FaultScore

Acura TLX driver assist problems

93 of the 1,341 complaints filed about the Acura TLX are about the driver-assist systems — 7% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2015.

93

Complaints

7%

Share of all complaints

5

Crashes

0

Fires

Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance complaints by model year

2015 TLX 24 25.8%

Median failure at 23,131 miles

2016 TLX 8 8.6%

Median failure at 46,500 miles

2017 TLX 3 3.2%
2018 TLX 19 20.4%

Median failure at 54,000 miles

2019 TLX 7 7.5%

Median failure at 45,000 miles

2020 TLX 15 16.1%

Median failure at 120,000 miles

2021 TLX 13 14.0%

Median failure at 16,505 miles

2022 TLX 4 4.3%

Median failure at 3,600 miles

What owners said

2016 Acura TLX at 61,000 miles Carmel, IN

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was cloudy and was not functioning because there was water inside the camera. While reversing, the driver was unable to see an image behind the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V423000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

NHTSA complaint #11749995 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2018 Acura TLX Berlin, WI

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

I’ve bought my 2018 Acura TLX used from Holiday Mazda in [XXX] in XXX Now that my nightmare with the Auto Engine Idle is over(the shop that replaced my starter in November 2025 some how got it so it doesn’t work anymore. But that’s not my issue. I’ve had this issues 5-8 times in the last 2 years. I will be driving and my top screen in in the dash(it usually displays navigation, CarPlay, etc) will turn off and flash a couple times. Then it take out my “radio” screen. It’s like it’s resetting because the screens remind me when it electronics reset snd start up. It goes for a total of 2-3 times. Thank the Good Lord my car keeps driving safely. Here is the second issue. I’ve had my parking, forward collision, and the one where it says” object approaching.” Off for 2 years now. When they are on they will start beeping and freaking out. I’ve cleaned in front of wheee those cameras are located. I’ve researched online. And can’t figure it out. Now that I have my newly licensed son ([XXX] old) driving the car I want to get every safety issue working. Acura can’t figure it out and so I don’t know Where else to turn. A fiend recommended I do This. I do have video of these things happening. I can included them if asked to. Thank you. Ps. I wasn’t able to upload video, I can email them if you send me an email address I’ll get it to you asap. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11743370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2018 Acura TLX Berlin, WI

BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS

I’ve bought my 2018 Acura TLX used from Holiday Mazda in [XXX] in XXX Now that my nightmare with the Auto Engine Idle is over(the shop that replaced my starter in November 2025 some how got it so it doesn’t work anymore. But that’s not my issue. I’ve had this issues 5-8 times in the last 2 years. I will be driving and my top screen in in the dash(it usually displays navigation, CarPlay, etc) will turn off and flash a couple times. Then it take out my “radio” screen. It’s like it’s resetting because the screens remind me when it electronics reset snd start up. It goes for a total of 2-3 times. Thank the Good Lord my car keeps driving safely. Here is the second issue. I’ve had my parking, forward collision, and the one where it says” object approaching.” Off for 2 years now. When they are on they will start beeping and freaking out. I’ve cleaned in front of wheee those cameras are located. I’ve researched online. And can’t figure it out. Now that I have my newly licensed son ([XXX] old) driving the car I want to get every safety issue working. Acura can’t figure it out and so I don’t know Where else to turn. A fiend recommended I do This. I do have video of these things happening. I can included them if asked to. Thank you. Ps. I wasn’t able to upload video, I can email them if you send me an email address I’ll get it to you asap. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11743370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2015 Acura TLX Durham, NC

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

The emergency brake system continues to come on and read all the type of stuff on the screen, as well as the LKAS keeps coming on the screen showing problems and when it does, the transmission or engines stalls a little and slows up and speed down on its on

NHTSA complaint #11733172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2015 Acura TLX at 50,000 miles Woodbridge, CA

BACK OVER PREVENTION

The contact owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact stated that the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The contact stated that the image was being blocked. Additionally, the rear-view mirror had dark sunspots that obstructed the driver's visibility. Most recently, the contact became aware that the driver’s seat was fractured where the seat adjust buttons were located. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA complaint #11728647 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2015 Acura TLX Springfield, PA

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

The vehicle is throwing a steering code of LSAK. The steering is being compromised as the vehicle cannot determine if it is being steered correctly or not. After researching this code, I have seen hundreds of other people so far complaining about the same code for this year, make and model. One person had stated that his steering stopped mid way on his drive. I looked up the prices of correcting this issue and it ranges anywhere form 1800.00 to 2000 .00. My vehicle only has 65,000 miles on it and this is a potentially very dangerous situation. With the hundreds of customers that I have seen so far that are complaining of the same issue, I do not feel that this should be the customers responsibility to fix but rather a recall or at the very least a class action lawsuit if the dealer will not correct this potentially very dangerous issue.

