Acura
TLX
Acura TLX: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2015–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Acura TLX – Second generation2020–2025
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | UB5/6/7 |
| Production | August 2020 – July 2025 |
| Model years | 2021–2025 |
| Engines | 2.0 L K20C6 turbo I4 (UB5/6) 3.0 L J30AC turbo V6 (Type S) (UB7) |
| Transmissions | 10-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Length | 4,943 mm |
| Width | 1,911 mm |
| Height | 1,433 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,682–1,730 kg (2.0T I4, FWD) 1,781–1,827 kg (2.0T I4, SH-AWD) 1,905–1,915 kg (3.0T V6, Type S) |
| Assembly | United States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant) |
| Designer | Ben Davidson (2018) |
Acura TLX – First generation2014–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | UB1/2/3/4 |
| Production | July 2014 – 2020 |
| Model years | 2015–2020 |
| Platform | Honda D-5 |
| Engines | 2.4-liter K24W7 I4 (UB1/4) 3.5-liter J35Y6 V6 (UB2/3) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed dual clutch (I4) 9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (V6) |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm 2,900 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 4,870 mm 4,931 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,447 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant) Guangzhou, China (Guangqi Honda) |
| Designer | Jarad Hall (2011) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2021–2025 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2020 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 10-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2021–2025 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2021–2025 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2015–2020 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 6.7–7.4 L/100 km |
| 2015–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.6–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2015–2020 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 6.9–7.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2015–2025 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 50 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,633–2,662 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2015–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 294 | 2015, 2018, 2019 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 264 | 2015, 2017, 2021 |
| Electrical system | 158 | 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 111 | 2015, 2019, 2020 |
| Brakes | 71 | 2015, 2017, 2021 |
| Driver assistance | 57 | 2015, 2018, 2021 |
| Speed control and cruise | 49 | 2015, 2016, 2019 |
| Steering | 38 | 2015, 2018, 2022 |
| Suspension | 27 | 2015, 2021, 2022 |
| Body and structure | 23 | 2015, 2016, 2018 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2015–2025: 893 complaints, 36 with a crash and 5 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.