How common are electrical problems in the 2018 Acura TLX?

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 TLX, which is 21% of the 95 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2018 Acura TLX electrical system?

No related recalls are listed for the Electrical System component on the 2018 Acura TLX.

At what mileage do 2018 Acura TLX electrical problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 TLX is 21,860.5 miles.

Do 2018 Acura TLX electrical issues involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the Electrical System complaints for this year.

How does 2018 compare to other TLX years for electrical complaints?

The 2018 TLX's 20 electrical complaints (21% share) sit below 2015's 66 complaints but above later years like 2020 (9 complaints) and 2022 (4 complaints).

2018 Acura TLX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 Acura TLX, 21% of its 95 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this component. Median mileage at failure is 21,860.5.

Electrical System complaints: 20; 21% of 95
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 21,861 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report multiple dashboard warning lights (check engine, electric parking brake, emissions) appearing together after normal driving or parking.
Some describe the idle-stop system failing to restart the engine at intersections, causing the vehicle to shift to Neutral without warning.
Others report the vehicle failing to start with the key fob in range, accompanied by a rapid ticking noise and flickering dashboard and interior lights.
A few describe headlights flickering, later traced by an independent shop to low battery amperage.
Some owners report the electrical system glitching alongside transmission hesitation and stalling on the highway.
One owner reported a car alarm triggering repeatedly overnight without cause.

When 2018 Acura TLX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 6, 2017, latest Sep 22, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2017 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2018 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 common are electrical problems in the 2018 Acura TLX?: NHTSA lists 20 Electrical System complaints for the 2018 TLX, which is 21% of the 95 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Acura TLX electrical system?: No related recalls are listed for the Electrical System component on the 2018 Acura TLX.
At what mileage do 2018 Acura TLX electrical problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2018 TLX is 21,860.5 miles.
Do 2018 Acura TLX electrical issues involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among the Electrical System complaints for this year.
How does 2018 compare to other TLX years for electrical complaints?: The 2018 TLX's 20 electrical complaints (21% share) sit below 2015's 66 complaints but above later years like 2020 (9 complaints) and 2022 (4 complaints).