MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Acura TLX Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 875 total NHTSA owner complaints and 39 federal recall campaigns for the Acura TLX.
Best TLX Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All TLX Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 TLX | 8.9 / 10 | 4(2/10k) | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 TLX | 8.3 / 10 | 5(2.5/10k) | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 TLX | 7.6 / 10 | 10(5/10k) | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 TLX | 6.6 / 10 | 25(12.5/10k) | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 TLX | 4.1 / 10 | 65(32.5/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 TLX | 4 / 10 | 62(31/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 TLX | 3 / 10 | 91(45.5/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 TLX | 3.4 / 10 | 93(46.5/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 TLX | 3.9 / 10 | 70(35/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 TLX | 4.2 / 10 | 110(55/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 TLX | 3.2 / 10 | 340(170/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 TLX | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |