Model year guide

2024 Acura TLX

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 Acura TLX is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2024 Acura TLX — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 Acura TLX at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints5
Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 Acura TLX recalls 1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages NHTSA Campaign #25V391000 · manufacturer #FLX, XLY · 12/06/2025

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Syst…

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.

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.

2024 Acura TLX common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Wheels
Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

2024 Acura TLX safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 9.0% — 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 2024 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Dimensions & weight

Length
194.5 in
Width
75.2 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
113.0 in
Curb weight
3,999–4,215 lb
Front track
64.2 in
Rear track
64.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 Acura TLX — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

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 2025

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 12

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 12.

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2024-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose, mis-set, deformed, or otherwise defective front door weatherstrip and/or front door weatherstrip clips. To better understand the cause of…

Bulletin BTI&01062026901 · Structure · Jan 2026

Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.

Bulletin B25-048 · Engine · Sep 2025

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022- 2024 MDXs & 2021-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect…

Bulletin BTI&04092025901 · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2025

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display).…

Bulletin BTI&09202024901 · Suspension · Sep 2024

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display).…

Bulletin BTI&09102024901 · Suspension · Sep 2024

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display).…

Bulletin BTI&09062024901 · Suspension · Sep 2024

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose rear spoiler. The looseness may cause a noticeable gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid. To better understand the cause of thi…

Bulletin BTI&05312024902 · Structure · May 2024

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose rear spoiler. The looseness may cause a noticeable gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid. To better understand the cause of thi…

Bulletin BTI&05172024903 · Structure · May 2024

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose rear spoiler. The looseness may cause a noticeable gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid. To better understand the cause of thi…

Bulletin BTI&05032024903 · Structure · May 2024

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose rear spoiler. The looseness may cause a noticeable gap between the spoiler and the trunk lid. To better understand the cause of thi…

Bulletin BTI&04122024901 · Structure · Apr 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TLX FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 Acura TLX. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Brakes

Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake pedal assembly may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the brake pedal could move and cause you not to be able to apply the brakes properly, or to apply the brakes unexpectedly. This could also cause the brake lights to turn on without pressing the brake pedal. Safety Risk: Reduced braking and/or braking unexpectedly could inc…

Transport Canada #2025318 · Jun 2025

Fuel System

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem in the fuel injection electronic control unit could cause the engine to stall while driving. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the fuel injection electronic control u…

Transport Canada #2025029 · Jan 2025

Source: 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.

2024 Acura TLX vehicles on record

Other Acura TLX model years

2024 Acura TLX — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 Acura TLX have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Acura TLX. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Acura TLX?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, electrical system, engine.

What is the 2024 Acura TLX safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2024 Acura TLX an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.