Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Acura TLX has 3 recalls, 78 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
78
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
24V064000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatc...
24V950000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, whi...
25V391000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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 pi...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicle was performing as expected, but there was a smell of burning oil or rubber. When I took t... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Driving towards the gas station, still at lows speeds while I was in the neighborhood so speed limit... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am submitting this complaint regarding a sudden and premature transfer case failure on my 2021 Acu... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transfer case in my Acura TLX Type S failed due to the internal splines stripping at approximate... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This 2021 Acura TLX Type-S has experienced a complete failure of the transfer case after approximate... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | See Attached Letter |
| Jan 8, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My gas tank is failing from the fuel seal, my safety is in danger since it throws a lot of gasoline,... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Short Description Transmission-to-PTU splines, causing AWD loss and requiring full transfer case and... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case needs replacing |
| Dec 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | Adaptive Damper System error on dashboard. Took the car to the dealer and they confirmed two issues.... |
| Dec 15, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Problem with all safety feature sensors like Adas, lane assistance. Small car icon which always gre... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | To Whom It May Concern: The purpose of my complaint is to bring to your attention reprehensible poli... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Was driving the car under normal acceleration when the transfer case failed. No power to the rear wh... |
| Oct 12, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2021 TLX Type S front wheels started to spin upon acceleration at 44K miles. I immediately schedu... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transfer case blew. AWD was not working. |
| Aug 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | - The transfer case failed causing the AWD system to stop working -It is a safety concern because y... |
| Aug 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While performing a right turn, under normal acceleration a loud "pop/clunk" occurred. I immediately ... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The wipers come on by themselves and do not turn off. The engine may or may not start with the key f... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The all wheel drive failed do to transfer case splines being sheered off between the transmission an... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving my 2021 Acura TLX Type S, I began losing traction frequently during normal daily drivi... |