repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2023 Acura TLX Type SProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2023 Acura TLX Type S, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 25V-031 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Acura TLX Type S has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Power train
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 Acura TLX Type S recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other TLX Type S year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TLX Type S median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Acura TLX Type S, and the recalls they led to.
- All wheel drive allegationNo recall
In owners' words
What TLX Type S owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Transmission and transfer case failure. Causing the loss of power to the rear wheels. Reducing the traction and stability of the vehicle.
While making a right turn from a stop the car made a bang sound followed by grinding upon acceleration. I took my 23 TLX type S to a local Dunn Tire and asked them to put it on the lift. They raised all tires off the ground, started the car, and accelerated. Only the front wheels spun. This is the…
Lost power to rear wheels. AWD system failure. I was denied repair at my local dealership as they insisted the car was fine. I told them I had no awd they didn’t believe me. I was then forced to trade my car into them for a massive $$ loss becuase i feared for my safety driving a fwd car in the…
Own a 2023 TLX Type S?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.