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2025 Acura TLX Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2025 Acura TLX, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

2

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

4

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 TLX and 4 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 3 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 3). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
  2. STEERING2
  3. ENGINE1

2025 TLX Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · 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 numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM · 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.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.

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2025 TLX Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
BTI&01062026901Jan 6, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2024-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose, mis-set, deformed, or otherwise defective front door we…11027807
B25-048Sep 17, 2025ENGINEService Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.11023273
BTI&04092025901Apr 9, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022- 2024 MDXs & 2021-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror br…11017032
BTI&02112025901Feb 12, 2025SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damp…11014327
BTI&01242025901Jan 24, 2025SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damp…11013338
BTI&01172025901Jan 18, 2025SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damp…11013127
BTI&01022025901Jan 3, 2025SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damp…11013111
BTI&12022024902Dec 3, 2024SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damp…11011797
BTI&10302024901Oct 30, 2024SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damp…11010123
BTI&10112024901Oct 11, 2024SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damp…11009195
BTI&09202024901Sep 21, 2024SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptiv…11008046
BTI&09102024901Sep 10, 2024SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptiv…11007893
BTI&09062024901Sep 6, 2024SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptiv…11007651
BTI&08262024901Aug 26, 2024SUSPENSIONDealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damp…11006809
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