2023 Acura TLX Type S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other TLX Type S years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Acura TLX Type S. That ranks 3rd out of 5 TLX Type S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (7 complaints, 88%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 | 7 | 88% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 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.
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 didnât 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…
Short Description Transmission-to-PTU splines, causing AWD loss and requiring full transfer case and transmission replacement. Summary This drivetrain failure poses an unreasonable safety risk due to the sudden loss of AWD capability, lack of alerts, and resulting instability. My experience is…
1. Transfer Case-SH-AWD failure-> No, it was recently replaced at the dealership at no cost. 2. Failure with the AWD system would cause me to be in FWD, only causing failure in steering input, especially in turns. 3. The car was put onto the lift and attempted to spin all 4 wheels, only the front 2…
Other Acura TLX Type S years
← 2022 TLX Type S · 2024 TLX Type S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 TLX Type S | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 TLX Type S | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 TLX Type S | 9 | 1 |
| 2021 TLX Type S | 32 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Acura TLX Type S?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.