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2023 Acura TLX Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20268 Critical Recalls
Ethan Miller
2023 Acura TLX Owner Complaints

Complaint Summary

The 2023 Acura TLX has 11 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve unknown or other and electrical system.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

6.6/ 10

Based on 11 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 27.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 18.2%

POWER TRAIN

2 18.2%

SERVICE BRAKES

2 18.2%

SUSPENSION

1 9.1%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, accounting for 27.3% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 6 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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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2023 Acura TLX

The 2023 Acura TLX has 11 owner complaints in this dataset. UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the most common complaint category, representing about 27% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2023 Acura TLX are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), POWER TRAIN (2).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 5 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 2023 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.

Read the full buyer guideRecall report and remedy notesMaintenance costs and intervals2022 TLX complaints2024 TLX complaints2021 TLX complaints

Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 6 of 6 systems

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 Reports27% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box.

9/16/2023

Well, since i purchased the 2023 Acura Tlx TECH PCKG, "It's a nightmare" everytime i drive it , i'm not enjoying it at all! I can't keep the car to go between the 2 lines! It just keeps going zigzag, i keep telling myself that maybe because "it's a brand new car" give it more time for adjustment...! But it's getting worse and worse to the point that when it's raining, i have to pray to get home safely!

9/29/2023

1 more complaint is available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 Reports18% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

My TLX Tech 2023 lost complete power while I pulled up to a busy intersection on a dark and rainy day. As a puled to stop and my idle stop enabled the car was fine. Once I tried to accelerate the car immediately went into Park from Drive. All of the controls started to blink and the car powered down like a computer system who was on 0%. I completely lost power, so that I could not even put my hazard lights on to indicate to the busy oncoming traffic that I was in danger. When the police arrived, he even tried to shift to neutral to help me roll out of the street, but the car was inoperable. I had to remain in the car due to the freezing rain and sleet. The emergency services called an emergency tow to get me out of the street and I was then towed to the nearest Acura dealership to get it reviewed. The service department indicated that they had known about the idle start/stop issue, but not on my specific model. I had my car inspected just the day before at the same dealership and there were no issues that had come up. I am concerned that this is very dangerous and leaves me in a vulnerable state.

11/10/2023

Car’s advertised anti-theft features are faulty. They have two tracking features with also both failed. When I contacted Acura they said this was a known issue and highly prevalent in NY, DC, FL, MD. Cars computer is cloneable and it takes less than 3 minutes to enter and steal without keys or breaking windows or enabling alarms.

11/14/2025

POWER TRAIN

2 Reports18% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

Transfer case documented as leaking on 3-22-2025/ 35,846 Miles while doing regular oil change in my driveway. Brought to the dealership and they confirmed the transfer case needed to be replaced. If the transfer case went during operation, it could have lead to a dangerous situation with loss of power and control to the rear wheels. Problem was confirmed after dealership performed visual inspection. Component was not inspected by police, insurance, or others. No warning lamps, just accumulating liquid on the under-body panels and seeping from the gasket. The transfer case was replaced on 11APR2025 with the same part number: 29000-5YK-060. I asked if this would happen again since there was no revision to the part number, the dealership was unable to reply.

6/2/2025

Transfer case

6/4/2025

SERVICE BRAKES

2 Reports18% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I had an awful noise that accompanied a sticky/ inconsistent brake pedal feel and braking concerns. Upon contacting multiple dealerships and honda corporate is was told everything is working as designed. I filed a claim with NCDS and was awarded a repair. When contacting the dealership and manufacturer they did another inspection and said it's working as designed and there was nothing to repair. Now in the news they are recalling approximately 250,000 Hondas/Acura vehicles for a safety issue with the brake pedal. There is no information on what the recall is supposed to entail. My vin is still not associated with the recall. This is a safety issue that the manufacturer has been ignoring for a long time now.

7/8/2025

ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS ARE BENT ON 30K MILES

7/23/2025

SUSPENSION

1 Report9% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Please see attached document, as my whole description would not fit in the box.

9/16/2023

SEAT BELTS

1 Report9% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

If you don't turn the car off and you drop a passenger off from the front seat the seatbelt not fastened alarm will go off until you fasten it or turn the car off then restart the car to clear the alarm taking it to the dealership.

11/4/2025

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2023 Acura TLX?

The most reported complaint category for the 2023 Acura TLX is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, with 3 owner reports. That is about 27% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.

Are complaints about the 2023 Acura TLX a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 5 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2023 Acura TLX?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2023 Acura TLX severe?

5 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Acura TLX: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Common Problems
  3. 03Owner Complaints
  4. 04Data and Methodology

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