2018 Acura TLX Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 14%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Acura TLX, 14% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I bought this car on october 7, 2017 and by december 22,2017 (dealer report attached), I had already experienced and reported for the first time the malfunctioning infotainment system on my 2018 Acura TLX. This issue is ongoing. The technological flaw (pictures attached) is that the infotainment screen will freeze during operation of the vehicle. This impacts several essential safety and driving capabilities. When the screen is frozen, the backup camera fails to display as the frozen screen will not unfreeze until the car is turned off and back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330824, filed 2020-06, 7,137 miles“This will be the 12th time where my car comes to a sudden and violent stop for no apparent reason - due to the collision mitigation breaking system activating with no cars in front of me. The last time this happened, a few weeks ago, there was someone behind me and it was a very close call. There was also a passenger who didn't know what hit him. I have brought the car in for service only to be told everything was fine. I attempted to bring it in for service again and I was given the run around that they had no availability for weeks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11245835, filed 2019-08, 20,000 miles“On 6/25/19 at 16:39 I was driving my 2018 Acura TLX northbound on a four lane city street at approximately 35 MPH. Road conditions were dry and clear. As I approached the intersection, the cmbs (collision mitigation braking system) beeped and brought the vehicle to a complete stop despite there being no car ahead. This surprised me and nearly caused an accident as the truck behind me had to stop suddenly. While braking the vehicle ignored all throttle input, thus my engine raced and spun the front tires once throttle input was restored. …”
NHTSA complaint #11240436, filed 2019-07, 10,000 miles“2018 Acura TLX unexpectedly and for unknow reasons initiates an emergency (sos) call, one of which resulted in a 911 call to nys police. This has happened almost half a dozen times. We didn't keep track at first but now know to do that. Most times this happens while the car is moving. Nothing unusual about the car or the weather or anything we can think of that would initiate this. The car has not reported that anything is wrong. On one occasion the car called sos and when Acura person didn't get a reply from the car they called 911. Ny state troopers responded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11175717, filed 2019-02, 16,200 miles“I have had several incidents where I have been unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle does not recognize the keyless remote even though it is present and has a good battery. We have been stranded several times because the car would not start. I have taken it to the dealer and submitted a complaint with Acura which they have done nothing to solve the problem since they cannot replicate it. I have pictures and videos but your system is not letting me upload the file type. These have also been provided to the dealer”
NHTSA complaint #11652890, filed 2025-04Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2023 | 4 | 36% |
| 2022 | 3 | 12% |
| 2021 | 10 | 14% |
| 2020 | 6 | 10% |
| 2019 | 11 | 12% |
| 2018 | 14 | 14% |
| 2017 | 13 | 18% |
| 2016 | 15 | 14% |
| 2015 | 42 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2018 Acura TLX
31 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsLane departure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Acura TLX
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.
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