2022 Acura TLX Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2022 Acura TLX has 28 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve power train and steering.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 28 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
POWER TRAIN
6 21.4%
STEERING
4 14.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 10.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 10.7%
SERVICE BRAKES
3 10.7%
Quick Insights
The top category is POWER TRAIN, accounting for 21.4% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 12 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2022 Acura TLX
The 2022 Acura TLX has 28 owner complaints in this dataset. POWER TRAIN is the most common complaint category, representing about 21% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2022 Acura TLX are POWER TRAIN (6), STEERING (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 15 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2022 Acura TLX?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 12 of 12 systems
POWER TRAIN
6 Reports21% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Transmission jerks at low speeds, Car jerks when it is downshifting. The car only has 14,000 miles. Dealership refusing to do any work due to car not having any codes. The car feels like it is having a misfire.
8/28/2024
The vehicles AWD system has prematurely failed as confirmed by the car dealership Acura of Pembroke Pines that I have taken it to. The lack of traction to the rear wheels causes excessive torque steering and constant engaging of the VSA system if the road is even remotely wet and the vehicle is under anything more than mid level acceleration. There are several Acura TLX Type-S trim vehicles that are being reported to have this common issue and Acura / Honda is keeping this quiet and replacing the prematurely failing transmission and transfer cases with what I fear are the same faulty parts instead of properly developing a revised updated part that will properly correct the issue. An AWD system is meant to give the driver confidence on the road and premature failure under slippery road conditions be it rain or snow is putting peoples lives in jeopardy.
2/4/2025
STEERING
4 Reports14% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
All the dashboard lights began blinking on the dashboard while I was driving about 30mph. The steering wheel began to get stif. I pulled over immediately and the steering wheel locked completely. I turned the car off and back after about 10 min and I was able to drive home. Luckily I was only 5 minutes away. I took it to the Acura dealer and after it was inspected they said it had to do with the steering however nothing was replaced or fixed. They advised me to let them know if it happens again. This is the first time it occurs however Iâm afraid to drive this car especially on the freeway if the same incident occurs it can cause a major accident.
9/27/2024
When I was driving as low speed, all the dashboard lights began blinking on the dashboard while I was driving. The steering wheel began to get stiff and I had a hard time turning it. I pulled into a parking lot, with much difficulty trying to steer into it and the steering wheel locked completely. I turned the car off and back on and all the lights went off and the dashboard looked normal. I then drove home without any other incident. I wish I had taken a picture of the dashboard to show the dealer. Hopefully it won't happen again.
6/22/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 Reports11% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Iâm Owner of a Acura model: TXL Year:2022, VIN: [XXX] I send my car after 7 days of purchase to the dealer because the car wasnât started and all the dash light start blinking. Dealer said that this was not warranty cover because I tint the windshield and this create some humidity on the connector that go to the MICU. I need that you please start looking this issue because in a lot of forums another people start getting the same electrical issue even without tint the windshield. My car was only 130 miles when go the dealers, and per my understanding this canât be the issue because if we follow this excuse then we never can be do a detailing on the interior on the car or even to the dash because any product can be cause a humidity to the connector. Can you please verify if this statement is TRU or not? Because there is not or any disclaimer from Acura that for T:LX model you can tint the windshield. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
7/11/2022
Driving on the highway during light rain. Applied 45%-65% throttle to pass. The check engine light began to flash and the car went into limp mode. Pulled over on the highway shut the vehicle down and restarted it 30 seconds later. Check engine light was gone, no longer in limp mode.
5/14/2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 Reports11% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Iâm Owner of a Acura model: TXL Year:2022, VIN: [XXX] I send my car after 7 days of purchase to the dealer because the car wasnât started and all the dash light start blinking. Dealer said that this was not warranty cover because I tint the windshield and this create some humidity on the connector that go to the MICU. I need that you please start looking this issue because in a lot of forums another people start getting the same electrical issue even without tint the windshield. My car was only 130 miles when go the dealers, and per my understanding this canât be the issue because if we follow this excuse then we never can be do a detailing on the interior on the car or even to the dash because any product can be cause a humidity to the connector. Can you please verify if this statement is TRU or not? Because there is not or any disclaimer from Acura that for T:LX model you can tint the windshield. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
7/11/2022
All the dashboard lights began blinking on the dashboard while I was driving about 30mph. The steering wheel began to get stif. I pulled over immediately and the steering wheel locked completely. I turned the car off and back after about 10 min and I was able to drive home. Luckily I was only 5 minutes away. I took it to the Acura dealer and after it was inspected they said it had to do with the steering however nothing was replaced or fixed. They advised me to let them know if it happens again. This is the first time it occurs however Iâm afraid to drive this car especially on the freeway if the same incident occurs it can cause a major accident.
