2023 Acura TLX Type S recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Acura TLX Type S.

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recalls
8
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.

2023 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.

Jul 8, 2026 · Power train

Transmission and transfer case failure. Causing the loss of power to the rear wheels. Reducing the traction and stability of the vehicle.

Jul 5, 2026 · Power train

While making a right turn from a stop the car made a bang sound followed by grinding upon acceleration. I took my 23 TLX type S to a local Dunn Tire and asked them to put it on the lift. They raised all tires off the ground, started the car, and accelerated. Only the front wheels spun. This is the exact scenario lots…

Mar 11, 2026 · Power train

Lost power to rear wheels. AWD system failure. I was denied repair at my local dealership as they insisted the car was fine. I told them I had no awd they didn’t believe me. I was then forced to trade my car into them for a massive $$ loss becuase i feared for my safety driving a fwd car in the winter. I don’t know…

Mar 10, 2026 · Power train

Short Description Transmission-to-PTU splines, causing AWD loss and requiring full transfer case and transmission replacement. Summary This drivetrain failure poses an unreasonable safety risk due to the sudden loss of AWD capability, lack of alerts, and resulting instability. My experience is consistent with dozens…

Mar 9, 2026 · Power train

1. Transfer Case-SH-AWD failure-> No, it was recently replaced at the dealership at no cost. 2. Failure with the AWD system would cause me to be in FWD, only causing failure in steering input, especially in turns. 3. The car was put onto the lift and attempted to spin all 4 wheels, only the front 2 spun. Also, they…

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 2023 Acura TLX Type S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 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 2023 Acura TLX Type S?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (7 complaints), followed by unknown or other (2).
How many 2023 Acura TLX Type S complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 8 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 July 8, 2026.