2019 Acura TLX Fuel System Problems
The 2019 Acura TLX has 27 Fuel System complaints, 29% of its 92 total complaints, the highest share of any TLX model year. Owners typically reported problems at a median of 9,250 miles, and three separate fuel-system recalls (19V060000, 21V215000, 23V858000) cover this year.
- Fuel System complaints
- 27
- 29% of 92
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 9,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden check-engine and emissions warning lights appearing after the vehicle sat parked, even on nearly new cars.
- Some describe a fuel pump failure that left the vehicle stalled or unable to restart, requiring a tow.
- Several owners report acceleration hesitation lasting several seconds after pressing the accelerator or shifting into drive.
- Multiple complaints describe waiting on parts for the 23V858000 fuel pump module recall repair for longer than owners consider reasonable.
- One owner reported the parking assist fault light and automatic emergency braking engaging unexpectedly at highway speed, tied to a fuel system fault.
When 2019 Acura TLX fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 25, 2019, latest May 27, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Acura TLX
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel System624,552 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
- NHTSA 19V060000Jan 29, 2019Fuel System437,032 vehicles
Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel System complaints by TLX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2019 Acura TLX?
- NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 TLX, which is 29% of all 92 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all TLX years.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2019 Acura TLX?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three fuel-system recalls covering the 2019 TLX: 19V060000 (fuel injection ECU software update), 21V215000 (fuel pump assembly replacement), and 23V858000 (fuel pump module replacement).
- At what mileage do 2019 TLX fuel system problems usually appear?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 9,250 miles at the time of failure.
- Did the 2019 TLX fuel system problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with the 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 TLX.
- Are 2019 TLX fuel system recall repairs available now?
- Some owners who filed complaints in 2024 reported that repair parts for recall 23V858000 were not yet available when they sought service, according to NHTSA complaint narratives.