9/27/2024
SERVICE BRAKES
3 Reports11% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
My vehicle is a 2022 Acura TLX A-Spec with 20,000 miles on it. I bought it certified from an Acura dealer October of 2022 at 7,600 miles. I started to have an issue with the driving experience recently. I took it in to my closet dealer and they stated that the problem was the rotors being warped from driving and braking then that I would have to pay for the replacement rotors and brakes, but itâs impossible and the mileage shows. This is an manufacturer issue that has affected many owners and hasnât been resolved.
12/8/2023
My husband and I have a 2022 Acura TLX (purchased new) that was issued a safety recall. We brought the car into the dealership in April to fix the problem. Two weeks later, the car completely malfunctioned- every warning light went off at the same time, and the car completely lost control. Steering, brakes, power/gas, everything went out. During this second visit, the dealership replaced the PCM. Last night, the exact same issue happened. My husband was thankfully near home, but if he was on a highway, he could've easily been killed. Again, everything in the car went out- steering, brakes, power- and he had zero control of the car. The car was towed a couple hours ago to the dealership (third time since initial visit in April), and the service manager said, "This has never happened before..." and had no answers. This is an extremely high risk situation, and we do not feel safe getting into this car when the dealership/manufacturer is clearly not able to fix their own safety recall.
6/27/2025
ENGINE
2 Reports7% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Driving on the highway during light rain. Applied 45%-65% throttle to pass. The check engine light began to flash and the car went into limp mode. Pulled over on the highway shut the vehicle down and restarted it 30 seconds later. Check engine light was gone, no longer in limp mode.
5/14/2023
Transmission jerks at low speeds, Car jerks when it is downshifting. The car only has 14,000 miles. Dealership refusing to do any work due to car not having any codes. The car feels like it is having a misfire.
8/28/2024
SUSPENSION
2 Reports7% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
I got new tires and an alignment performed and ever since the car has pulled to the right. The car has been to the dealer for 6 alignments due to the car veering to the right. They swapped the wheels from another car to ensure it wasnât the new tires and the problem still occurred. As soon as I let go of the wheel it pulls to the right no matter if itâs a crowned road or not. Each time the alignment is completely off from the last time it had it performed. I took it to 3 different dealers and they all suggested throwing parts at it (replacing the rear subframe for $3000 or a front driver strut for $1400) telling me that they donât know if itâd fix it or not.
8/29/2025
Last week, the right lower ball joint began producing a noticeable squeaking noise. I brought the vehicle to Irvine Acura in Irvine, California, where two technicians confirmed that the right lower ball joint boot is intact with no grease leakage; however, the ball-and-socket joint displays excessive play. The dealership recommended replacing both lower control arms, despite the left side currently being in acceptable condition. If the right lower ball joint were to fail, it could result in a loss of vehicle control.
12/2/2025
LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
1 Report4% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2022 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact made a right turn, depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle came to a stop with the electric power steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Road Departure Mitigation, Cruise Control, Hill Ascend Assist, and VSA warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,600.
4/19/2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 Report4% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2022 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact made a right turn, depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle came to a stop with the electric power steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Road Departure Mitigation, Cruise Control, Hill Ascend Assist, and VSA warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,600.
4/19/2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1 Report4% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
This is the four time this happened to me in this vehicle. I was driving down Ellsworth street in south Philadelphia. I had a baby in the back with a car seat and a 8 year old in the front seat. And all of a sudden the warning light started flashing BREAK BREAK And than the breaks slammed on. This happened for about 3-5 seconds, until the car stop. Thank God no cars were driving behind me or they would have ran into the back of my vehicle.
8/12/2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1 Report4% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
This is the four time this happened to me in this vehicle. I was driving down Ellsworth street in south Philadelphia. I had a baby in the back with a car seat and a 8 year old in the front seat. And all of a sudden the warning light started flashing BREAK BREAK And than the breaks slammed on. This happened for about 3-5 seconds, until the car stop. Thank God no cars were driving behind me or they would have ran into the back of my vehicle.
8/12/2023
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1 Report4% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
255/R40 Passenger Front and Rear tires sustained cuts/slashes on the inside walls. Front was more severe and went flat immediately. The other went flat the following day. Subsequently, saw that my TLX may have had tire issues from the manufacturer. I didnât know this at the time and when I called the dealer, they offered no assistance. Repairs cost almost $900 for two new tires at Firestone.
11/18/2023
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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- Complaint entries
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- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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