2022 Acura TLX: common problems and reliability
One of the better TLX years.
34 owner complaints, most about power train. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 TLX?The 2022 Acura TLX has 34 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and steering. Owners most often flag brake rotor warping and juddering, especially on 2021+ models.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Acura TLX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other TLX years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the TLX?
Across the 11 TLX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 19 (2023) to 343 (2015). With 34 complaints, the 2022 TLX sits below the model's median of 71.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 TLX
tires:bead
Campaign 22V950000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Acura TLX vehicles. The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 24V950000Acura (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.
service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Campaign 25V391000Honda (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 numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Campaign 25V031000Honda (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.
What owners say across generations
Owners generally regard the TLX as a reliable, comfortable, and well-rounded car, with the 2.4L four-cylinder earning especially strong praise as "bulletproof" and capable of very high mileage with basic maintenance.
- Very frequentBrake rotor warping and juddering, especially on 2021+ models
- RecurrentInfotainment and tech glitches (Apple CarPlay
Touchpad, wireless charging, backup camera) on 2021+ models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the TLX. See the full TLX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used TLX listings typically run $17,451–$31,661 across 2015 to 2025 model years.
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