The 2022 Acura TLX is associated with 25 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 8 reports (32% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 25 MPG combined.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 25 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (8 / 32%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 21–25 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| TLX FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| TLX FWD A-SPEC | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
| TLX AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| TLX AWD A-SPEC | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $3,150 / yr |
| TLX Type-S | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| TLX Type-S Perf Tire | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR FWD | | | | | 9% |
| 4 DR AWD | | | | | 9% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Acura TLX models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Summary: Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is JKX.
Affected Component: TIRES:BEAD
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Acura TLX vehicles. The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GCW.
View all 2022 Acura TLX recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →