This page covers 3 recalls, 106 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Acura TLX.
25 mpg combined
9.4 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2016 Acura TLX, the complaint picture centers on engine and powertrain concerns, with electrical gremlins showing up as a secondary thread. Owners frequently report warning lights for the electronic parking brake and emissions system appearing together, with codes that clear temporarily but return within days or weeks. Several owners describe the engine losing power and entering limp mode, sometimes accompanied by a failure to shift out of park. A smaller group reports complete engine shutdowns while driving, with steering and braking control lost momentarily before the vehicle restarts. Across the powertrain complaints, rough or hesitant engagement and unexplained power loss appear more than once. A handful of owners mention difficulty getting dealers to complete inspections or provide repair status after bringing the vehicle in for these issues.
106
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2016 Acura TLX has 3 recalls, the most serious involving an engine connecting rod bearing that can wear and seize, potentially causing the engine to stall or catch fire while driving.
Two recalls cover fuel pump failures, both of which can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. One affects a broad range of Honda and Acura vehicles where the fuel pump can fail outright, and the other is specific to TLX models with the 3.5L V6 engine, where particulates can build up inside the fuel pump and reduce its output until the engine loses power. Both carry the same real-world risk: an unexpected stall in traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A manufacturing error may cause the connecting rod bearing in the engine to wear and seize, which damages the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the engine and repair or replace it as necessary at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel particles can build up inside the fuel pump, reducing how well it works.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control software and replace the fuel pump if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
