Does the 2017 Acura TLX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Acura TLX?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (24 complaints), followed by power train (18).

How many 2017 Acura TLX complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 71 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Acura TLX recalls and problems

3 recalls and 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Acura TLX.

recalls

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.

2017 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.

Engine24
Power train18
Unknown or other13
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Service brakes9
Electrical system8
Vehicle speed control4
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Forward collision avoidance2

What owners report

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

Sep 7, 2026 · Engine · fire reported
Acura TLX 2017, with only 112,000 miles. On […], while the consumer was driving, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer saw what appeared to be smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer stopped the vehicle immediately at a 4-way intersection, put it in park, and turned it off. The hood latch was open. When the…

Aug 18, 2026 · Seats
Acura Service Bulletin B18-014 (NHTSA TSB #10135108) The repeated failure of the driver’s power seat height-adjustment mechanism due to stripped internal gears in the Vertical Transmission Assembly (VTA), as identified in Acura Service Bulletin B18-014, presents a significant safety concern. A failure of the driver’s…

Jul 15, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
My 2017 Acura TLX stalled dangerously on the highway due to an unexpected fuel delivery failure, creating an immediate traffic hazard. Hiley Acura of Fort Worth diagnosed the vehicle with code P0087 (Low Fuel Rail Pressure) and confirmed it needs a new low-pressure fuel pump assembly for $1,540.62. They also pulled…

Jun 20, 2026 · Engine
I have this car 2017 acura tlx v6 shawd from acura dealership 3months already. I hear little knocking sound from my bottom block.

Jun 12, 2026 · Suspension
Vehicle consistently pulls to right and on grooved concrete acts in abnormal way, weaving withing the lane. I have taken to Acura to try to diagnose - they tell me there is no adjustment they can make. I have tried with Honda corporate, but they want me to go back for another diagnosis on the car at Acura. At this…

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
2020	5	63	4	0

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

Questions

Does the 2017 Acura TLX have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 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 2017 Acura TLX?: Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (24 complaints), followed by power train (18).
How many 2017 Acura TLX complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 71 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 7, 2026.