2020 Model Year

Acura TLX

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
58
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Severe
5

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Nov 2026

Recall performed on 2020 Acura TLX 3.5 for rod bearing recall. Crankshaft and bearings were replaced. 24000 miles later, the engine spun a bearing a...

Engine
Feb 2026

PE 25008 The engine knock started on 12/22/25. Motorcars Acura recommended get a case number & have the 2020 TLX towed in for a diagnostic. Online c...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
Jan 2026

The front camera that operates the cruise control, lane assist, automatic braking, automatic high beam has stopped working. After further research it...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Nov 2025

49,622 mark on my 2020 Acura tlx AWD… auto stop was enabled, car was at stoplight, engine attempted to re-engage but did not and car went into “neutra...

Steering
Oct 2025

Was driving on the highway at posted 65 and 70-mph when car suddenly went into 'limp mode' to under 50mph and I was forced to exit the highway after n...

Engine
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power. N...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light, the emission system failure, a...

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Sep 2025

Warning lamps appeared for forward collision, lane keep assist, auto high beam, brakes, adaptive cruise control.

Power Train
Aug 2025

2 1/2 years before the current connecting rod bearing recall, my engine failed due to the connecting rod bearing at 53,000 miles. After fighting with...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and an unknown re...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Acura TLX has 58 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 4 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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