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Acura TLX
Model Overview
The Acura TLX is the upscale brand's most popular sedan, a mid-size model priced and equipped to compete with both compact and mid-range offerings from Germany. This Honda Accord-based car offers front- and all-wheel drivetrains and four-cylinder and V6 engines in a roomy cabin that's well-appointed for the price. AWD models get torque vectoring for enhanced handling. The 2020 model added a hand-built PMC package.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
10
Owner Reviews
KevC
It's awesome
November 22, 2017
Overall Score
I got this car when it first came out and it is much improved the the TSX and TL. Acura is committed to making cars more innovative and more efficient and will plan to lease another acura when my lease is due!
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2024-059
Recall date
2024-02-01
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
66,846
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to.
Note: If the weight sensor fails, the SRS warning light would turn on in the instrument panel.
Safety Risk:
An airbag system that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership for an inspection if the SRS warning light is on. If the SRS warning light is on due to a faulty weight sensor, the weight sensor will be replaced. When repair parts are available, Honda will send you a second letter. They will advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the passenger-front seat weight sensor.
Recall number
2023-679
Recall date
2023-12-18
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
298,262
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for low-pressure fuel pumps installed on certain vehicles or sold at dealerships as a replacement part.
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada recall nos. 2020-236 and 2021-182.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuel pump motor.
Recall number
2023-603
Recall date
2023-11-08
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
HP67 / AM28
Units Affected:
29,601
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely and become damaged.
Safety Risk:
An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power and/or increase the risk of a vehicle fire. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective actions:
Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the engine. If damage is found, the dealer will replace the necessary parts.
Recall number
2021-182
Recall date
2021-03-26
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
80,176
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving.
Note: This is an expansion of Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-236.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump motor.
Recall number
2019-179
Recall date
2019-04-11
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
9,834
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the teeth on the timing belt may separate due to a manufacturing issue. This could result in an engine stall.
Safety Risk:
An engine stall could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the lot number on the timing belt. If it is within the affected range, the belt will be replaced. Additionally, dealers will inspect the engine for internal damage.
Recall number
2016-428
Recall date
2016-09-02
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AL26
Units Affected:
1,498
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the transmission wire harness connections may have been improperly crimped. This could cause an unexpected shift to neutral which could result in a loss of motive power, which in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions may increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software to eliminate the potential for an unexpected loss of motive power due to this issue.
Recall number
2014-538
Recall date
2014-11-28
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AK83
Units Affected:
1,995
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with 9-speed automatic transmissions, the PARK pawl may not properly engage. If the parking pawl fails to engage and the driver does not use the electric parking brake, the vehicle may roll away after the brake pedal is released, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the transmission and repair if necessary.
Recall number
2014-431
Recall date
2014-09-30
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AK79
Units Affected:
84
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The compliance label may bear incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) information. This could result in vehicle overloading, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply a revised label.
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