Skip to content
Air bagsPart report

2020 Acura TLX Air bags Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
73,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2020 Acura TLX, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 2020 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while being at a complete stop in standstill traffic on a highway, they were rear-ended and pushed into the rear of a Chevrolet Tahoe in front. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact was unaware if the air bag warning light was illuminated after the accident. The contact sustained injuries to their arm and back that required medical attention from the ER. The contact stated that a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11566914, filed 2024-01, 73,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021811%
202035%
201811%
201622%
201593%

Other parts of the 2020 Acura TLX

Engine
19 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Acura TLX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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