Model year
2018 Acura TLX
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 96 complaints for the 2018 Acura TLX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (31), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (18), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (14). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2015 344 complaints
- 2016 111 complaints
- 2017 71 complaints
- 2018 96 complaints
- 2019 93 complaints
- 2020 63 complaints
- 2021 72 complaints
- 2022 25 complaints
- 2023 11 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 4 complaints
Recalls
26V332000 · May 21, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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…
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
23V751000 · Nov 13, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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…
19V060000 · Jan 29, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Complaints
96 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ24013 | Engine failure · ENGINE | Nov 8, 2024 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| EA25004 | No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL… | Mar 26, 2025 | No close date in the file |
| PE25008 | Engine failure · ENGINE | Aug 20, 2025 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.098 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.098 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLX FWD · 2.4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| TLX FWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 32 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| TLX AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC · 3.5L · Automatic (S9) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
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