2020 Acura TLX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Acura TLX. The most-reported areas: Engine (19), Fuel System (12), Gasoline (12).
Key takeaways
- 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 31% |
| Fuel System | 12 | 19% |
| Gasoline | 12 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 15% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 13% |
| Power Train | 7 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-05
- The engine system failed and it is available for inspection -While driving on the highway at normal traffic speed, my vehicle suddenly developed a loud knocking noise and the check engine light lit up. Within moments, the engine lost power and became inoperable, leaving me unable to continue driving while being 300 m...
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-05-01
The cars Emission Systems and Parking Brake lights come on, and the dealer can not diagnose this issue properly. I have taken it in 4 times, and it continues to happen. I fear the parking brake coming on while driving.
Air Bags - filed 2026-04-23
Airbags (SRS)
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.