2021 Acura TLX Type S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TLX Type S years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Acura TLX Type S. That is the most of any TLX Type S model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (29 complaints, 91%), typically at around 58,061 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 32owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Acura TLX Type S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 29 | 91% | 58,061 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Acura TLX Type S recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system; electrical system:software
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- All wheel drive allegation (DP26001) — opened Mar 6, 2026, closed Aug 4, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While accelerating from a stop, I heard a loud bang from the drivetrain area and initially believed another vehicle had struck the rear of my car. After checking my surroundings, I realized there had been no collision. Immediately after the incident, the vehicle lost power delivery to the rear…
The awd transfer case failed and require replacement along with the transmission
The All Wheel Drive (AWD) system of the vehicle became partially inoperable after hearing a loud bang under normal vehicle acceleration some time in early 2025. The vehicle did not trigger or display any warnings stored in the onboard computer or on the dash display that the AWD system had any…
The transfer case in my Acura TLX Type S failed due to the internal splines stripping at approximately 57,600 miles. I heard a loud bang while attempting to maneuver out of a parking spot that was covered in snow. When this occurred, the transfer case was no longer able to transfer power to the…
See Attached Letter for potential Defect Petition DP26001
Other Acura TLX Type S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 TLX Type S | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 TLX Type S | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 TLX Type S | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 TLX Type S | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 | 32 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Acura TLX Type S?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Acura TLX Type S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Acura TLX Type S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other TLX Type S model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.