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ACURA TLX (2015–2026) — Verified Specs, Fluids & OBD2

By TroubleAtlas Technical Team · Updated 2 July 2026 · Cross-checked against 3 independent sources

Built 2015–2026 · all production years covered on this single page

3.0L V6 Turbo • Gasoline

2026

5 Common problems View details →

14 OBD2 codes View details →

39 Recalls / TSB View details →

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An independent value score for the Acura Tlx (2015–2026) — reliability, safety, cost, parts, upkeep and documentation. Owing nothing to the manufacturer.

Scorecard · each voice 0–10

Reliability

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Safety & recalls

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Repair cost

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Parts & repairability

7.3

Maintenance & durability

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Documentation & support

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★ How we calculate this → Methodology

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Every figure on this Acura Tlx (2015–2026) page is aggregated and cross-checked against more than 6.6 million real workshop operations, NHTSA records and OEM technical sources — and updated continuously. No invented estimates.

The Acura Tlx (2015–2026) is powered by a 3.0L V6 Turbo engine. Use the sections below for verified fluids, battery, OEM tyres, the maintenance schedule, recommended parts and the most commonly reported OBD2 fault codes for this vehicle.

⚠️Common problems 🔧Common repairs 💧Fluids & lubricants 🔋Battery 🔌Fault codes (OBD2) 🔴Dashboard lights 🛒Parts comparator 🔧Accessories & tools 🛞Tyres 📋Recalls & TSB 📢Complaints 📍Workshops nearby

⚠️ COMMON PROBLEMS

Transmission fault signal (TCM)MODERATE

The transmission module detected a fault — check separate transmission codes.

Related codes: P0700

Misfire / Loss of cylinderMODERATE

Rough running, idle vibration, power loss.

Related codes: P0300

Thermostat: coolant temperature lowLOW

Thermostat stuck open — engine does not reach operating temperature.

Related codes: P0128

Battery/system voltage lowLOW

System voltage below 10V — check alternator, battery or wiring.

Related codes: P0562

P0011LOW

Check with an OBD2 scanner.

Related codes: P0011

💰 AVERAGE INDICATIVE COSTS

Prices may vary by area and workshop.

🔧

Full service

€ 120 – € 200

🛑

Full brake service

€ 180 – € 300

⚡

Spark plug replacement

€ 80 – € 140

📊

Electronic diagnosis

€ 40 – € 70

💵 WORKSHOP LABOUR RATES BY COUNTRY

Average independent-workshop hourly labour rates, to estimate repair costs in your country.

🇩🇪Germany€95/h

🇪🇸Spain€55/h

🇫🇷France€75/h

🇮🇹Italy€45/h

🇬🇧UK£80/h

🇺🇸USA$120/h

Reference rate

€45/h

Source: Eurostat 2024

💧 FLUIDS & LUBRICANTS

📋 RECALLS & TSB (39)

NHTSA 19V060000

Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 29/01/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

NHTSA 19V060000

Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 29/01/2019

NHTSA 19V060000

Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 29/01/2019

NHTSA 19V060000

Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 29/01/2019

NHTSA 19V060000

Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 29/01/2019

NHTSA 21V215000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 25/03/2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport…

NHTSA 21V215000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 25/03/2021

NHTSA 22V950000

Tires › Bead

Date: 22/12/2022

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.

NHTSA 26V332000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Date: 21/05/2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-…

NHTSA 26V332000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Date: 21/05/2026

NHTSA 26V332000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Date: 21/05/2026

NHTSA 26V332000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Date: 21/05/2026

NHTSA 26V332000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Date: 21/05/2026

NHTSA 24V950000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Date: 19/12/2024

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.

NHTSA 24V950000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Date: 19/12/2024

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.

NHTSA 24V950000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Date: 19/12/2024

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.

NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 18/12/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 H…

NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 18/12/2023

NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 18/12/2023

NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 18/12/2023

NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 18/12/2023

NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Date: 18/12/2023

NHTSA 23V751000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Date: 13/11/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging …

NHTSA 23V751000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Date: 13/11/2023

NHTSA 23V751000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Date: 13/11/2023

NHTSA 23V751000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Date: 13/11/2023

NHTSA 23V751000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Date: 13/11/2023

NHTSA 23V751000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Date: 13/11/2023

NHTSA 25V391000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Date: 12/06/2025

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 …

NHTSA 25V391000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Date: 12/06/2025

NHTSA 25V391000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Date: 12/06/2025

NHTSA 25V391000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Date: 12/06/2025

NHTSA 25V391000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Date: 12/06/2025

NHTSA 19V298000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts And Associated Pulleys

Date: 12/04/2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

NHTSA 14V779000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Date: 08/12/2014

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. The automatic transmission parking pawl m…

NHTSA 16V640000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

Date: 06/09/2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX 2WD and 4WD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the transmission wire harness connections may have insufficient crimps, and, as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.

NHTSA 14V613000

Equipment › Other › Labels

Date: 01/10/2014

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front …

NHTSA 24V064000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Date: 01/02/2024

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX…

NHTSA 24V064000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Date: 01/02/2024

🔌 COMMON OBD2 CODES TO CHECK

All documented fault codes for this vehicle

The most documented diagnostic codes for this model, by system and severity. Tap a code for the full guide.

🔴 DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS — UNIVERSAL GUIDE

53 warning lights classified by urgency. Appears on your vehicle? Check the urgency level.

Show all dashboard warning lights

🔴 IMMEDIATE STOP — pull over

Oil Pressure WarningEngine

Engine Temperature WarningCooling

Brake System WarningBrakes

Immobilizer / Key FaultSecurity

🟠 WARNING — check soon

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) / Check EngineEngine

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)Emissions

Battery / Charging SystemElectrical

Low Fuel WarningFuel

ABS WarningBrakes

Brake Pad Wear IndicatorBrakes

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)Brakes

Power Steering WarningSteering

ESC / Stability Control FaultChassis

Tire Pressure Warning (TPMS)Chassis

Transmission Temperature WarningTransmission

Transmission / Gearbox FaultTransmission

Airbag / SRS WarningActive safety

EGR / Exhaust Gas Recirculation FaultEmissions

Catalytic Converter / Emissions FaultEmissions

AdBlue / DEF Level LowEmissions

Coolant Level LowCooling

Hybrid / EV System WarningHybrid

EV Charge System FaultHybrid

12V Battery (Hybrid/EV Auxiliary)Hybrid

Suspension Fault / Air SuspensionSuspension

CAN Bus / Network Communication FaultNetwork

Water in Fuel FilterFuel

Diesel Injector FaultFuel

Steering Angle Sensor FaultSteering

Turbo / Boost Pressure FaultEngine

Regenerative Braking Fault (Hybrid/EV)Hybrid

🟡 MONITOR

Fuel Cap / Evap SystemEmissions

4WD / AWD SystemDrivetrain

Bulb Failure WarningLighting

Headlight Range / Leveling FaultLighting

Service / Maintenance DueMaintenance

A/C System FaultHvac

Clutch Wear WarningTransmission

Cruise Control / ACC FaultADAS

🔵 INFORMATION

Engine Temperature Low (Blue)Cooling

Glow Plug / Diesel PreheatEngine

Traction Control / ESC OffChassis

Seatbelt ReminderActive safety

Rear Fog Light IndicatorLighting

Lane Departure / LDWS WarningADAS

Forward Collision Warning (FCW/AEB)ADAS

Blind Spot Monitor FaultADAS

Rear Parking Sensor / Camera FaultADAS

Windshield Washer Fluid LowMaintenance

Door Open WarningBody

Hood / Trunk Open WarningBody

Gear Shift Indicator (Manual)Transmission

Sport / Performance Mode ActiveTransmission

📢 REPORTED COMPLAINTS & PROBLEMS (NHTSA)

455 owner complaints filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Acura Tlx across model years 2015–2026. These are real, verified reports submitted by vehicle owners.

18 crash reports 4 fires 12 injuries

Complaints by model year (most reported first)

Model year 202060

Model year 201960

Model year 201860

Model year 201760

Model year 201660

Model year 201560

Model year 202159

Model year 202220

Most reported components (all years)

Engine132

Power Train78

Electrical System69

Engine And Engine Cooling69

Unknown Or Other59

Fuel/Propulsion System46

Sample reports

There are two outstanding recalls on my vehicle, and I have been unable to get scheduled for these repairs with Motorcars Acura in Bedford, Ohio. I have been told for almost a year, that I was on a waiting list, and that I should continu… (MY 2019)

Three years ago, the car started stalling at traffic lights coming to a stop battery was replaced and the problem went away. A new battery was installed a few months ago and in the last week the same stalling situation has occurred three… (MY 2015)

I was driving, and my car started slowing down smoking under the hood with a loud noise under the hood like a knocking sounds. Then I heard a loud bang. Paid a tow company to tow my car to the shop mechanic found a large hole in the bloc… (MY 2015)

Problem with all safety feature sensors like Adas, lane assistance. Small car icon which always green turned orange, and none of those features working. (MY 2021)

Source: NHTSA complaints database (U.S. data.gov). Figures cover production years 2015–2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Acura Tlx have any safety recalls?

Yes — 39 official NHTSA recall campaign(s) affect this model, mainly: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, FUEL SYSTEM. Check the recalls section for your exact year/VIN.

What does fault code P0300 mean on the Acura Tlx?

Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.

What does fault code P0128 mean on the Acura Tlx?

Coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature — thermostat stuck open or faulty This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.

What does fault code P0011 mean on the Acura Tlx?

A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) This code is among the most documented for this model — tap it in the OBD2 section for the full step-by-step guide.

Are brakes problems common on the Acura Tlx?

Yes — 74 of 441 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the brakes. One owner reported: “The emergency brake system continues to come on and read all the type of stuff on the screen, as well as the LKAS keeps coming on the screen showing problems and when it does, the transmission or engi…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.

Are electrical problems common on the Acura Tlx?

Yes — 164 of 441 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the electrical. One owner reported: “The contact owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of a manufacturer’s recall: 2062837681, for the crankshaft bearing, and took the vehicle to the dealer for the repair. The vehicle …” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.

Are engine problems common on the Acura Tlx?

Yes — 215 of 441 real owner reports filed with NHTSA mention the engine. One owner reported: “The contact owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had suddenly began to shake and rattle and eventually stalled. The contact able to restart the ve…” See the owner-reported complaints section below for more.

Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Acura Tlx (2015–2026)?

Commonly documented OBD2 codes across many vehicles include: P0420, P0300, P0171. Find the full description, likely causes and estimated repair costs in the OBD2 Codes section on this page.

How often should the Acura Tlx (2015–2026) be serviced?

Routine maintenance for the Acura Tlx (2015–2026) typically includes an oil change every 6,000–9,000 miles (10,000–15,000 km), an air filter every 12,000–18,000 miles (20,000–30,000 km) and a brake inspection every 12,000 miles (20,000 km). Check the full plan with specific intervals in the Scheduled Maintenance section on this page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Acura Tlx have any safety recalls?

What does fault code P0300 mean on the Acura Tlx?

What does fault code P0128 mean on the Acura Tlx?

What does fault code P0011 mean on the Acura Tlx?

Are brakes problems common on the Acura Tlx?

Are electrical problems common on the Acura Tlx?

Are engine problems common on the Acura Tlx?

Which OBD2 fault codes are commonly documented for the Acura Tlx (2015–2026)?

How often should the Acura Tlx (2015–2026) be serviced?