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Acura TLX Type SModel year report

2022 Acura TLX Type S Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl AWD · 19 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Acura TLX Type S (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2022 Acura TLX Type S. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 8 complaints (89% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and steering (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 39 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “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 it’s supposed to an impact safety because the vehicle would not be able to handle as it was intended to. After inspection from the Mechanic shop, the failure was deemed to be the internal lines of the transmission that would connect with the transfer case were stripped. …”

NHTSA complaint #11723118, filed 2026-03

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

202552026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Acura TLX Type S version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
TLX Type-S AWD3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic192521$3,900
TLX Type-S Perf Tire AWD3.0L 6-cyl10-speed automatic192421$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Acura TLX Type S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 39 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 39 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura TLX Type S

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20238—1—21—Too new
20229—1—21—Not enough data
20213258,0611—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Acura TLX Type S model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Acura TLX Type S have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2022 Acura TLX Type S as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Acura TLX Type S is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 8 complaints (89% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.

Has the 2022 Acura TLX Type S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Acura TLX Type S get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Acura TLX Type S (TLX Type-S, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 19 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.