Does the 2016 Acura TLX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Acura TLX, the most recent reported on December 18, 2023 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura TLX?

Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (27 complaints), followed by electrical system (24).

How many 2016 Acura TLX complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 111 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2016 Acura TLX recalls and problems

3 recalls and 111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Acura TLX.

recalls

111

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2016 Acura TLX recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · reported December 18, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (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 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · reported November 13, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 248,999 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (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 connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
The risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.

Fuel system, other: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 19V060000 · reported January 29, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 437,032 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (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 components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
The risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.

Most reported problems

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

Engine27
Electrical system24
Power train15
Unknown or other15
Engine and engine cooling14
Vehicle speed control11
Fuel/propulsion system10
Electronic stability control (ESC)5
Service brakes5
Visibility/wiper5

What owners report

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

Oct 2, 2026 · Unknown or other
transfer case spline failutre- a loud clunk, front wheel spin, and fluid leaks

Jul 18, 2026 · Suspension
PAWS system component failure causing the steering angle to misalign, throttle response to decrease, and drivability to decrease severely

Jul 13, 2026 · Back over prevention · 61,000 miles
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…

Jun 19, 2026 · Engine
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…

May 31, 2026 · Electrical system
The alarm on my car would intermittently and randomly go off at any time while car was parked and locked. After much research I deduced that it is the Smart Power Control Unit located behind the glove box. The epoxy clear covering on the circuit board is not fully covering the entire board allowing for dendritic…

TLX model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	6	344	12	0
2016	3	111	5	0
2017	3	71	2	3
2018	4	96	3	1
2019	6	93	7	1

Across all years, the 2015 TLX has the most complaints (344). All Acura TLX years →

Questions

Does the 2016 Acura TLX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Acura TLX, the most recent reported on December 18, 2023 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Acura TLX?: Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (27 complaints), followed by electrical system (24).
How many 2016 Acura TLX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 111 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.