2016 Acura TLX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,184miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Acura TLX, 5% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,184 miles.
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.
“Driving to work 3/19/20 at 7:15am. The sunroof shattered. The shade was open and glass shards covered my wife and the inside of the car. There were no vehicles within a 1/4 mile. There were no bridges she drove under within a mile. I called and spoke to the local Acura dealership asking if there was a campaign or recall or if this was a known issue. I was told to contact a collision center to get fixed as there was no warranty. I asked to speak with the service manager and have not heard back as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11318713, filed 2020-03, 37,500 miles“While driving the car in bright sunlight there is a clare reflection from the drivers and passenger's dashboard vents that reflects strongly on the interior side window right where the left and right side view mirrors are located. The glare can be very strong on sunny days that it makes it difficult to discern if a vehicle really is in the side view mirrors. This glare comes from the chrome vents outline. This is a systemic problem as I've driven three different 2016 TLX all with the same issue. I have reported this issue to the Acura dealer where I bought it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10887912, filed 2016-07, 6,184 miles“Side view mirrors have a reflection of inside vents. This is very dangerous, when you have an obstructed view. Can cause serious accident. I could not see side view because of reflection.”
NHTSA complaint #10886004, filed 2016-07, 10 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. While driving 70 MPH, a loud noise was heard. The contact noticed that the sun roof exploded without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,200. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10957515, filed 2017-02, 7,200 miles“The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated that the front vents caused a reflection in the side view mirrors causing the contacts vision to be obscured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10873806, filed 2016-06, 78 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Acura TLX
27 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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