2020 ACURA TLX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 ACURA TLX has 12 complaints and 74 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls that remain unaddressed due to parts unavailability. Other common reports include engine stalling during acceleration, multiple warning messages on the dashboard, and safety system malfunctions.
Common Issues
- Recall parts unavailable. Multiple owners report that parts needed for recall repairs, specifically for fuel system and engine cooling, were not available, causing significant delays in completing the recall work.
- Engine stalling and rough idling. Owners describe the engine shutting down randomly when accelerating from stops or idling roughly, sometimes accompanied by multiple dashboard warnings.
- Warning message cascade. Several safety system warnings appear simultaneously, including collision mitigation, hill start assist, blind spot info system, and road departure mitigation problems.
- Connecting rod bearing failure. Some reports document engine failure due to connecting rod bearing wear, leading to engine replacement disputes with the manufacturer.
- Tire detachment while driving. A front passenger side tire detached while the vehicle was traveling at highway speeds, causing loss of vehicle control and multiple safety system errors.
- Electric parking brake issue. Complaints mention problems with the electric parking brake and emissions system, which are described as common among owners.
- Unresolved recall status. At least one owner reports the recall repair being completed but the system still showing the recall as unrepaired, preventing necessary vehicle certification.
- Safety system malfunctions. Owners report failures in multiple driver assistance systems including cruise control and collision mitigation, often concurrent with other mechanical faults.
- Dealer repair concerns. Some owners report repairs performed by dealers but note persistent failures or additional issues such as cracked windshields after service.
The vehicle has 74 recalls affecting various components and systems, including engine mechanical parts, fuel system, and airbag sensors. These recalls address defects that pose risks of engine failure, stalling, unintended airbag deployment, and fuel pump malfunctions. Repair parts shortages have delayed some recalls.
Recalls
- Engine connecting rod bearing. NHTSA Recall 23V751000 affects 248,999 vehicles including the 2020 TLX. A manufacturing error can cause connecting rod bearing wear and seizure, damaging the engine. The defect risks engine stalling or fire. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace engines as needed at no charge.
- Fuel pump failure. NHTSA Recall 23V858000 covers 2,490,460 vehicles, including the 2020 TLX. The fuel pump inside the tank may fail, causing engine stall and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace fuel pump modules free of charge.
- Fuel pump low-pressure system. NHTSA Recall 21V215000 impacts 624,552 vehicles, including the 2020 TLX. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail causing engine stalling. Honda will notify owners and replace the pump assembly at no cost.
- Front passenger seat weight sensor. NHTSA Recall 24V064000 involves 750,114 vehicles from the Acura TLX 2020-2021 model years along with other Honda and Acura models. The seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, risking unintended airbag deployment. Dealers will replace sensors free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues, especially those involving safety defects or serious engine failures, may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help determine available options.
2020 ACURA TLX Summary
2020
Model Year
12
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
4114125
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 ACURA TLX
750114 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2020 ACURA TLX
248999 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
2020 ACURA TLX
2490460 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 ACURA TLX
624552 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2127555WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and an unknown recall for the tires, and another for the trim around the doors. The contact stated that the recall repairs were completed. The contact’s son picked up the vehicle from the dealer and noticed that the front windshield was cracked. Additionally, while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally, and the driver was unable to control the vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side tire detached from the vehicle. The driver was able to regain control of the vehicle and pulled over to the side of the road. Several messages were displayed on the instrument panel including messages that the cruise control was inoperable, assist line Collison system inoperable, road mitigation system unavailable, Collison Mitigation system failure were displayed. When the tow truck arrived at the scene, the tow truck driver noticed that bolts connected to the spindle had detached. The vehicle was towed to a tire specialist and the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2127554ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and an unknown recall for the tires, and another for the trim around the doors. The contact stated that the recall repairs were completed. The contact’s son picked up the vehicle from the dealer and noticed that the front windshield was cracked. Additionally, while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle vibrated abnormally, and the driver was unable to control the vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side tire detached from the vehicle. The driver was able to regain control of the vehicle and pulled over to the side of the road. Several messages were displayed on the instrument panel including messages that the cruise control was inoperable, assist line Collison system inoperable, road mitigation system unavailable, Collison Mitigation system failure were displayed. When the tow truck arrived at the scene, the tow truck driver noticed that bolts connected to the spindle had detached. The vehicle was towed to a tire specialist and the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2126304FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Electric parking brake problem , and emissions system problem. Apparently its a common issue many are affected.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2126303ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electric parking brake problem , and emissions system problem. Apparently its a common issue many are affected.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2124733POWER TRAIN
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 Acura for almost a year, they agreed to replace the motor. However, when I picked it up, they had only rebuilt the motor. Now that motor's rod has failed at 68,000 miles and they refuse to replace the motor. They say it doesn't have anything to do with the connecting rod bearing but it is knocking with a thrown rod.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2106587POWER TRAIN
Car shuts down randomly when accelerating from a stop or red light . All the mechanical lights come up on the dash.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2096344UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall Still Listed as Unrepaired After Completion Dear NHTSA, I am reaching out regarding an outstanding recall listed for my vehicle, even though the repair has already been completed. I took my car to an authorized dealership to have the recall service performed, and the repair was completed. However, the recall still appears as *unrepaired* in the NHTSA system. Because of this, I am currently unable to obtain a Vehicle Safety Systems Check Certificate, which is required for \[registration/inspection/other—insert if applicable]. Could you please assist me in updating the recall status or advise me on how to resolve this issue? I can provide documentation from the dealership confirming the recall service was completed, if needed. the vin# for my car is: [XXX] Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Vtek Motorsports [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2067607ENGINE
The recall impacting my fuel injection has not been fixed since 2023 i have been waiting. I was told parts are available now and would be called by someone but that has been more than a month ago.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2067606FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The recall impacting my fuel injection has not been fixed since 2023 i have been waiting. I was told parts are available now and would be called by someone but that has been more than a month ago.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2067049ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Pull Over Immediately" message was displayed. The contact's wife pulled over, and the "Hill Start Assist Problem", "Collision Mitigation System Problem", "Road Departure Mitigation Problem", and "Blind Spot Info System Problem" messages were displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that there was oil leaking from the crankshaft seal into an unknown sensor. The dealer repaired the recall under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was idling rough and failed to accelerate while driving. Several unknown messages were displayed. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who test-drove the vehicle for 30 miles and performed an unknown repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,990.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2060762ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled with the local dealer for the recall repairs; however, the contact was informed by the dealer while in the repair bay, that parts were still unavailable. The recall repairs were not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2020 ACURA TLX
ID: 2060761FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that an appointment was scheduled with the local dealer for the recall repairs; however, the contact was informed by the dealer while in the repair bay, that parts were still unavailable. The recall repairs were not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.