2023 Acura TLX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2023 Acura TLX has 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

4 complaints

36%

• Please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box.
• Well, since i purchased the 2023 Acura Tlx TECH PCKG, "It's a nightmare" everytime i drive it , i'm not enjoying it at all! I can't keep the car to go between the 2 lines! It just keeps going zigzag, i keep telling myself that maybe because "it's a brand new car" give it more time for adjustment..
• Car was stolen unreasonably easily. Car alarm did not sound, Acuralink tracking was immediately disabled. Car started and drove away despite keys being secured in a faraday box. Acura has a fatal design flaw in their hardware/software that makes theft of the TLX extremely easy. Evidenced by numerou

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

18%

• My TLX Tech 2023 lost complete power while I pulled up to a busy intersection on a dark and rainy day. As a puled to stop and my idle stop enabled the car was fine. Once I tried to accelerate the car immediately went into Park from Drive. All of the controls started to blink and the car powered down
• Car’s advertised anti-theft features are faulty. They have two tracking features with also both failed. When I contacted Acura they said this was a known issue and highly prevalent in NY, DC, FL, MD. Cars computer is cloneable and it takes less than 3 minutes to enter and steal without keys or break

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My TLX Tech 2023 lost complete power while I pulled up to a busy intersection on a dark and rainy day. As a puled to stop and my idle stop enabled the car was fine. Once I tried to accelerate the car immediately went into Park from Drive. All of the controls started to blink and the car powered down”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

2 complaints

18%

• I had an awful noise that accompanied a sticky/ inconsistent brake pedal feel and braking concerns. Upon contacting multiple dealerships and honda corporate is was told everything is working as designed. I filed a claim with NCDS and was awarded a repair. When contacting the dealership and manufactu
• ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS ARE BENT ON 30K MILES

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I had an awful noise that accompanied a sticky/ inconsistent brake pedal feel and braking concerns. Upon contacting multiple dealerships and honda corporate is was told everything is working as designed. I filed a claim with NCDS and was awarded a repair. When contacting the dealership and manufactu”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

1 complaints

• Please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

• If you don't turn the car off and you drop a passenger off from the front seat the seatbelt not fastened alarm will go off until you fasten it or turn the car off then restart the car to clear the alarm taking it to the dealership.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“If you don't turn the car off and you drop a passenger off from the front seat the seatbelt not fastened alarm will go off until you fasten it or turn the car off then restart the car to clear the alarm taking it to the dealership.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 11 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: Please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: My TLX Tech 2023 lost complete power while I pulled up to a busy intersection on a dark and rainy day. As a puled to stop and my idle stop enabled the car was fine. Once I tried to accelerate the car immediately went into Park from Drive. All of the controls started to blink and the car powered down
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: I had an awful noise that accompanied a sticky/ inconsistent brake pedal feel and braking concerns. Upon contacting multiple dealerships and honda corporate is was told everything is working as designed. I filed a claim with NCDS and was awarded a repair. When contacting the dealership and manufactu
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: Please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)