The most-reported TLX run is 19UUB2F50FA (2015 builds) with 14 complaints, 6.7× the typical run. Power train problems make up 25% of reports; 2015 is the worst model year at 4.2 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for TLX model years 2015–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Acura TLX has 409 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 6% of every TLX complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19UUB2F50FA•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 19UUB1F51FA•••••• | 2015 | 1 | — | |
| 19UUB2F58FA•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 19UUB3F52FA•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 19UUB2F5XFA•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 19UUB2F52FA•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 19UUB3F57FA•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 19UUB3F59FA•••••• | 2015 | 2 | — | |
| 19UUB1F54FA•••••• | 2015 | 2 | — | |
| 19UUB2F56FA•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 19UUB2F55FA•••••• | 2015 | — | — | |
| 19UUB1F50FA•••••• | 2015 | — | — |
Each of the other 397 TLX runs has 6 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 97 TLX VINs so far, most often 2021, 2023, 2018 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Acura TLX the gap between build years is 3×: a 2015 car draws 4.2 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.4.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | — | |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | — | |
| 2022 | 26 | 26 | — | |
| 2021 | 70 | 44 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 62 | 44 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 92 | 58 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 92 | 57 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 70 | 40 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 104 | 45 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 324 | 77 | 11 |
Heaviest year here is 2015 at 4.2 complaints per run; lightest is 2022 at 1. The 2025 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 25% of everything Acura TLX owners report: Power Train, 250 of 860 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | — | |
| Engine | 6 | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 13 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on the Acura TLX; the 6 below cover build years 2015 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 23V751000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical | 2015–2020 |
| 23V858000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2015–2020 |
| 25V391000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 2021–2025 |
| 26V332000 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger | 2018–2023 |
| 19V060000 | Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump | 2015–2019 |
| 24V950000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2021–2023 |
23V751000 was opened in 2023 on cars built from 2015: 8 years on the road before the recall.
The TLX against its rivals
The TLX draws 2.1 complaints per production run; the Volvo S60 2.6. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura TLX | 860 | 409 | 4.1% | |
| Volvo S60 | 1,045 | 402 | 4.7% |
How serious were they
Of the 860 reports on the Acura TLX, 4.1% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Acura TLX | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 860 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 35 (4.1%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 5 (0.6%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 24 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Acura TLX share of that is 860 complaints over 409 runs, 0.08% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Acura TLX VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 860 NHTSA complaints from 409 TLX runs and 13 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which TLX production run has the most complaints?
19UUB2F50FA, a 2015 build, with 14 complaints. The typical TLX run has 2.1.
Which TLX years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2015 is heaviest at 4.2 complaints per run and 2022 lightest at 1.
Does the TLX get more complaints than the Volvo S60?
No: 2.1 complaints per production run for the TLX against 2.6 for the Volvo S60.
How many TLX complaints involve a crash?
4.1% of 860 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 5 involved a fire.
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