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2025 Acura TLX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

18/100

#10 most-complained of 12 TLX years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Acura TLX has 4 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 18 out of 100 — #10 highest of 12 TLX model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 75% of the total).

Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
24
21 city / 29 hwy

Top 2025 Acura TLX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System3 (75%)
  2. Steering2 (50%)
  3. Engine1 (25%)
2025 Acura TLX complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
6 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2025 to Jul 2026; peak Jan 2026 (2).

2025 Acura TLX recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2025 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.

2025 compared with other TLX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201220152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good2710324
2024Best95124
2025No verdict184124

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Acura TLX a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Acura TLX ranks #10 of 12 among TLX model years (Complaint Index 18/100). It has 4 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Acura TLX?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), steering (2 complaints), and engine (1 complaints).
Does the 2025 Acura TLX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Acura TLX, most recently reported 2025, covering brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Acura TLX?
EPA rates the 2025 Acura TLX at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.