2018 Acura TLX

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

• 12/21/2022· ENGINE

  The car failed to turn back on after the auto stop fuction turned the engine off. This left me stranded at a green light. After a few seconds the car put itself in neutral and I slowly coasted to the side of the road as I was on a hill. It would not start for around 30 seconds, remained in accessory mode with the engine off. Finally it started and I cautiously drove home. The oil and coolant levels are still perfect and I got the battery tested. Not sure why it would not start back up.

• 12/20/2023· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling roughly. Additionally, the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the knocking became faster and louder while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the rod bearing needed to be replaced; however, the part to complete the recall repair was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was advised of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

• 12/14/2017· SEAT BELTS

  THE REAR SEAT ANCHORS TO INSTALL A CHILD SAFETY SEAT ARE NOT ACCESSIBLE IN THE 2018 ACURA TLX. YOU CANNOT TRANSPORT A SMALL CHILD UNDER 2 IN THE CAR. REPORTED TO ACURA 12/14/2017. NOTE: THE HOOKS ARE TOO FAR UNDER THE SEAT AND CANT BE REACHED!!!!

• 12/13/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  Vehicle is having problems w original recall issues. Car stopping on its own on the highway, car says it’s on E all the time but has gas, car hesitates continually and sometimes just stops, electrical system is having major glitches, transmission and engine having major issues with hesitation and delay. I’ve bright it back many times and I’m beyond frustrated with no resolution. It’s unsafe to drive. Problem since day 1 I got the car. I’m scared to drive it.

• 12/07/2023· POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

  i took my car to acura carland in duluth georgia and i went initially for a check up on my recall i was notified for regarding my rod bearing and was told that there’s nothing they can do about it and offered to do a wheel alignment on my vehicle and that should help with the knocking noise i had coming from my engine and that i would have to wait till january for anything else regarding my recall. i asked what could i do until then and i was told to keep up with my oil change and that its until january. i even asked for a loaner and was denied stating that they don’t offer that which was hard to believe. a month after my recall on december 7th at 9:03 est pm my vehicle made more knocking noise way worse than before i had took it to acura carland and i was traveling home from work and suddenly my car start losing power and my check engine was flashing and car was stalling a bunch which eventually lead to my entire engine giving out and i was left stranded in the middle of the night with my car not operating nor cranking. i reached out to the manufacturer again and she provided me a case number but i really wish something could be done sooner but now my car is completely broken and won’t crank anymore due to my engine being worn down by this recall which could of been avoided by proper customer care and no i don’t have a car anymore with no help from no one. please help

• 12/02/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

  I've had multiple failures on this vehicle. First, the engine had a rod knock and Acura gave me a very hard time approving the repair and eventually replacement of the engine. Second, the ADAS system is not working and is a huge safety concern. I keep getting error messages that my road mitigation and lane keeping assist systems do not work. Third, the ABS module system cannot communicate with my ECU and is not working properly. Another safety concern as this controls a lot of the wheel speed sensors, brakes, etc on this vehicle. A quick Google search for acura tlx ABS module repair will bring up pages and pages of people complaining about this very same problem yet Acura is not doing anything about it. This problem also affected other models such as the TSX, TL, RL, and the Oddysey. I've taken my vehicle to several mechanics and they all state that this is a very common problem in Honda/Acura. I'm not sure how Honda/Acura can risk the lives of their customers in this way but it is not safe as this vehicle is my daily commuter that I use for my family.

• 11/20/2023· ENGINE

  Spun rod bearings at 88000 miles

• 11/18/2025· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds and while the vehicle was idling, there was a valve tap coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that a rod had pushed through the wall of the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred three years later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

• 11/12/2024· ENGINE

  I was driving home from work and I started hearing a knocking noise and I was trying to get off the highway on the next exit but I didn’t make it the engine locked up and jolted. The car went into neutral luckily I was able to coast to the side of the highway.After getting it towed to the dealership they said it was a rod bearing failure and they needed to change the engine block. I had to fight for it to be covered under warranty but finally they covered it and they changed out the engine block.

