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2022 Acura TLX Problems

Compared with other Acura TLX years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

1/100 0.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

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Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
38,222miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Acura TLX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2022 Acura TLX. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 10 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and steering (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,222 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 79 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Acura TLX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 1 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Accelerated and heard a loud noise and felt like I had driven through wood and one got stocked to the whelle. There was a lot of traffic so I was driving slow. The noice I heard was like something was stuck inside the wheel, like it was grinding. Dealer diagnosed a bad transfer case and transmission and they replaced both under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11733872, filed 2026-04

Electrical system: “My husband and I have a 2022 Acura TLX (purchased new) that was issued a safety recall. We brought the car into the dealership in April to fix the problem. Two weeks later, the car completely malfunctioned- every warning light went off at the same time, and the car completely lost control. Steering, brakes, power/gas, everything went out. During this second visit, the dealership replaced the PCM. Last night, the exact same issue happened. My husband was thankfully near home, but if he was on a highway, he could've easily been killed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11669763, filed 2025-06

Steering: “I got new tires and an alignment performed and ever since the car has pulled to the right. The car has been to the dealer for 6 alignments due to the car veering to the right. They swapped the wheels from another car to ensure it wasn’t the new tires and the problem still occurred. As soon as I let go of the wheel it pulls to the right no matter if it’s a crowned road or not. Each time the alignment is completely off from the last time it had it performed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11683810, filed 2025-08

Suspension: “We have a 2022 Acura TLX Type S and it has started to show an errors - Adaptive Damper System Problem. From what I can gather from reviewing articles on the Internet is that this problem is caused because of poor wiring design by Honda / Acura, which is causing speed sensors electronics to erode. There are also articles that Honda /Acura is aware of this problem and is currently gathering data. Our concern is that in Michigan, if you have these problems, specially during winter when the roads are icy - if your drive type is stuck in the wrong mode - That can be a safety hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #11749059, filed 2026-07

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,600 and 72,845 miles.

50%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 38,222 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2022202320242025202611
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Acura TLX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
TLX · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 9.0% risk
TLX · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 4555 · 9.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Acura TLX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
TLX AWD2.0L 4-cyl10-speed automatic212924$3,400
TLX AWD A-SPEC2.0L 4-cyl10-speed automatic212924$3,400
TLX FWD2.0L 4-cyl10-speed automatic223125$3,300
TLX FWD A-SPEC2.0L 4-cyl10-speed automatic223025$3,300

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Acura TLX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 79 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 79 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura TLX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20245—1525—Too new
202311—3525—Too new
20222538,22235251 · FewerRising
20217232,000452561 · TypicalRising
20206366,495552648 · TypicalRising
2019939,288652674 · MoreRising
20189747,700452439 · TypicalRising
20177122,343352840 · TypicalRising
201611137,700352852 · TypicalRising
201534416,8006528100 · MoreStable

All Acura TLX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Acura TLX have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 2022 Acura TLX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Acura TLX is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 10 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2022 Acura TLX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Acura TLX do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Acura TLX 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Acura TLX get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Acura TLX (TLX FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Acura TLX reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,222 miles and the middle half falls between 3,600 and 72,845 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.