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2012 Acura TLX problems

The most common problem on the 2012 Acura TLX is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical TLX model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2012 Acura TLX problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Acura TLX 3

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2012 Acura TLX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 1, 2017 · Airbags · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura tlx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (norris acura west, located at 8559 baltimore national pike ellicott city, md 21043 410‑461‑7000) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Questions about the 2012 Acura TLX

Is the 2012 Acura TLX reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Acura TLX, fewer than a typical TLX model year.

What is the 2012 Acura TLX year score?

The 2012 Acura TLX scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Acura TLX: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Acura TLX?

Airbags, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2012 Acura TLX have?

No recalls on record.

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