How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Acura TLX have?

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Acura TLX, which is 23% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Acura TLX electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this Electrical System problem area on the 2016 Acura TLX.

At what mileage do 2016 Acura TLX electrical problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for these electrical complaints is 37,123 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

What electrical issues do 2016 Acura TLX owners report most?

Owners describe repeated battery failures, no-start conditions, dashboard warning-light cascades during driving, malfunctioning power windows, and headlight failure at speed.

Did any 2016 Acura TLX electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Acura TLX.

2016 Acura TLX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Acura TLX, 23% of all 110 complaints for that year. No related recall is listed for this problem area. Median mileage at failure is 37,123 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 25; 23% of 110
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 37,123 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power and stalling-type hesitation at speed, accompanied by multiple warning lights (hill start assist, emission system, power steering, brake system) and flickering dashboard lights.
Repeated battery failures are described, with some owners replacing the battery more than once within a couple of years despite warranty coverage, followed by clicking sounds and a no-start condition.
Some owners report the vehicle would not start at all, with dealers reportedly ruling out a simple battery issue and labeling it a total electrical failure.
Power window malfunctions are described, where the driver or passenger window rolls back down instead of closing fully when using the auto-close switch.
Headlight failure while driving at highway speed is reported, including both regular and high-beam lights not illuminating the road adequately.

When 2016 Acura TLX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2016, latest Jul 18, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Jul 2026; peak Aug 2019 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Acura TLX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by TLX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20120 (0%)
201566 (19%)
201625 (23%)
20178 (11%)
201820 (21%)
201913 (14%)
20209 (15%)
20219 (13%)
20224 (16%)
20232 (20%)
20242 (40%)
20253 (75%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Acura TLX have?: NHTSA lists 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Acura TLX, which is 23% of the 110 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Acura TLX electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this Electrical System problem area on the 2016 Acura TLX.
At what mileage do 2016 Acura TLX electrical problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for these electrical complaints is 37,123 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What electrical issues do 2016 Acura TLX owners report most?: Owners describe repeated battery failures, no-start conditions, dashboard warning-light cascades during driving, malfunctioning power windows, and headlight failure at speed.
Did any 2016 Acura TLX electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to the 25 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Acura TLX.