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TLX

SedanPetrol (Gasoline)15 versionsOwner report

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355Hp

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Typical asking price (US)$15,725–$28,500median $21,983 · 47 live listings · 2015–2025

What owners say

Overview

Mixed to positive sentiment for competent luxury sedan regarded as safe conservative choice offering Honda reliability and value proposition, praised for comfortable plush seats sinking driver into cushioning, spacious trunk and adequate rear seat space (contrary to common critic

Best version

V6 SH-AWD A-Spec (2018-2020) The 2018-2020 model years with V6 3.5L engine (290 hp), Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) eliminating torque steer, A-Spec appearance package delivering sportier styling, 19-inch wheels, red or black leath

Known issues

Jerky rough transmission shifting, both 2.4L 8-speed DCT and V6 9-speed automatic exhibit harsh shifts particularly 1st-4th gears, bucking sensation at low speeds, abrupt downshifts, not fixable through software updates or fluid changes (inherent transmission characteristic), transmission fluid drain-and-fill every 15,000-30,000 miles critical preventing catastrophic failure, extended warranties available covering transmission repairs through 70,000 miles in some cases, very frequent, Cascading electrical warning lights, weak battery voltage triggers simultaneous transmission, brake system, airbag, parking brake warnings creating false alarm cascade, battery testing at AutoZone inadequate (dealer-level voltage testing required), corroded battery terminal connectors common causing voltage drops, disconnecting battery temporarily clears warnings though returns if root cause unaddressed, purge valve failures also trigger cascading warnings, very frequent

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Generation by generation

Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).

Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most-reported area
2023	17	4	power train
2021	92	5	power train
2020	61	5	engine
2017	68	3	engine
2014	17	3	air bags

Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.

Recall notices20 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls

2023 · fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblycampaign 24V950000

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.

2023 · service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkagescampaign 25V391000

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 nu

2023 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 26V332000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 202

2023 · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection systemcampaign 25V031000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

2021 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 24V064000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acu

2021 · fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblycampaign 24V950000

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.

2021 · service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkagescampaign 25V391000

2021 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 26V332000

2021 · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection systemcampaign 25V031000

2020 · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpcampaign 21V215000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-

2020 · engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanicalcampaign 23V751000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

2020 · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpcampaign 23V858000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Ho

2020 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 24V064000

2020 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 26V332000

2017 · fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pumpcampaign 19V060000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

5 older recalls not shown. Check nhtsa.gov with your VIN for the full history.

Specifications

Generation

Version

Type S 3.0 Turbo V6 (355 Hp) SH-AWD Automatic

From 2023-2026

Power355 Hp

Torque480 Nm

DriveAll wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission10 gears, automatic transmission

Engine3 L

AspirationTwin-scroll turbo, Intercooler

Cylinders6

Seats5 seats

Fuel typePetrol (Gasoline)

Body typeSedan

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BrandAcura

Versions catalogued15

Body typesSedan, Sedan

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