Acura TLX
The 2025 Acura TLX offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but potential buyers must be aware of a dominant safety recall concerning the brake pedal.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2024 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2023 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2022 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2021 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 |
| 2020 | 20 | 30 | 23 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 10.23 |
| 2019 | 20 | 30 | 23 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 10.23 |
| 2018 | 20 | 30 | 23 | 11.76 | 7.84 | 10.23 |
| 2017 | 21 | 34 | 25 | 11.2 | 6.92 | 9.41 |
| 2016 | 21 | 34 | 25 | 11.2 | 6.92 | 9.41 |
| 2015 | 21 | 34 | 25 | 11.2 | 6.92 | 9.41 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 3.0 | Premium | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Trim: ADVANCE | ADVANCE | — | — |
| 2022 | Trim: SH-AWD | SH-AWD | — | — |
| 2021 | Base price: $53,100, Trim: TLX TECH A, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | TLX TECH A | $53,100 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Trim: SH-AWD TECH pkg | SH-AWD TECH pkg | — | — |
| 2018 | Trim: SH-AWD ADVANCE V6 | SH-AWD ADVANCE V6 | — | — |
| 2017 | Trim: SH-AWD ADVANCE V6 | SH-AWD ADVANCE V6 | — | — |
| 2016 | Trim: SH-AWD ADVANCE V6 | SH-AWD ADVANCE V6 | — | — |
| 2015 | Trim: SH-AWD ADVANCE V6 | SH-AWD ADVANCE V6 | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | GVWR | bodyAndInterior | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 382 | 13.5 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 113 | 18 | 19 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 374 | 13.2 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | laneCenteringAssist | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2025 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2024 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2023 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2019 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2018 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2017 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2016 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2015 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Acura TLX offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but potential buyers must be aware of a dominant safety recall concerning the brake pedal.
2024
The 2024 Acura TLX offers a solid driving experience, but potential buyers should prioritize inspecting the **brake pedal assembly** due to a significant recall.
2023
The 2023 Acura TLX offers a premium experience but is burdened by significant safety recalls and concerning reliability reports, particularly regarding its brake pedal and electrical systems.
2022
The 2022 Acura TLX presents a mixed reliability picture.
2021
The 2021 Acura TLX presents a mixed reliability picture.
2020
The 2020 Acura TLX is generally considered below average for reliability and should be bought carefully.
2019
The 2019 Acura TLX presents a significant ownership risk due to a high number of critical recalls and safety-related complaints, particularly concerning engine internal components and fuel pumps.
2018
The 2018 Acura TLX presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to a significant risk of engine seizure stemming from connecting rod bearing failure.
2017
The 2017 Acura TLX presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its engine and powertrain components.
2016
Approach the 2016 Acura TLX with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant engine concerns, specifically connecting rod bearing wear.
2015
The 2015 Acura TLX offers strong safety scores but is marred by significant powertrain and engine concerns, making it a high-risk used purchase.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Acura TLX?
Carfocal currently has 11 published TLX reports, covering 2015 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Acura TLX offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but potential buyers must be aware of a dominant safety recall concerning the brake pedal.
Published year coverage: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Acura TLX reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Acura TLX. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 acura tlx offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but potential buyers must be aware of a dominant safety recall concerning the brake pedal. and the 2025 acura tlx can represent reasonable value if purchased at a fair market price, especially considering its premium features and performance. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Acura TLX?
Across Carfocal's published TLX guides, recurring problem areas include Engine Connecting Rod Bearings, Fuel Pump Module, and Electrical System Components. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Engine Connecting Rod Bearings, Fuel Pump Module, and Electrical System Components.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 11
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints