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2022 Acura TLX Type S recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Acura TLX Type S.

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recalls
9
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.

2022 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.

Apr 6, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

Subject: Vehicle Data Submission for Investigation DP26001 To the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), ​I am submitting maintenance data for my Acura TLX Type S (VIN: [ВСТАВ ТУТ VIN]) to assist with the ongoing DP26001 investigation regarding the AWD Transfer Case (PTO) splines. The vehicle is a US-specification…

Mar 31, 2026 · Power train

Rapid loss of oil from the transfer case, Oil was everywhere. Now I have vibration, wooing sound and hard down shifts from a failing transfer case.. The dealership refuse to replace it because they cleaned the area and it did not leak oil again. Probably, because there's no more oil left in it to leak.This is…

Mar 9, 2026 · Power train

My Acura was not sending power to the rear wheels. The car was driving as if it was front wheel drive only. I feel that the safety of not knowing your vehicle is not acting as they all-wheel-drive vehicle when it’s supposed to an impact safety because the vehicle would not be able to handle as it was intended to…

Mar 7, 2026 · Power train

Complete loss of AWD. Car is now only FWD with NO WARNING. Loud thud (transfer case splines being stripped) and then immediate loss of AWD.

Oct 13, 2025 · Power train

Transmission and transfer case failed. Traction control light flashes when accelerating.

TLX Type S model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 13200
2022 1900
2023 1800
2024 1000
2025 1000

All Acura TLX Type S years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Acura TLX Type S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 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 2022 Acura TLX Type S?
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (8 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (1).
How many 2022 Acura TLX Type S complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 9 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 April 6, 2026.