2016 Model Year

Acura TLX

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
104
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Severe
11

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 2026

Warning lights for Electric Parking Brake Problem and Emissions System Problem simultaneously occurring with no definitive solution. Codes can be clea...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE Crash
Dec 2025

While braking and attempting a left turn at an intersection, my vehicle completely shut down with no braking or steering control. Fortunately there we...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,LANE DEPARTURE
Nov 2025

Unknown: EBS comes on as well as the break system problem lights and many more. Vehicle loses power and goes into limp mode. As of now it wont shift f...

Engine
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was...

Air Bags Crash
Sep 2025

Due to the deployment of the airbags, I sustained fractured sternum, right foot and left hand. Had surgery on left hand to repair fractured fingers....

Engine
Aug 2025

I was driving on the interstate and went to pass someone and gassed it. When I did that, my car wouldnt go. It was still on but when pressing the gas...

Engine
Apr 2025

In June 2023 My 2016 Acura TLX was diagnosed as an issue with the lower rod bearing by my mechanic and confirmed by Fisher Acura to have a lower engin...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2025

I was driving on a main road stopped at an intersection and my car suddenly stopped it shifted my car to neutral I had to restart the car and drove ho...

Tires
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX equipped with Cooper Tires, Tires Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/50/R18, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated t...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 2025

The backup camera on the rear simply went blurry one day, it’s now impossible to see out the camera. It worked one day then failed the next, This...

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Summary

The 2016 Acura TLX has 104 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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