KnownCarProblems2022 Acura Tlx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Acura Tlx, most often about the transmission (40% of complaints). It is 8th of 12 Tlx model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2022 Acura Tlx problems
Transmission
10 complaints · 40%Electrical
4 complaints · 16%Steering
4 complaints · 16%Suspension
4 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: front.
The contact owns a 2022 Acura Tlx. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the lower control arms needed to be replaced. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned that the…
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3 complaints · 12%Brakes
3 complaints · 12%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Acura Tlx recalls
Brakes: 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 29, 2025. Owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are flx and xly.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2021-2025 acura tlx, 2023-2025 acura mdx, and 2023-2025 honda pilot vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin was not secured properly, which can cause the pedal to shift out of position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment" and 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 3, 2025. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is jkx.
Full defect summary
Acura (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2021-2023 tlx vehicles. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded, which can result in a fuel leak.
Wheels and 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 30, 2023. Owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is gcw.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2022 acura tlx vehicles. The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
All wheel drive allegation
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has completed its review of a petition dated january 9, 2026, requesting an investigation into the loss of the optional all-wheel drive capability in model year (my) 2021-2023 acura tlx and my 2022-2023 acura mdx vehicles. The petition alleges failures in the interfacing splines between the front wheel drive transaxle and the rear wheel drive power take off unit.â failure of these splines prevents the transfer of drive power to the rear axle, making the vehicle front wheel drive only.â the petition further alleges that this failure reduces vehicle directional control. Most traditional AWD systems utilize mechanical and passive measures. These systems
No restart after auto start/stop engages
Summary
On june 3, 2022, the oï¬ce of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe22005 after the agency received voqs and several ï¬eld reports concerning the auto idle stop (ais) feature on 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traï¬c light or road intersection with the ais function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5l engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On january 6, 2023, honda released service bulletins 23-008 and 23-009. These service bulletins address the failure to restart issue in the 2016-2019my honda pilot vehicles, as well as the 2015-2020 acura tlx, 2016
Questions about the 2022 Acura Tlx
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura Tlx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (10 complaints); electrical (4 complaints); steering (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Acura Tlx have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 12, 2025 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Acura Tlx?
- It is 8th of 12 Tlx model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.