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2016 Acura TLX Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
13%of 111 total for the year
Median mileage
106,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Acura TLX, 13% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine and several unknown warning lights started flashing on the instrument panel. The RPM was fluctuating abnormally. …”

NHTSA complaint #11566960, filed 2024-01, 17,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while starting at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627514, filed 2024-11, 136,141 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35–45 MPH, an abnormal banging sound was detected. The RPM increased, and the sound became louder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an engine rod was thrown, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that a reimbursement claim might be submitted when the remedy was available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11564929, filed 2024-01, 64,134 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and went into LIMP Mode. The contact parked and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11584468, filed 2024-04, 120,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after the initial start-up, there was a loud explosion coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle twice. The check engine warning light illuminated, and oil leaked underneath the front end of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11564656, filed 2024-01, 125,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020813%
20191314%
20181213%
20171014%
20161413%
2015144%

Other parts of the 2016 Acura TLX

Engine
27 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Acura TLX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology