2016 Acura TLX
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Acura TLX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 178 on record.
2016 Acura TLX at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2016 Acura TLX recalls 3
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 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
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 the engine.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner …
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.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. …
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2016 Acura TLX common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Acura TLX safety ratings
Rollover risk: 9.8% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2016 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
What's a 2016 Acura TLX worth?
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 Acura TLX — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 2
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages Open
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equippe…
NHTSA #EA25004 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Mar 2025Electrical overstress Closed
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped wi…
NHTSA #EA19001 · Air Bags · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 251
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 251.
Service Bulletin - The factory fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut-off valve flap seal from sealing properly. This may result…
Bulletin B26-025 · Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026Service Bulletin - The factory fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut-off valve flap seal from sealing properly. This may result…
Bulletin B26-023 · Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026Dealer Message - The fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut-off valve flap seal from sealing, resulting in fuel smell from the f…
Bulletin BEBM09252026901 · Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2026Dealer Message - Acura is also implementing an additional (1) twenty-four (24) month period for 2015 model year Acura TLX vehicles, commencing at the expiration of the 10-year warranty extension period for each vehicle, and (2) eighteen (18) month period for 2…
Bulletin BPS&08122025901 · Engine · Aug 2025Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by…
Bulletin B22-009 · Engine · Jul 2025Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set due to water intrusion into the electric oil pump motor connector area corrodes the terminals.
Bulletin B24-022 · Engine · Feb 2025Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
Bulletin B24-022 · Structure · Nov 2024Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
Bulletin B16-008 · Engine · Sep 2024Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.
Bulletin ONL6AX07052023 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2023Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, preventing the starter…
Bulletin B23-009 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TLX AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Acura TLX. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Engine
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely and become damaged. If this happens, the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Safety Risk: An engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power and/or increase the…
Transport Canada #2023603 · Nov 2023Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Acura TLX
The Acura TLX is a four-door entry-level luxury sedan that was produced by Acura, a luxury division of Honda, from 2014 through 2025. It was the successor to both the TL and TSX models. The discontinuation of the RLX after the 2020 model year left the TLX as the flagship sedan in Acura's lineup. Acura ended production of the TLX with the 2025 model year due to declining sales.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2016 Acura TLX trims & engines on record
2016 Acura TLX vehicles on record
2016 Acura TLX TECH19UUB1F54GA003199
2016 Acura TLX Base19UUB1F36GA002957
2016 Acura TLX Base19UUB1F30GA007376
2016 Acura TLX Base19UUB1F37GA008377
2016 Acura TLX TECH19UUB1F54GA016227
2016 Acura TLX Base19UUB1F38GA009960
2016 Acura TLX TECH19UUB1F56GA012857
2016 Acura TLX SH-AWD TECH V619UUB3F51GA004130
2016 Acura TLX TECH19UUB1F55GA014518
2016 Acura TLX ADVANCE V619UUB2F79GA011385
2016 Acura TLX TECH V619UUB2F5XGA002726
2016 Acura TLX Base19UUB1F31GA005264
2016 Acura TLX TECH V619UUB2F50GA010429
2016 Acura TLX TECH V619UUB2F58GA004619
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1F31HA003399
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1F37GA012655
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1F36GA012663
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1650GA700003
2016 Acura TLX19UUB2F59GA008128
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1F31HA000907
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1F30HA003037
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1F34GA014489
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1F34HA000321
2016 Acura TLX19UUB1F37GA011764