2024 Acura TLX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2024 Acura TLX has a complaint index of 9, the lowest among model years with data, and ranks 11th worst out of 12 years, earning a Best verdict. It has 5 complaints and 1 recall covering the brake pedal pivot pin.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 9/100
- #11 of 12 TLX years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 29 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Acura TLX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (40%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (40%)
- Engine1 (20%)
- Fuel System1 (20%)
- Other1 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Infotainment system shuts down while driving and drains power until the vehicle becomes inoperative, sometimes recurring after an earlier repair.
- Transmission and transfer case area shows a visible fluid leak, with fluid running down the drivetrain case and collecting on the underbody splash shield.
- Some owners report lower than advertised fuel economy along with grinding noises from the engine.
2024 Acura TLX recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V391000Jun 12, 2025Brakes259,033 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Acura TLX, 2023-2025 Acura MDX, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
2024 Acura TLX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other TLX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Acura TLX reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 TLX has a complaint index of 9, the lowest of any TLX model year with data, and carries a Best verdict relative to other TLX years.
- What problems does the 2024 Acura TLX have?
- NHTSA lists 5 complaints for the 2024 TLX, split evenly between the Electrical System and Transmission & Powertrain, each with 2 complaints, plus single complaints for Engine, Fuel System, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires.
- Does the 2024 Acura TLX have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (25V391000) covers a brake pedal pivot pin that was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2024 TLX compare to other TLX years?
- The 2024 TLX ranks 11th worst out of 12 model years, with a complaint index of 9 versus 100 for the worst year, 2015, which is rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Acura TLX?
- EPA rates the 2024 TLX at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.