33 of the
108 complaints about the 2017 Acura TLX are about the
engine — 31% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
32,000 miles.
My 2017 Acura TLX stalled dangerously on the highway due to an unexpected fuel delivery failure, creating an immediate traffic hazard. Hiley Acura of Fort Worth diagnosed the vehicle with code P0087 (Low Fuel Rail Pressure) and confirmed it needs a new low-pressure fuel pump assembly for $1,540.62. They also pulled code P0430 (Catalyst System Efficiency) showing my front catalytic converter has failed, costing $2,461.77.The low-pressure fuel pump failure starved the engine of fuel, causing the highway stall. This fueling issue directly overheated and destroyed the catalytic converter substrate.This pump failure is the core subject of the Oliver v. Honda class action lawsuit. Honda previously issued a temporary corporate software update on my vehicle that deliberately altered how the computer reads errors, masking the physical fuel pump defect. This software update is the exact reason my car currently shows no open recalls on standard databases, despite still containing the defective, unreplaced factory hardware. This temporary software fix has now failed, resulting in a dangerous highway stall, and Honda is using the software-cleared VIN status to deny safety coverage.
NHTSA complaint #11750596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
ENGINE
I have this car 2017 acura tlx v6 shawd from acura dealership 3months already. I hear little knocking sound from my bottom block.
NHTSA complaint #11745329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pittsburgh, PA
ENGINE
Vehicle has been recalled for a speed sensor issue that still persists. Recall repair was NOT properly executed. Vehicle engine still randomly shuts off while in idle at stoplights and during travel. Engine won’t start at this point.
NHTSA complaint #11741898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Center Point, AL
ENGINE
My car broke down on 04/05/2026 on the highway at a light with on coming traffic.I took it to express oil change 04/06/2026 they told me my car need a crankshaft so I proceeded to get more information and come to find out it was a recall on the crankshafts on my car. This is the second recall I have had done to my car the first recall was for the motor. This second one is for the crankshaft recall number- CH7. I was told by Acura a month and a half after them having my car that the serial number on my motor doesn’t fall up under the recall, but my vin number does and there saying they can not fix my car. Only had this motor for 2 or 3 years from the first recall it had on it.
NHTSA complaint #11741304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 142,000 milesChesapeake, VA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) but the fix failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that after the repair was performed, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately five times to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the oil rings on the fuel injector had detached. The oil rings were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.
NHTSA complaint #11729524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clarksville, MDCrash1 injured
ENGINE
My 2017 Acura was involved in a low-speed collision where it failed to stop in a timely manner, resulting in a total loss declaration. This vehicle had open safety recalls (including the fuel pump/rod bearing issues) that remained unrepaired for over 1.5 years. Despite multiple inquiries, the manufacturer failed to provide a repair timeline or remedy. I believe these unresolved defects directly contributed to the braking failure and subsequent safety incident.
NHTSA complaint #11721285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spencerport, NY
ENGINE
Hello i am writing in to see why the Acura TLX recall range is 2018-2020. The original effected engines for the TLX were 2015-2020 Acura TLX 3.5 v6. The engines for the 15-17 are the same as a 18-20 Acura TLX
NHTSA complaint #11683341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
ENGINE
I was driving on the freeway and I heard something explode followed by a clanking noise. The oil light and battery light came on simultaneously and I could not accelerate. I immediately pulled over and noticed that all the oil drained out of the car. When I got a chance look under the vehicle there was a hole in the oil pan. A mechanic said that it had happened from the inside. Possibly something from the motor broke off and shot out of my oil pan.
NHTSA complaint #11657388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesTaunton, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure occurred five months after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine started knocking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a valve adjustment, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer had an engineer inspect the vehicle at the dealer and discovered there was wrist pin play on piston #2. The contact was informed that the short block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but refused to replace the short block due to aftermarket components on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
NHTSA complaint #11627737 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
ENGINE
My daughter was driving her car to work. Well in the middle of rush hour traffic the car put itself in neutral and then would not move and all of the lights were displayed on the dashboard as if the car was turned off. The car would not go into gear to move forward. She put the car in park and then shut the engine off. The engine shuttered and the car shook while it turned off. He then tried to start it and then started again and it started up okay and was able to put the car in drive and move forward. I spoke to my mechanic and he said that there is a recall on this car for fuel pump issues. I checked the VIN and it said that there was no open recall. However I wanted to report this incident to document it for this particular car because it could have a fuel pump issue.
