2022 Acura TLX Type S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TLX Type S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Acura TLX Type S. That ranks 2nd out of 5 TLX Type S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (8 complaints, 89%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 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 | 8 | 89% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Acura TLX Type S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Subject: Vehicle Data Submission for Investigation DP26001 To the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), âI am submitting maintenance data for my Acura TLX Type S (VIN: [ÐСТÐРТУТ VIN]) to assist with the ongoing DP26001 investigation regarding the AWD Transfer Case (PTO) splines. The…
Rapid loss of oil from the transfer case, Oil was everywhere. Now I have vibration, wooing sound and hard down shifts from a failing transfer case.. The dealership refuse to replace it because they cleaned the area and it did not leak oil again. Probably, because there's no more oil left in it to…
My Acura was not sending power to the rear wheels. The car was driving as if it was front wheel drive only. I feel that the safety of not knowing your vehicle is not acting as they all-wheel-drive vehicle when itâs supposed to an impact safety because the vehicle would not be able to handle as it…
Complete loss of AWD. Car is now only FWD with NO WARNING. Loud thud (transfer case splines being stripped) and then immediate loss of AWD.
Transmission and transfer case failed. Traction control light flashes when accelerating.
Other Acura TLX Type S years
← 2021 TLX Type S · 2023 TLX Type S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 TLX Type S | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 TLX Type S | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 TLX Type S | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 TLX Type S | 32 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura TLX Type S?
Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 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 2022 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 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.