This page covers 6 recalls, 88 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Acura TLX.
23–27 mpg combined
8.7–10.2 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. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2019 Acura TLX cluster most heavily around the engine. Owners frequently report unexpected acceleration surges while driving, where the vehicle hesitates and then lunges forward without input. A separate but recurring engine concern involves internal mechanical failure, multiple owners describe engine knocking developing without any warning lights, in some cases leading to short block replacements. The engine cooling category also draws notable complaints, often tied to the same powertrain concerns rather than the cooling system in isolation. The fuel system rounds out the top reported areas, with owners describing driveability issues consistent with irregular fuel delivery. The acceleration surge pattern appears across several reports and spans a range of speeds and driving conditions.
88
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Acura TLX has 6 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger airbag sensor, which can misread occupant weight and deploy the airbag incorrectly in a crash, raising the risk of injury.
On the engine side, two separate mechanical defects can cause a stall while driving. Teeth on the timing belt can break away, cutting power to the engine without warning. Separately, a connecting rod bearing inside the engine can wear down and seize, which may cause the engine to run roughly, stall, or in severe cases catch fire. Three recalls cover fuel pump failures that can also stall the engine: one involves particulates that clog pump components on V6-equipped models, and two others involve pump failures across a broad range of model years where the low-pressure pump inside the fuel tank stops working. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve all of the fuel pump issues, which is why multiple campaigns exist for similar underlying problems.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor 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
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.
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
The low-pressure 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 assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt, which could cause the belt to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace any affected timing belt at no cost. The engine will be inspected and any damaged components replaced for free.
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.
