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2012 Acura TLX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

0/100

#12 most-complained of 12 TLX years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2012 Acura TLX has 1 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #12 highest of 12 TLX model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2012 Acura TLX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags1 (100%)

2012 Acura TLX recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 compared with other TLX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012No verdict010—
2015Avoid100342625
2016Caution73110325

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Acura TLX a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Acura TLX ranks #12 of 12 among TLX model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 1 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Acura TLX?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints).
Does the 2012 Acura TLX have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Acura TLX in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.