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2021 Acura TLX Type S recalls and problems

1 recall and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Acura TLX Type S.

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recalls
32
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Acura TLX Type S recalls

Electrical system: software · Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

NHTSA campaign 25V031000 · reported January 23, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 294,612 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
The risk
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 31, 2026 · Power train

While accelerating from a stop, I heard a loud bang from the drivetrain area and initially believed another vehicle had struck the rear of my car. After checking my surroundings, I realized there had been no collision. Immediately after the incident, the vehicle lost power delivery to the rear wheels. The vehicle is…

Apr 18, 2026 · Power train

The awd transfer case failed and require replacement along with the transmission

Apr 2, 2026 · Power train

The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system of the vehicle became partially inoperable after hearing a loud bang under normal vehicle acceleration some time in early 2025. The vehicle did not trigger or display any warnings stored in the onboard computer or on the dash display that the AWD system had any faults or issues. Had…

Mar 7, 2026 · Power train

The transfer case in my Acura TLX Type S failed due to the internal splines stripping at approximately 57,600 miles. I heard a loud bang while attempting to maneuver out of a parking spot that was covered in snow. When this occurred, the transfer case was no longer able to transfer power to the rear wheels, causing…

Jan 23, 2026 · Power train

See Attached Letter for potential Defect Petition DP26001

TLX Type S model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 13200
2022 1900
2023 1800
2024 1000

All Acura TLX Type S years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Acura TLX Type S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Acura TLX Type S, the most recent reported on January 23, 2025 (Electrical system: software, Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Acura TLX Type S?
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (29 complaints), followed by engine (4).
How many 2021 Acura TLX Type S complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 32 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 31, 2026.