2019 Acura TLX Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Acura TLX.

20182020
Complaints
128
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2019 Acura TLX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#130 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:16,640 mi
Crash-related:1
#213 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:16,667 mi
#313 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:9,836 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Acura TLX.

Engine Problems
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
16,640
Gasoline Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,667
Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,836
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,470
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
29,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,950
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
14,546
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
8,596
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Acura TLX

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,894,989 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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.

23V751000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~248,999 affected

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.

21V215000Fuel Pump
~624,552 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

19V298000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys
~93,946 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles and 2019 Acura RLX, RLX Sport Hybrid, TLX and Honda Odyssey and Ridgeline vehicles. The timing belt teeth may separate from the belt.

19V060000Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
~437,032 affected

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.

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2019 Acura TLX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Acura TLX reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 Acura TLX has 128 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Acura TLX?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (30 complaints, avg 16,640 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (13 complaints, avg 16,667 mi); Fuel System (13 complaints, avg 9,836 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Acura TLX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 15,334 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Acura TLX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Acura TLX include 13 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Acura TLX have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,894,989 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Acura TLX?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura TLX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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