NHTSA complaint #11626762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tullahoma, TN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11626251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Round Rock, TX, TXFire
ENGINE
[XXX] [XXX] > 4:28 PM (19 minutes ago) to takahiro_hachigo American Honda 1919 Torrance Blvd PO Box 2215 Torrance, CA 90509 - 9870 RE: Request for Financial Compensation Vehicle: 2017 Acura TLX VIN: [XXX] Dear American Honda Executive, I am reaching out as a long-term and loyal Honda customer, having owned multiple Honda vehicles over the past 30 years, including a 1990 Accord, a 2000 Accord, a 2005 Accord, a 2006 Odyssey, a 2011 Odyssey, a 2012 Accord, and most recently, a 2017 Acura TLX. Honda’s reputation for reliability has been a significant reason behind my continued support. However, recent mechanical issues and recalls, especially those affecting V6 engines, have left me with concerns. I purchased the 2017 Acura TLX in May 2023, unaware of any recalls or issues associated with this car’s make, model, and year. Just a month later, in June 2023, the vehicle’s engine caught fire while my son, a college student, was driving. Fortunately, he was able to walk away without injury, but this experience was alarming and has led to significant repair expenses. After the fire, I learned that there was a recall affecting Acura TLX models. I promptly filed a claim with Honda in November 2023, but the claim was denied without explanation, leaving me to cover the costs myself. With the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration now investigating similar engine failures, I feel that my concerns are not isolated. Given my longstanding loyalty to Honda, I respectfully request financial compensation for these repair costs or, alternatively, a credit toward a certified used or new vehicle. I am open to working with Honda to resolve this matter fairly and amicably. Thank you for your attention to this issue. I look forward to your response. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11624598 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesFort Mill, SC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 - 70 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The failure lasted less than a minute before self-correcting, and the vehicle was driven without failure. The failure had occurred several times while driving at various highway speeds. The dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that parts were not available and would not be available until 2025. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that while speaking to the dealer, the contact was informed that vehicles that were experiencing failure were being repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11616182 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Calera, AL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the contact was advised that the earliest the vehicle could be repaired was March 16, 2027. The contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11612522 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ellicott City, MD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11605168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 127,300 milesKissimmee, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), and the dealer confirmed that the rod bearing had been replaced under the recall remedy. After receiving the repair, while driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact became aware that the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the vibration became more prominent at speeds of 70 MPH or higher. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and lost motive power briefly before regaining normal operation. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who performed the recall repair to confirm that the engine had been inspected. The dealer confirmed that the rod bearing had been replaced; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,300.
NHTSA complaint #11601530 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rahway, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
NHTSA complaint #11597289 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 210,034 milesColumbus, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, there was a loud clanking noise coming from the engine. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle immediately. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 210,034. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11581301 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Watervliet, NY
ENGINE
My car’s lights were on. I went to Acura to get a diagnostic and they said to replace the fuel pump. I replaced it, and the lights came back on. I got another diagnostic and I was told the fuel pump has a leak. I have an 2017 Acura TLX that was not apart of the recent recall which I believe it should have been because my car is slow to steer which may cause an accident.
NHTSA complaint #11575772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesSan Diego, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken the dealer, where the timing belt, unknown bolts, and parts were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, several unknown warning lights were illuminated, but the engine failed to turn over. The contact jumpstarted the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken to another dealer, Ball Acura 2001 (National City Blvd, National City, CA 91950), where the battery was replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while the vehicle was idling on another occasion, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11570127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Round Rock, TXFire
ENGINE
On May 26, 2023, I purchased my 2017 Acura TLX from Sterling McCall Acura Houston, TX. On July 16th, my son was driving the Acura TLX and the engine burst into a fire. After the engine fire, I had to replace the entire. On November 20, 2023, after reading an article and contacting American Honda ( [XXX] ) I became aware of a recall on my Acura TLX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11558757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Altamonte Springs, FL
ENGINE
VEHICLE STALLED TWICE IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT CAUSED TRAFFIC. THE CAR HAS BEEN MAINTAINED EXCEPTIONALLY WELL.
NHTSA complaint #11556750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rincon, GA
ENGINE
Auto Stop/Start feature fails to restart vehicle, rendering vehicle inoperable. Powering off the vehicle and then powering up the vehicle thus far has restarted everything, much to the frustration of myself and the drivers behind me.
NHTSA complaint #11468113 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrence, MA
ENGINE
These lights just came on Emissions system problem and Electric parking brake problem
NHTSA complaint #11458757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mclean, VA
ENGINE
I have been stopped by traffic or stop light when I put my foot on the gas to start up, the car stalls. The whole dashboard is lights up and I have to try several times to get engine started. This is very scary.... I took the car to dealership. After 4 hours at the dealership and $155, my car is stalling again. I am scared I could get hurt in this car!
