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Acura TLX Type S years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the Acura TLX Type S since 2021, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2021 model year has 32 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
49
Recalls
1
Worst year
2021
Model years
2021-2023

Acura TLX Type S years to avoid

No model year of the Acura TLX Type S stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Acura TLX Type S years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Acura TLX Type S complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

202120222023

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Acura TLX Type S problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    44
  • Engine
    4
  • Electrical
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Acura TLX Type S problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2023-8Transmission10
2022-9Transmission10
2021-32Transmission10

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Acura TLX Type S

Questions about the Acura TLX Type S

What years of the Acura TLX Type S should you avoid?

No single model year of the Acura TLX Type S has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Acura TLX Type S?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Acura TLX Type S?

Transmission, with 44 complaints across all years, followed by engine (4) and electrical (2).

How many recalls does the Acura TLX Type S have?

1 recall between 2021 and 2023. The 2025 model year has the most, with 1.

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