2020 Acura TLX Fuel System Problems
Fuel system complaints account for 17 of 62 total complaints (27%) on the 2020 Acura TLX, the highest share of any TLX model year. Two related recalls (23V858000 and 21V215000) address fuel pump failures, and owners report stalling and parts shortages at a median 67,500 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 17
- 27% of 62
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 67,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicles stall unexpectedly while driving at various speeds, sometimes restarting only after several attempts.
- Owners report the engine stalls or fails to move when the accelerator is pressed from a stop.
- Several owners waiting on recall 23V858000 say replacement fuel pump parts were unavailable at dealerships for an extended period.
- Vehicles hesitate or lose power during acceleration before resuming normal operation.
- Warning lights illuminate along with other malfunctions, such as inoperative LKAS or a gear shifter stuck in park, during fuel system-related events.
- One owner described an abnormally loud revving sound at low speed accompanied by multiple warning lights.
When 2020 Acura TLX fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2024, latest Sep 4, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2020 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.
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
- Is the fuel system a common problem on the 2020 Acura TLX?
- Yes. Fuel system complaints make up 27% of all complaints filed for the 2020 TLX, 17 out of 62 total, the highest share among TLX model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Acura TLX fuel system?
- Yes, two recalls apply: campaign 23V858000, which covers fuel pump module replacement, and campaign 21V215000, which covers fuel pump assembly replacement.
- At what mileage do 2020 TLX fuel system problems typically occur?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 67,500 miles for fuel system complaints on the 2020 TLX.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires on the 2020 TLX?
- NHTSA lists 1 crash and 0 fires linked to fuel system complaints for the 2020 TLX, with no injuries reported.