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SteeringPart report

2021 Acura TLX Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 72 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2021 Acura TLX, 4% of the 72 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When Driving my vehicle I abruptly lost power steering on the freeway. I received an error on the screen Electric Power Steering Problem, assisted steering reduced . I was able to safely drive my car off the freeway. However, I feel like this problem can cause someone else with not enough strength such as an elderly person to loose control of the vehicle if they encounter the same issue. I took my car to the Acura Dealer, and they advised they needed to replace the Rack and Pinon due to a Steering Position Sensor Issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11647306, filed 2025-03

“Rotors warped and changed through warranty but loud humming and vibration is back after 2,000 miles on new rotors. Steering column is leaking fluid down to brake pedal. Steering wheel is making a clicking noise when turning. Speakers are crackling after Fakra replacement under acceleration or going over bumps.”

NHTSA complaint #11486148, filed 2022-09

“The wipers come on by themselves and do not turn off. The engine may or may not start with the key fob nearby. All the dash warning lights come on with warnings about the brake system, the transmission, the steering, the adaptive cruise control all reporting a problem. The vehicle goes to limp mode and throttle response is severely reduced. There is some sort of water leak which is shorting out or causing the BCM or body control module to act erratically due to water from rain getting into the area because of improper weather sealant placed during manufacturing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11679424, filed 2025-08

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022416%
202134%
202012%
201911%
201866%
201711%
201644%
2015154%

Other parts of the 2021 Acura TLX

Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 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.

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