• 11/06/2017· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  FOR THE PAST TWO DAYS I SEE THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR POP UP ALONG WITH TWO ERRORS. "ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM" AND "EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM" THIS HAPPEND AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING THE CAR. THE NEXT DAY I TURNED THE CAR ON AND SAW THE ERRORS. NOT SURE WHAT CPULD BE THE CAUSE OF THIS. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS UNIT. HAD IT SINCE JULY 2017 WITH ONLY 3228MILES. PLEASE ADVISE. THANK YOU.

• 10/27/2024· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Hi, I’m having issues with my fuel pump / engine and I seen online there was a previous recall for this issues regarding my year make and model but when I search my vin it’s not included? Not sure why when I’m having issues related to that exact recall. I believe it can be related. I took it to Acura and they want to charge me 5,000 dollars for repair. I have a 2018 Acura tlx 3.5 v6 which is stated in this photo attached. Can I get some more clarification please? I’m having all issues notated on the photo. Regarding car idle, fuel issues, stalling and more. My car slid into Neutral while I was driving twice! Super scary. When I took it to Acura they diagnosed everything that was in the recall? Not sure why my vehicle isn’t included when it’s very obviously related

• 10/25/2024· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Nothing has happened. I just can’t get the Acura dealership in my area which is Jackson Mississippi Jackson Acura. They do not return calls at all and I would like to get my recall on my 2018 TLX repaired. I contacting them about 3 to 4 months ago. Just recently contacted them again for two weeks straight and no one is responding at all. I’m not sure what is going on with this dealership or the management but again I’ve left several messages for Chelsea,her supervisor and the manager of that store. The address: Acura of Jackson 800 Adcock St., Ridgeland, MS 39157 service phone number (844)362-6839

• 10/24/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was purchased on September 10th, 2025, as a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 76,410. At the time of registration, when the title was received, it was discovered that the mileage was 176,410. The title read, "Not Actual Mileage, Mileage Tampering," which indicated odometer fraud had been detected. After ordering the Carfax Report, the report indicated that the mileage 176,000 miles at the time of purchase. The contact had not reported the odometer fraud to any other parties.

• 10/05/2025· FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE

  I got 5 lights on my dash stating that I have an auto high beam problem, road departure mitigation system problem, collision mitigation system problem, lane keeping assist problem, and adaptive cruise control problem. I got these lights on my dash at the exact same time and this happened 1 week after my car alarm started going off randomly. I will now have to change my windshield camera sensor. Seems like this is an issue with many Acura owners.

• 10/04/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

• 10/03/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

  In September 2023 went in for an oil change. Next day all My CMBS, ACC, LKAS and Road Departure Mitigation System all light up on my dashboard as well brake system light. I called and took the car in they said that it had something to do with the camera sensor. I left a complaint and the manager called after I explained to him he said he would call me back. 1.5 years later he never called back. In October 2024 my car alarm started going off for no reason. I took it in and $1000 to fix. Seems like a lot of electric issues with this car

• 09/27/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact heard a loud clucking sound and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the son's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

• 09/27/2024· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Faulty high pressure fuel pump. Technician told me he sees a lot of these. If so, why isn't there a recall?

• 09/24/2020· POWER TRAIN

  THE TRANSMISSION HAVE NOTICE OF VIBRATION AND ROUGH SHIFTING BETWEEN 30 TO 45 MPH.

• 09/21/2025· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

  Date of incident : August 31,2025 Around 9pm on August 31, I was fixing to accelerate at a green light. I pressed the gas pedal, my car went up to 40 mph and then the engine failed. This is due to a recall on the bearing rods for 2015-2020 Acura TLX. The incident occurred a month after financing the car. I don't have a warranty, so I opened up a case with the manufacturer to get help with the repair cost (which is 25,500 for a new engine block and 2 new cylinder heads). Unfortunately, Acura denied assistance. The car only has 68880 miles on it. The rod snapped and put a hole through my engine block. Shame on the manufacturer for denying assistance. I'm now stuck making payments on a car I cannot drive. Yes I have insurance, but it was not involved in an accident so I'm helpless there.

