2017 Acura TLX Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 35 of 71 complaints (49%) filed on the 2017 Acura TLX, including 3 fires and 2 crashes. NHTSA recall 23V751000 covers a manufacturing defect in the engine connecting rod, with median failure mileage reported at 31,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 35
- 49% of 71
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 31,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine catches fire while driving or shortly after parking, sometimes with smoke visible under the hood before flames appear.
- Engine stalls unexpectedly after braking or at idle, and owners report it is difficult to restart, sometimes requiring towing.
- Vehicle loses power on the highway with the engine revving toward redline and a transmission-overheat warning displayed, followed by the engine shutting down.
- Transmission fails to downshift or drops into neutral unexpectedly while decelerating, disconnecting from the engine at low to moderate speeds.
- Multiple dashboard warning lights (stability control, parking brake, check engine) illuminate together, sometimes alongside a stall event.
When 2017 Acura TLX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 3, 2017, latest Sep 7, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Acura TLX
- NHTSA 23V751000Nov 13, 2023Engine248,999 vehicles
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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.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: 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.
Engine complaints by TLX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2017 Acura TLX have an engine recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 23V751000, reported November 13, 2023, covers a manufacturing error in the connecting rod affecting 2015-2020 TLX and related Honda/Acura models. Dealers inspect and repair or replace the engine free of charge.
- How common are engine problems on the 2017 Acura TLX?
- Engine issues make up 35 of the 71 total complaints filed for the 2017 TLX, or 49% of all complaints for this model year.
- At what mileage do 2017 Acura TLX engine problems typically occur?
- NHTSA lists a median mileage of 31,000 miles at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2017 TLX.
- Are the 2017 Acura TLX engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA complaint data for this engine issue includes 3 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury reported among the 35 engine complaints.