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Steering: electric power assist system
NewRisk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2022 Acura TLXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2022 Acura TLX, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-950 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Acura TLX has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Power train
4Suspension
4Steering
4Electrical system
3Service brakes
2Forward collision avoidance
2Engine
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 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 · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Tires: bead
Risk. Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a 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
2022 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
2022 Acura TLX safety ratings
2022 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Acura TLX, and the recalls they led to.
- All wheel drive allegationNo recall
- No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesOpen
In owners' words
What TLX owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Purchased this vehicle used, as-is, from a Ford dealership on August 18, 2026. Approximately 90 minutes after taking delivery, the vehicle began displaying multiple dashboard warning lights and lost access to Sport+ drive mode. The vehicle was returned to the selling dealership the same day; their…
Transfer case failure, leakage, discovered after warranty expired. Took vehicle in describing seeming loss of AWD and tech informed me it was “normal” I Later discovered, during an oil change, a leak From the transmission or transfer case that covered the lower skid plate, which looking up, was…
The transfer case splines sheared off in the transmission. The car is safe to drive but went from AWD to FWD as there is now no power being transmitted through the transfer case to the rear wheels. The dealership confirmed the issue was the transfer case by lifting the car and seeing if the rear…
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