• 09/21/2022· ENGINE

  The Idle stop feature will NOT automatically restart and causes me to stall for an unsafe amount of time. There is a recall call for my Acura 2018 TLX but my VIN does not fall under the qualifying vehicles. I am very upset and this is a safety matter that needs to be addressed ASAP.

• 09/20/2023· STEERING,ENGINE

  I am one of many owners of an Acura/Honda J35 V6 engine that has had a connecting rod bearing failure at low mileage to no fault of the owner. In this case that is me. I bought this vehicle 5,000 miles ago from a dealer and it ran great. No issues. Ran trouble codes. None. Out of no where it started ticking. I stopped. Many other people who don’t know cars wouldn’t. If you keep driving the vehicle with this engine failure it eventually seizes the motor and you lose power steering. Connecting rods can snap and be projected through the engine as well. This is an uncommon failure in engines unless neglected or there is a defect. Honda even had to recall vehicle many years ago for the same exact issue which is now occurring again. I am encouraging other owners to file a complaint that are in our Acura forum online. Will be able to submit documentation when car is fixed. At dealer now.

• 09/19/2023· ENGINE

  Car goes into limp mode at highway speeds due to an issue with the engine. Engine needs replacing at low miles. Safety hazard that is not expected to happen when proper maintenance is performed promptly and car is driven appropriately.

• 09/11/2017· TIRES

  MAVIS TIRE A NEW YORK BASED TIRE RETAILER IS SELLING TIRES WITH ADVERTISED 5+ YEAR OLD DOT NUMBERS

• 09/07/2025· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

  While I was driving in the fwy I tried changed lanes and needed to speed so that incoming car wouldn’t hit me but my car was stalling. It has happened 3 times!!! I took it to the dealership and they said it’s the camera and that they don’t have the part on stock. I asked for a rental car meanwhile we wait for the part and they said they can’t do that. I stated to them that the car is dangerous not only for me but for the public if I keep driving it like that. They said there’s nothing they can do!

• 09/04/2025· ENGINE

  I am from Philadelphia PA and I was driving my car on a highway in rural WV and the engine stalled while driving. I was lucky enough that no other cars were around and I was able to veer the car off the road into a parking lot. The car would not re-start. I had to tow my vehicle to a local mechanic shop who could not help. I was stranded out of state on a holiday weekend with no acura in a 2 hour radius. I ended up renting a u-haul and towing the car 8 hours from WV back to a local Acura in Philadelphia. Acura replaced the engine due to the known re-call but refused to cover the cost of the tow or U-haul.

• 09/04/2024· FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE

  My CMBS, ACC, LKAS and Road Departure Mitigation System all light up on my dashboard as well brake system light. I had a alignment done on my car about 2 weeks ago and the next day they came on. I went back to the shop where I had the alignment done to ask why they came on. They check the alignment again and said something about calibrating the sensors and checked that again. But the lights didn't go off.

• 09/03/2024· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  The backup camera lens gets foggy after a rain or when going through a car wash. It takes several days to dry out. The image from the camera is almost completely blurred out to the point where you can't see anything.

• 09/01/2023· SERVICE BRAKES

  Vechile starts vibrating when breaks are applied at highway speeds or when stopping completely.

• 08/22/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  See attached document for complaint.

• 08/22/2019· SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

  THIS WILL BE THE 12TH TIME WHERE MY CAR COMES TO A SUDDEN AND VIOLENT STOP FOR NO APPARENT REASON - DUE TO THE COLLISION MITIGATION BREAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATING WITH NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED, A FEW WEEKS AGO, THERE WAS SOMEONE BEHIND ME AND IT WAS A VERY CLOSE CALL. THERE WAS ALSO A PASSENGER WHO DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HIT HIM. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE ONLY TO BE TOLD EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I ATTEMPTED TO BRING IT IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN AND I WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND THAT THEY HAD NO AVAILABILITY FOR WEEKS. I HAVE EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE WITH ACURA CUSTOMER CARE AND ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE, INCLUDING TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS AND I HAVE RECEIVED A GENERIC RESPONSE WITH NO SOLUTION OFFERED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SYSTEM THAT IS CLEARLY NOT TESTED APPROPRIATELY AND I WILL BE KEEPING IT TURNED OFF JUST AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER TO DO SO. THESE INCIDENTS VARY - MOST TIMES IT OCCURRED ON A LOCAL STREET. IT HAPPENED TWICE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AS I WAS ENTERING GOING ABOUT 45MPH. ALL TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED I WAS TRAVELING OVER APPROX 35MPH

• 08/06/2024· POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash

  The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that after refueling and attempting to park in a parking space, the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration. The contact mentioned that no safety features were activated. As a result, the contact crashed into a pillar where the vehicle came to a stop and prevented it from then crashing into a building. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle's front end was damaged, and the contact noticed a significant amount of fluid on the ground underneath the front end as well. The pillar that was crashed into also had damage. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was pending a diagnostic testing result. The contact sustained injuries to her neck and upper back areas that required medical attention. A police report was filed. A dealer was contacted via phone where the contact was informed that the vehicle failure was not related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.

• 07/29/2019· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  ON 6/25/19 AT 16:39 I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 ACURA TLX NORTHBOUND ON A FOUR LANE CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND CLEAR. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION, THE CMBS (COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM) BEEPED AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP DESPITE THERE BEING NO CAR AHEAD. THIS SURPRISED ME AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AS THE TRUCK BEHIND ME HAD TO STOP SUDDENLY. WHILE BRAKING THE VEHICLE IGNORED ALL THROTTLE INPUT, THUS MY ENGINE RACED AND SPUN THE FRONT TIRES ONCE THROTTLE INPUT WAS RESTORED. THE EVENT, WITH SOUND, WAS CAPTURED VIA MY DASHCAM, I HAVE ATTACHED A STILL IMAGE FROM THE DASHCAM VIDEO AND CAN SUPPLY THE FOOTAGE IF NEEDED. MY ACURA IS DUE FOR SERVICE NEXT MONTH AND I PLAN TO REPORT THIS ISSUE TO MY ACURA DEALER AT THIS TIME. I CHANGED THE VEHICLE 'FORWARD COLLISION WARNING DISTANCE' SETTING FROM 'LONG' (DEFAULT) TO 'SHORT' AND HAVE NOT HAD THE SAME ISSUE RECUR.

• 07/28/2025· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), for a possible failure with the connecting rod, and the vehicle was repaired. Approximately 2-3 years after the recall repair, while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power while accelerating. The contact coasted to the side of the road and became aware of oil leaking from the vehicle. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with 4 blown pistons, causing the engine to fail. The contact stated that the previous recall stated that the engine would be replaced as needed. The dealer informed the contact that the engine was no longer covered because the vehicle exceeded the mileage and time limitations. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

• 07/27/2021· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  When I press the start button with my key fob in range and with a new battery, the car won't start, but makes a rapid "ticking" noise while all of the dashboard lights flicker and other interior and exterior lights turn on. Despite repeated attempts over several hours, the car will not start.

• 07/25/2024· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  Fuel pump module failed at 55,000 miles. This has been recalled on the V6 models and mine is 4 cilinder.

• 07/24/2025· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  While driving, my vehicle has randomly shut off mid-drive on multiple occasions without warning. This has happened both at low speeds and on city roads, creating a serious safety risk as the engine cuts out without any dashboard lights, alerts, or codes. I lose power steering and acceleration, which could easily cause an accident if it happens at higher speeds or in traffic. The issue is intermittent and unpredictable, making it difficult to reproduce. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership multiple times, but they have been unable to replicate the issue or find a cause through diagnostics. Honda has advised me to tow the vehicle the next time it happens, which is unreasonable given the uncertainty and safety risk of being stranded. At the time of each incident, there were no warning lights, error messages, or unusual noises. The vehicle has restarted after turning it off and on again, but the underlying cause remains unknown. I have opened a case with American Honda, but no resolution has been offered beyond repeating the same inspections that have already failed to diagnose the issue. To date, neither the manufacturer nor the dealership has confirmed the issue or replaced any parts. I am deeply concerned about the potential for this to happen in a more dangerous situation. I am reporting this to NHTSA in hopes that this issue is investigated and resolved before it leads to an accident or injury. Cause of issue: UNKNOWN. Vehicle available for inspection.

