repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Acura TLXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 71 owner complaints about the 2017 Acura TLX, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Acura TLX has problems
71 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Engine5 crash/fire/injury
18Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Engine and engine cooling
10Fuel/propulsion system
9Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system
4Vehicle speed control
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Forward collision avoidance
97 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 5 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Acura TLX 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.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
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
2017 vs. every other TLX 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 median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Acura TLX safety ratings
2017 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Acura TLX, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
In owners' words
What TLX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Acura TLX 2017, with only 112,000 miles. On [XXX], while the consumer was driving, the vehicle caught on fire. The consumer saw what appeared to be smoke coming from under the hood. The consumer stopped the vehicle immediately at a 4-way intersection, put it in park, and turned it off. The hood…
My 2017 Acura TLX stalled dangerously on the highway due to an unexpected fuel delivery failure, creating an immediate traffic hazard. Hiley Acura of Fort Worth diagnosed the vehicle with code P0087 (Low Fuel Rail Pressure) and confirmed it needs a new low-pressure fuel pump assembly for $1,540.62.…
I have this car 2017 acura tlx v6 shawd from acura dealership 3months already. I hear little knocking sound from my bottom block.
Own a 2017 TLX?
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