2020 Acura TLX Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 26 of 62 total complaints (42%) filed on the 2020 Acura TLX, with a median failure mileage of 60,000 miles. A related recall (23V751000) covers a manufacturing defect in the engine connecting rod, with delayed parts availability reported by owners.
- Engine complaints
- 26
- 42% of 62
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly at a stop, then fails to restart immediately, sometimes taking over a minute and blocking traffic.
- Engine shuts down while driving at various speeds, including on highways, with dashboard warning lights illuminated.
- Auto idle-stop feature fails to restart the engine when the driver releases the brake at a green light, causing the vehicle to stall in traffic.
- Owners report being notified of recall 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) but say replacement parts were not available at dealers for extended periods.
- Sudden engine shutdown at low speed has led to a rear-end crash after the vehicle stalled unexpectedly in traffic.
When 2020 Acura TLX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 6, 2021, latest Aug 5, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 Acura TLX
- NHTSA 23V751000Nov 13, 2023Engine248,999 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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
- How common are engine problems on the 2020 Acura TLX?
- NHTSA lists 26 engine-related complaints for the 2020 Acura TLX, which is 42% of the 62 total complaints filed for this model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Acura TLX engine?
- Yes. Recall 23V751000, reported in November 2023, covers a manufacturing error affecting the engine on 2015-2020 Acura TLX and other Honda/Acura models. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the engine free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2020 TLX engine problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles for engine complaints on the 2020 Acura TLX.
- Have engine failures caused any crashes?
- NHTSA records one crash and zero fires or injuries linked to engine complaints on the 2020 Acura TLX.
- Are recall parts available for the engine issue?
- Multiple owner complaints filed in 2024 state that replacement parts for recall 23V751000 were not yet available at dealers, delaying repairs.