• 07/16/2025· STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  I am getting a U129D-00 code, my vehicle isn't passing 50mph. Says lane keep assist problem, vehicle stability problem, precision steering problem, i am experiencing all the characteristics of specific service bulletin 15-050. What are my options

• 07/14/2025· FIRERELATEDFire

  The contact owned a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The origin of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. The location of the fire was between and underneath the shifter and the cup holder. The fire was extinguished by itself. A fire department report was not filed. A police department report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

• 07/10/2021· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I am concerned because the 2018 TLX Acura I purchased is having stalling and starting issues . When I first purchased the car and it had fewer than 17,000 miles problems appeared with the lights coming on, parking break and emission issues. It had to be repaired 3 times. The recalled Fuel system/fuel pump (recall # 19v060000) was replaced in Feb. 2020, which I hoped fixed any mysterious stalling. The first time it stalled I was in a COVID parade at work to support the community. It started up and I did not think about it again. That was in the spring of 2020. Again on Thurs., July 8,2021 the battery light came on and the car stalled while I went to push the gas peddle to go at a light that turned green (It occurred twice in one day). Instead the car stalled. I went to restart, first it said stuck in gear, then it was fine. The dealer claims it is because the gear selector switch had crumbs and too much dirt in it. I find it strange that Acura left such a vulnerable part exposed to elements with cup holders next to it and in a society that has a drive-thru for almost any food. Approximately one week before I got the same messages when pulling into a parking spot just before stopping. I restarted the car and it was fine. Also on May 24, 2021 my car, which had 71,657 miles had another issue with the Green key light flashing and the car did not start. The dealer replaced the control unit for keyless entry. It first appeared when my brother couldn't start my car. He told me and I went to start the car and it was fine. He was not familiar with my car and I thought maybe he didn't hold the brake to start it. Not long after I went to leave for work in the morning and the car did not start at all. I saw the blinking key. my car was towed to the dealer and repaired it. I have never had a car with this type of repeated problem of stalling and not starting. It may be different parts, but are they band aids for something bigger?

• 07/07/2024· UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Vehicle Keyless Access Control Unit Malfunction And Makes Car Alarm Goes Off As It Triggers An Ignition Problem Common Problem In Most Acura/Honda Newer Models

• 07/03/2022· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

  This unit had recall for the fuel pump and even after the recall was completed . The car is still doing the same thing . It stalls out I tried to reach out to the manufacturer and nothing has been done ..

• 07/02/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

• 06/27/2023· ENGINE

  While on the interstate, the Vehicles check engine light began blinking and the car lost power. Trying to accelerate the vehicle wouldn’t speed up and began sputtering. I had to maneuver to the shoulder without causing an accident. The car was making a knock/rattle while trying to accelerate. Acura dealership service department quoted me $20k repair for the engine.

