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2017 Acura TLX Electrical system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
11%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Acura TLX, 11% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.

“After completing grocery shopping in walmart I retuned to my parked vehicle in the parking lot and, to my horror the certified preowned 2017 Acura TLX that I just took delivery on 12/23/20 would not start. Got roadside assistance for jump start, car started but could not put in reverse, drive, or neutral. Dash panel was lit up with multiple warnings indicated. This happened on a sunday so had to have vehicle towed to my residence a mile away because dealership where I bought the vehicle was not opened for me to tow there. …”

NHTSA complaint #11387415, filed 2021-01, 21,000 miles

“On the interstate going 75 MPH, cars throws itself into neutral and completely loses power. Warning lights come on saying there is a problem with the transmission, electric brake, and emission system. Car coast to the side of the road and is completely dead, but dashboard lights are on. Car is locked in neutral and cannot be shifted. Sat waiting for a tow for 30 minutes, cars can now be turned off, then restarted and suddenly it can be driven again. Very dangerous and I was not happy with dealers explanation as to what caused problem. First they said it fuel pump, then a software issue. …”

NHTSA complaint #11342341, filed 2020-07, 50,000 miles

“Electronic parking brake and check emissions system lights going on simultaneously. Car stalled on freeway and check transmission light also went on simultaneously. Very dangerous. Multiple reports submitted for similar issue by many people. Please look into this. Acura needs a recall on these TLX models”

NHTSA complaint #11636578, filed 2025-01

“The contact owns a 2017 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the A/C activated, the braking system, Lane Departure, Forward Collision Avoidance, and transmission messages were displayed. Additionally, the brakes engaged without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving in a rainstorm, and on a humid weather day. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11582199, filed 2024-04, 52,000 miles

“Vehicle has been recalled for a speed sensor issue that still persists. Recall repair was NOT properly executed. Vehicle engine still randomly shuts off while in idle at stoplights and during travel. Engine won’t start at this point.”

NHTSA complaint #11741898, filed 2026-06

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024240%
2023218%
2022416%
20211014%
20201016%
20191213%
20182021%
2017811%
20162422%
20156419%

Other parts of the 2017 Acura TLX

Engine
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

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