2016 Acura TLX Problems

110 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict CAUTION 69/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine27
Electrical System24
Power Train15
Unknown Or Other14
Engine And Engine Cooling14
Vehicle Speed Control11

In the owners’ words

“PAWS system component failure causing the steering angle to misalign, throttle response to decrease, and drivability to decrease severely”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Acura TLX owner
“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 i”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Acura TLX owner
“This vehicle was sold to me on July 18, 2025 with Campaign CH7 open and unperformed. The dealer's disclosure form falsely stated that I had been informed of all recalls with the vehicle. No specific mention of Campaign CH7 was ever made. Separately, Acura manufacturer records (eVRM/Techline) confirm that this vehicle's original engine was previously replaced under warranty following a seizure (Defect Code: SEIZED) —”NHTSA complaint, 2016 Acura TLX owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
29/01/2019Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYHonda (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 compone
13/11/2023Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalHonda (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 connec
18/12/2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETYHonda (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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Acura TLX reliable?

On the federal record it scores 69/100: 110 owner complaints (11 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Acura TLX?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 27 of 105 categorised reports.

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The 2016 Acura TLX scored 69/100 on the federal record.

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