• 06/25/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,EQUIPMENT

  I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON OCTOBER 7, 2017 AND BY DECEMBER 22,2017 (DEALER REPORT ATTACHED), I HAD ALREADY EXPERIENCED AND REPORTED FOR THE FIRST TIME THE MALFUNCTIONING INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ON MY 2018 ACURA TLX. THIS ISSUE IS ONGOING. THE TECHNOLOGICAL FLAW (PICTURES ATTACHED) IS THAT THE INFOTAINMENT SCREEN WILL FREEZE DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IMPACTS SEVERAL ESSENTIAL SAFETY AND DRIVING CAPABILITIES. WHEN THE SCREEN IS FROZEN, THE BACKUP CAMERA FAILS TO DISPLAY AS THE FROZEN SCREEN WILL NOT UNFREEZE UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON. THIS MEANS THAT YOU HAVE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO RESET THE SYSTEM. THIS FREEZE ALSO CAUSES YOUR PROGRAMMED GPS ROUTE (ON-SCREEN AND VOICE DIRECTIONS) TO GO HAYWIRE AND COMPLETELY FAIL, AGAIN REQUIRING YOU TO LEAVE THE ROAD AND FIND A PLACE TO PARK, TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I HAVE BEEN ON FAMILY ROAD TRIPS AND THE INFOTAINMENT HAS FROZEN AND I HAVE HAD TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY AND RESET THE SYSTEM. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR ME AND OTHERS GIVEN THE TERRAIN IS UNKNOWN AND DRIVING (ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT) CARRIES A LOT OF RISK. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE NUMEROUS TIMES WITH FIVE DEALERS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. NONE OF THEM HAVE TAKEN ACCOUNTABILITY NOR ACKNOWLEDGED MY PROBLEM, SAYING THEY CANNOT REPLICATE IT. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED THE INFOTAINMENT FREEZINGS TEND TO OCCUR ON RELATIVELY LONGER DRIVES. THIS INFOTAINMENT DEFECT IS NOT UNIQUE, THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND ONGOING LAWSUITS REGARDING THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS IN ACURA TLX AND RDX OF VARIOUS YEARS (2019-2020), BUT MY MODEL'S YEAR HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED. MY FAMILY AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR. I BOUGHT IT WHEN IT JUST CAME OUT AND IT HAS BEEN A DISAPPOINTMENT, COMPOUNDED BY THE LOW-QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT HAS CONSISTENTLY IGNORED ME FOR THE PAST 2+ YEARS BECAUSE THEY CLAIM THEY CANNOT REPLICATE IT. *TR

• 06/21/2022· POWER TRAIN

  When I bought the 2018 Acura TLX I asked about the buttons on the shifter being warn out. And they said they were fine and did not need to be replaced. I also brought this to Acura's attention that the fact that they wear out enough other drivers will not know which buttons is which and it can become a safety issue. Again, they brushed it off and said it wasn't in need of fixing. Well, my friend drove my car and even though I told her about the issue still had issues. She could not find the park button and pushed the wrong button. Causing the car to move when she thought it was in park.

• 06/19/2024· POWER TRAIN

  UNKNOWN - Called to schedule safety recall inspection and remedy, was told there is a waiting list for 15 months. Cannot inspect my car until September 2025

• 06/18/2018· STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

  TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 ACURA TLX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE MAKING EITHER A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT FELT STIFF AND FAILED TO RESPOND. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. IN ADDITION, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EMISSION, TRANSMISSION, STABILITY CONTROL, ALL WHEEL ASSIST, BLIND SPOT, CRUISE CONTROL, AND LANE ASSIST INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ACURA OF MEMPHIS (2611 RIDGEWAY RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38119) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE AUTOMATIC START MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 08586429. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,081. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

• 06/10/2026· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

  I’ve bought my 2018 Acura TLX used from Holiday Mazda in [XXX] in XXX Now that my nightmare with the Auto Engine Idle is over(the shop that replaced my starter in November 2025 some how got it so it doesn’t work anymore. But that’s not my issue. I’ve had this issues 5-8 times in the last 2 years. I will be driving and my top screen in in the dash(it usually displays navigation, CarPlay, etc) will turn off and flash a couple times. Then it take out my “radio” screen. It’s like it’s resetting because the screens remind me when it electronics reset snd start up. It goes for a total of 2-3 times. Thank the Good Lord my car keeps driving safely. Here is the second issue. I’ve had my parking, forward collision, and the one where it says” object approaching.” Off for 2 years now. When they are on they will start beeping and freaking out. I’ve cleaned in front of wheee those cameras are located. I’ve researched online. And can’t figure it out. Now that I have my newly licensed son ([XXX] old) driving the car I want to get every safety issue working. Acura can’t figure it out and so I don’t know Where else to turn. A fiend recommended I do This. I do have video of these things happening. I can included them if asked to. Thank you. Ps. I wasn’t able to upload video, I can email them if you send me an email address I’ll get it to you asap. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

• 06/07/2024· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel started shuddering and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was jumpstarted by a tow truck operator. The contact noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the connecting rod bearing or the crankshaft bearing had failed, causing major engine failure. The dealer rebuilt the engine. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,665. Parts distribution disconnect.