting the car to accelerate at a full stop instead, it causes me to slowly accelerate <5 mph until the system recognizes itâs in FWD only. I fear that someone will rear end me expecting the car to go faster than it can in that moment. Yes, this has been reported to a reputable dealer and was told they could not create the issue once clears after turning car off and back on again. This car has not been inspected by anyone other than the local Acura dealership. There were no prior warnings other than when it was cuts out. This pops up on the dash and
Purchased a 2023 TLX Aspec with Telecommunication package from Carvana. When I as unable to connect my device to the vehicle, I took it to my local Acura dealer per the limited warranty instructions. It was there after they removed the dash, we discovered the control device was missing and the bracket was missing and the coaxial connector that attaches it to the dashboard is broken. The cellular device was removed as well to avoid tracking. With the harness damage, the correct repair to the car with the low miles it has is to replace the harness and then replace the missing part and the bracket. None of this was disclosed at the time of purchase. I have tried reaching out to Carvana an
Carâs advertised anti-theft features are faulty. They have two tracking features with also both failed. When I contacted Acura they said this was a known issue and highly prevalent in NY, DC, FL, MD. Cars computer is cloneable and it takes less than 3 minutes to enter and steal without keys or breaking windows or enabling alarms.
If you don't turn the car off and you drop a passenger off from the front seat the seatbelt not fastened alarm will go off until you fasten it or turn the car off then restart the car to clear the alarm taking it to the dealership.
2023 Acura TLX questions
Does the 2023 Acura TLX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Acura TLX: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Brake pedal may shift out of position, reducing braking; Fuel Leak Can Raise Fire Risk in Vehicle's Fuel Tank. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Acura TLX?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (4), Electrical System (2), Service Brakes (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.