2025 Acura TLX Problems: 5 Known Issues

2025 Acura TLX Problems: 5 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls5 recalls

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Campaign #24V06400001/02/2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

Campaign #24V95000019/12/2024

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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 numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Campaign #25V39100012/06/2025

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Campaign #26V33200021/05/2026

TIRES:BEAD

Honda (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.

Campaign #22V95000022/12/2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Acura TLX problems?

According to Au7o's analysis of 780+ owner reports, the 2025 Acura TLX has 5 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Fuel Filler Neck to Tank Weld Defect Causing Fuel Leak (Recall 24V950000), Brake Pedal Pivot Pin Improperly Secured, Pedal Shifts Out of Position (Recall 25V391000), UB5 Adaptive Damper System Failure from Stroke Sensor Harness Corrosion. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Acura TLX reliable?

The 2025 Acura TLX has 5 known issues documented across 780+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Fuel Filler Neck to Tank Weld Defect Causing Fuel Leak (Recall 24V950000) and Brake Pedal Pivot Pin Improperly Secured, Pedal Shifts Out of Position (Recall 25V391000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Acura TLX problems?

Repair costs for known Acura TLX issues range from $0 to $2,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Fuel Filler Neck to Tank Weld Defect Causing Fuel Leak (Recall 24V950000), typically costs $0-$0 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2023-2025 Acura TLX Fuel Filler Neck to Tank Weld Defect Causing Fuel Leak (Recall 24V950000)?

Late second-generation TLX vehicles were built with the fuel filler neck improperly welded to the fuel tank. The defective weld can allow fuel to leak from the tank assembly, and a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source is a fire risk. Honda recalled affected 2023-2025 A… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2021-2025 Acura TLX Brake Pedal Pivot Pin Improperly Secured, Pedal Shifts Out of Position (Recall 25V391000)?

Second-generation TLX models were built with the brake pedal pivot pin not secured properly. The pin can migrate, letting the pedal shift out of its correct position on the pedal bracket. When that happens the driver's input no longer translates properly to the master cylinder an… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.

What is the 2021-2025 Acura TLX UB5 Adaptive Damper System Failure from Stroke Sensor Harness Corrosion?

Second-generation TLX models equipped with the Adaptive Damper System (A-Spec and Type S) suffer damper control failures traced to corrosion in the suspension stroke sensor wiring harnesses and to rear shock solenoid failures. The car throws an Adaptive Damper System warning and… Repairs typically run $350-$2,500. Severity: medium.

What is the 2021-2025 Acura TLX 2.0L Turbo Intercooler Condensation Ingestion Causing Misfire and Limp Mode?

The base second-generation TLX uses a 2.0L turbocharged four with a front-mounted air-to-air intercooler. In humid, rainy or cold-and-damp conditions, water vapor condenses inside the intercooler and charge piping, pools, and is then slugged into the intake on a throttle transiti… Repairs typically run $0-$1,400. Severity: medium.

What is the 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S Brembo Front Brake Squeal and Premature Pad Wear?

The 2021–2025 TLX Type S and Type S PMC use a fixed front Brembo brake system whose performance-oriented pad compound can squeal during light braking and wear unevenly if pad-retaining hardware or contact points corrode. This does not apply to the A-Spec brake system. Repairs typically run $150-$500. Severity: low.

2025 Acura TLX Problems: 5 Known Issues

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2021-2025 Acura TLX: Brake Pedal Pivot Pin Improperly Secured, Pedal Shifts Out of Position (Recall 25V391000)#

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2021-2025 Acura TLX: Type S Brembo Front Brake Squeal and Premature Pad Wear#

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2023-2025 Acura TLX: Fuel Filler Neck to Tank Weld Defect Causing Fuel Leak (Recall 24V950000)#

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2021-2025 Acura TLX: UB5 Adaptive Damper System Failure from Stroke Sensor Harness Corrosion#

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2021-2025 Acura TLX: 2.0L Turbo Intercooler Condensation Ingestion Causing Misfire and Limp Mode#

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Acura TLX problems?

Is the Acura TLX reliable?

How much does it cost to fix common Acura TLX problems?

What is the 2023-2025 Acura TLX Fuel Filler Neck to Tank Weld Defect Causing Fuel Leak (Recall 24V950000)?

What is the 2021-2025 Acura TLX Brake Pedal Pivot Pin Improperly Secured, Pedal Shifts Out of Position (Recall 25V391000)?

What is the 2021-2025 Acura TLX UB5 Adaptive Damper System Failure from Stroke Sensor Harness Corrosion?

What is the 2021-2025 Acura TLX 2.0L Turbo Intercooler Condensation Ingestion Causing Misfire and Limp Mode?

What is the 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S Brembo Front Brake Squeal and Premature Pad Wear?