NHTSA complaint #11438740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cornish, ME
ENGINE
Car stalled while in traffic line with Auto idle engaged. Took foot off brake to move forward and car stalled. Unable to restart car after the stall. Had to be towed to Honda dealership, they assessed it was an alternator issue. Alternator replaced car starts normally. Drove car for approximately 30 min and had turned off the Auto idle feature. Car stalled again after sitting in traffic and trying to move ahead. This time car restarted without issue. No warnings or messages on that I noticed. Have read many forums that describe similar issues to Honda and Acura's
NHTSA complaint #11419305 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 22,343 milesDelaware, OH
ENGINE
STARTED MY CAR AFTER WORK TO ALMOST ALL MY DASH LIGHTS ON LIKE PARK, EMISSIONS CONTROL, STABILITY CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE WITH AN EXCLAMATION MARK BESIDE IT, ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM, HILL START ASSIST PROBLEM BRAKE HOLD SYSTEM PROBLEM VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST PERTINENT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON!
NHTSA complaint #11361942 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 33,000 milesNarragansett, RI
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 ACURA TLX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIRST ACURA SALES (16 HIGHLAND AVE, SEEKONK, MA 02771) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO SPEEDCRAFT ACURA (883 QUAKER LN, WEST WARWICK, RI 02893, (401)304-3100) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000.
NHTSA complaint #11328479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,000 milesSuffolk, VA
ENGINE
IN 2017 I HAD THE CAR LOSE THROTTLE POWER WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND EVERY LIGHT IN THE CAR BEGAN TO FLASH. I LET OFF THE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES AND TRIED ACCELERATING AGAIN AND THIS DID NOT WORK. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF. AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES OR SO OF TRYING THE CAR FINALLY STARTED. BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON AND SO WAS THE WARNING OF "EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM" AND "EMERGENCY PARKING BREAK PROBLEM". THE NEXT DAY I DROPPED THE CAR OFF AT ACURA. THEY CALLED THE NEXT DAY AND TOLD ME THE CAR HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND TRIPPED THE SENSORS BUT THEY CLEARED THE CODES AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THEY ALSO TRIED TO BLAME MY LENGTHY ROADTRIP FOR THE MALFUNCTION. WHEN YOU SPEND 40,000 DOLLARS ON A CAR THAT HAS 6,000 MILES ON IT YOU DO NOT EXPECT A "MALFUNCTION" BUT I ACCEPTED THE RESULT AND WALKED AWAY. IN 2018 IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND I LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONE. BUT SUDDENLY THE CAR DOWNSHIFTED INTO 4TH GEAR(GOING 60MPH) AND WAS SITTING AT ABOUT 4500 RPMS AND I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT BUT REGAINED THROTTLE RESPONSE SO I PULLED OVER. I ALLOWED THE CAR TO SIT FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND THE CAR STARTED WITH NO PROBLEMS. I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALER THIS TIME BECAUSE ALL OF THE LIGHTS HAD CLEARED OVERNIGHT. IN JUNE 2019 THIS HAD HAPPENED AGAIN FOR THE LAST TIME AND I TOOK THE CAR STRAIGHT BACK TO ACURA AND TOLD THEM TO FIGURE IT OUT. THEY CALLED ME 2 DAYS LATER AND TOLD ME THEY HAD TO UPDATE MY TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THAT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND SAID THEY FIXED IT. SO I ASSUMED THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND I WAS EXTREMELY HAPPY. BUT NOW JUST THE OTHER DAY AUGUST 19TH 2019 THE THROTTLE LOST COMPLETE POWER AGAIN EXCEPT THIS TIME NO LIGHTS CAME ON. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WITH NO ISSUES. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP WITH THIS MATTER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOU TIME!
NHTSA complaint #11246059 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesCitrus Heights, CA
ENGINE
VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED TO THE REDLINE. A 'TRANSMISSION TOO HOT' NOTIFICATION CAME UP ON THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY. VEHICLE HAD NO POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. VEHICLE KEPT REVVING UNTIL IT WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE AND SHUT DOWN. AFTER THAT, WE WERE UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. CAR WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS DIAGNOSED. LATER, THEY TOOK OUT THE ENGINE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE FLYWHEEL HAD BEEN SHEARED OFF. VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, SO ACURA REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY, ALTHOUGH THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
NHTSA complaint #11245861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.