2021 Acura TLX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Acura TLX. The most-reported areas: Power Train (27), Unknown Or Other (10), Service Brakes (10).
Key takeaways
- 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 | 39% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 10% |
| Suspension | 6 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 9% |
| Engine | 5 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,power Train - filed 2026-10-01
I am submitting this complaint regarding a major drivetrain failure in my 2021 Acura TLX Type S SH-AWD with approximately 86,643 miles. My vehicle experienced a complete loss of AWD. The front two wheels are receiving power, but the rear wheels are no longer receiving power. An independent mechanic initially diagnosed...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-24
My 2021 Acura TLX has a fuel leak. This is a known issue and manufacture design flaw. The Acura dealership has quoted my $4200 - $4500 to replace the fuel tank. I've contacted Honda and they've only offer $300 "goodwill" credit towards the repair. This is a know issue, a fire hazard, and other 2021 TLX has been rec...
Engine - filed 2026-09-11
I drive a 2021 Acura TLX TYPE S around 85K miles. I heard a loud clank when I was driving one day, and I loss traction. When I was accelerating I was losing traction and it seem like I lost power while I was moving as well. It seems like I'm driving front wheel drive. I let me foot of the gas and it seems like it's bac...
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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.