NHTSA complaint #11721414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2015 Acura TLX Springfield, PA

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

The vehicle is throwing a steering code of LSAK. The steering is being compromised as the vehicle cannot determine if it is being steered correctly or not. After researching this code, I have seen hundreds of other people so far complaining about the same code for this year, make and model. One person had stated that his steering stopped mid way on his drive. I looked up the prices of correcting this issue and it ranges anywhere form 1800.00 to 2000 .00. My vehicle only has 65,000 miles on it and this is a potentially very dangerous situation. With the hundreds of customers that I have seen so far that are complaining of the same issue, I do not feel that this should be the customers responsibility to fix but rather a recall or at the very least a class action lawsuit if the dealer will not correct this potentially very dangerous issue.

NHTSA complaint #11721414 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2018 Acura TLX Rocklin, CA

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

I was rolling up to a stop light at approximately 20 mph when the frontal crash mitigation feature suddenly slammed the brakes on fully to a complete stop. I searched the web and found that there are other owners of this model that have had similar occurrences. I could easily have been rear-ended if someone had been following. I was lucky that didn’t happen. Since that day, I have been afraid to drive the car until I have disabled the feature.So every time I start my car I have to disable this mode. There is no known fix. No technical service bulletins etc. regarding this problem. Honda Acura needs to find a solution to this. I should not have to disable a safety feature that is actually making my car unsafe!

NHTSA complaint #11717423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Acura TLX Granville, OH

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

The front camera that operates the cruise control, lane assist, automatic braking, automatic high beam has stopped working. After further research it seems to be a popular problem with this car in a short amount of time. This car is a 2020 with 61,000 miles. The camera costs approximately $2000 to fix and should have a longer life span.

NHTSA complaint #11714405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Acura TLX Granville, OH

LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING

The front camera that operates the cruise control, lane assist, automatic braking, automatic high beam has stopped working. After further research it seems to be a popular problem with this car in a short amount of time. This car is a 2020 with 61,000 miles. The camera costs approximately $2000 to fix and should have a longer life span.

NHTSA complaint #11714405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2020 Acura TLX Granville, OH

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

The front camera that operates the cruise control, lane assist, automatic braking, automatic high beam has stopped working. After further research it seems to be a popular problem with this car in a short amount of time. This car is a 2020 with 61,000 miles. The camera costs approximately $2000 to fix and should have a longer life span.

NHTSA complaint #11714405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2021 Acura TLX Montgomery, AL

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Problem with all safety feature sensors like Adas, lane assistance. Small car icon which always green turned orange, and none of those features working.

NHTSA complaint #11707420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2021 Acura TLX Montgomery, AL

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Problem with all safety feature sensors like Adas, lane assistance. Small car icon which always green turned orange, and none of those features working.

NHTSA complaint #11707420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2021 Acura TLX Montgomery, AL

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Problem with all safety feature sensors like Adas, lane assistance. Small car icon which always green turned orange, and none of those features working.

NHTSA complaint #11707420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2016 Acura TLX Allentown, PA

LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION

Unknown: EBS comes on as well as the break system problem lights and many more. Vehicle loses power and goes into limp mode. As of now it wont shift from PArking

NHTSA complaint #11701778 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2019 Acura TLX East Rockaway, NY

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Internal failure of front facing camera. This has caused issues with the auto braking abd lane assist. My mechanic recreated the issue and tried to clear the codes but said camera needs replacing. Acura should recall this or compensate people, it is over $1500. Car is only 6 years old

NHTSA complaint #11701028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2019 Acura TLX East Rockaway, NY

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Internal failure of front facing camera. This has caused issues with the auto braking abd lane assist. My mechanic recreated the issue and tried to clear the codes but said camera needs replacing. Acura should recall this or compensate people, it is over $1500. Car is only 6 years old

NHTSA complaint #11701028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2019 Acura TLX East Rockaway, NY

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Internal failure of front facing camera. This has caused issues with the auto braking abd lane assist. My mechanic recreated the issue and tried to clear the codes but said camera needs replacing. Acura should recall this or compensate people, it is over $1500. Car is only 6 years old

NHTSA complaint #11701028 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2019 Acura TLX Aguadilla, PR

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Well, today November 3 , car have 70900 miles, few weeks ago Acura do a replacements, recall fuel, problems, today warning , engine and ( P ) Brake system came on , and i look in the forum of this type of issues with Acuras and some many diferents opinions. To many complaint about this problems with Acura. I am worry that driving the car with this issues ruins the car. But its the only transportation that i have. Thanks

NHTSA complaint #11697318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

2018 Acura TLX Arvin, CA

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

I got 5 lights on my dash stating that I have an auto high beam problem, road departure mitigation system problem, collision mitigation system problem, lane keeping assist problem, and adaptive cruise control problem. I got these lights on my dash at the exact same time and this happened 1 week after my car alarm started going off randomly. I will now have to change my windshield camera sensor. Seems like this is an issue with many Acura owners.

NHTSA complaint #11691417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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