2016 Acura Tlx Safety Report
2016 Acura TLX Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Acura Tlx
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Acura Tlx. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | High (105) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 5 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2020 | Compare against the 2020 Acura Tlx with 59 complaints and 4 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Acura Tlx before buying across this generation. |
Acura Tlx Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Acura Tlx years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Acura Tlx | 61 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Acura Tlx | 335 | 6 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Acura Tlx | 90 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Acura Tlx | 87 | 5 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2020 Acura Tlx | 59 | 4 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Acura Tlx | 77 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Acura Tlx Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Acura Tlx, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
15 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Acura onlyEngine And Engine Cooling
13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine And Engine Cooling issues Acura onlyPower Train
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Acura onlyElectrical System
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Acura onlyVehicle Speed Control
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Vehicle Speed Control issues Acura onlyFuel/Propulsion System
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Fuel/Propulsion System issues Acura onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Acura Tlx
Reliability Score
The 2016 Acura Tlx receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2016 Acura Tlx
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2016 Acura Tlx
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Acura Tlx:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling High frequency of recalls for engine and cooling issues, affecting multiple models. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Fuel Pump Moderate frequency of recalls for fuel pump problems, affecting multiple models. |
Medium | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Engine Shutdown Critical safety issue with engine shutdowns and loss of power control. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electric Parking Brake Common issue with electric parking brake malfunctions. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Acura Tlx:
23% of reported issues are related to the engine.
15% of reported issues are related to the fuel system.
7% of reported issues are related to the electrical system.
4% of reported issues are related to vehicle speed control.
Recall Details for the 2016 Acura Tlx
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Acura Tlx by NHTSA:
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed ...
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Acura Tlx
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Acura Tlx with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 4 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
I have a 2016 Acura TLX 3.5L j35Y6 AWD that initially Had the safety recall XG1 and the engine was replaced at roughly 140k miles, 40k miles later the replacement engine suffered the same problem, and I am aware that I am not the only person this has happened to as there is currently a NHTSA investigation PE25008 that is related to these replacement engines failing. I have pushed the dealership fo...
Warning lights for Electric Parking Brake Problem and Emissions System Problem simultaneously occurring with no definitive solution. Codes can be cleared by disconnecting battery and reconnecting but warning lights eventually come back on sometimes in a matter or days, weeks or month. There are no other issues that coincide with these warning lights coming on.
While braking and attempting a left turn at an intersection, my vehicle completely shut down with no braking or steering control. Fortunately there were no damages and the vehicle started up again and I was able to clear the intersection. I took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair. They indicated that this was a known issue and they were familiar with it. They installed a battery sensor...
Unknown: EBS comes on as well as the break system problem lights and many more. Vehicle loses power and goes into limp mode. As of now it wont shift from PArking
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was unsure if the vehicle was inspected. The contact stated that the dealer had not provided a status update regarding the vehicle or the repair. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had been at t...
This is in regard to Honda recall 23V-751 on my 2016 Acura TLX. Honda keeps sending letters to me in the mail yet when I have contacted the dealership in the past, they report parts are not available to address the recall. This situation has been going on for more than a year. The latest letter received from Honda was 10/2/2025. I called Honda's recall hotline. The person I spoke to wanted to pa...
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Since the release of the recall, the contact made several attempts to have the recall repair performed and each time the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that ...
Due to the deployment of the airbags, I sustained fractured sternum, right foot and left hand. Had surgery on left hand to repair fractured fingers. Laceration on right leg.
I was driving on the interstate and went to pass someone and gassed it. When I did that, my car wouldnt go. It was still on but when pressing the gas it wouldnt go. I am so lucky no one read ended me and I was able go coast off the side of the road.
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact ha...
In June 2023 My 2016 Acura TLX was diagnosed as an issue with the lower rod bearing by my mechanic and confirmed by Fisher Acura to have a lower engine bearing problem. January 2024 the recall was issued for my TLX rod bearing, after I had replaced the engine. I have filed a claim with Honda for the reimbursement cost of replacing my engine but Honda is denying my claim for the reason I did not ...
I was driving on a main road stopped at an intersection and my car suddenly stopped it shifted my car to neutral I had to restart the car and drove home . I went online and started reading about that problem comes out to be it’s a fuel pump recall . I then look up my vin number and it says that there is no recall for it but I find it hard to believe because it’s having the same exact symptoms . T...
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX equipped with Cooper Tires, Tires Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/50/R18, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that after driving 25 MPH over a small pothole, the front driver's side tire started bulging, causing the tire to vibrate while driving. The vehicle was taken to a tire mechanic, where the tire was replaced. The tire failure mileage was approximately ...
The backup camera on the rear simply went blurry one day, it’s now impossible to see out the camera. It worked one day then failed the next, This is a safety hazard now. I think these cameras should be required to always function. This is the camera on the trunk. It’s unsafe for me to see when back up.
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not ma...
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while starting at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, w...
The car would go in ACC mode while parked and running and warning lights would appear on the dash (pictured below). While parked and running, the car also accelerates up & down. I can visibly see the acceleration meter moving before the car goes into ACC. Also, while in the drive the car would go in neutral mode. I’ve called several dealerships and I have been put on a “waiting list” and have not ...
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The check engine warning light was Illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with catalytic convertor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle could not be scheduled until July 2026. The contact stated that the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienc...
Showing 20 of 105 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 2016 Acura Tlx
NHTSA defect investigations are higher-signal than ordinary complaints because they indicate the agency opened a formal review of a potential safety defect. Some investigations later connect to recall campaigns; others close without a recall after review.
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
Opened 2025-03-26
On June 3, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE22005 after the agency received VOQs and several field reports concerning the Auto Idle Stop (AIS) feature on 2016-2019MY Honda Pilot vehicles. The complaints allege that the engine fails to restart on its own from a complete stop at a traffic light or road intersection with the AIS function engaged. The subject vehicles are equipped with a 3.5L engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. On January 6, 2023, ...
Component: Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Opened 2019-04-19 · Closed 2024-09-19
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Elec...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Acura Tlx
Has the 2016 ACURA TLX been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 ACURA TLX has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 ACURA TLX have?
The 2016 ACURA TLX has 105 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 5 involved crashes. 6 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 ACURA TLX?
The 2016 ACURA TLX received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 5/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 ACURA TLX?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 ACURA TLX involve engine (15 complaints), engine and engine cooling (13 complaints), power train (10 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, vehicle speed control, fuel/propulsion system.
How many crash reports does the 2016 ACURA TLX have?
There are 5 crash reports associated with the 2016 ACURA TLX out of 105 total complaints (4.8% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2016 ACURA TLX have?
There are no fire reports for the 2016 ACURA TLX in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 ACURA TLX?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 ACURA TLX.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 ACURA TLX?
6 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 ACURA TLX. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2016 ACURA TLX?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 ACURA TLX is acceptable with caveats. It has 105 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 ACURA TLX?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 ACURA TLX are: 1. ENGINE (15 complaints), 2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (13 complaints), 3. POWER TRAIN (10 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (7 complaints), 5. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (4 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 15 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 ACURA TLX?
Be aware of potential engine and fuel pump issues, and check for recalls. Ensure the electric parking brake and other safety systems are functioning properly. The 2016 ACURA TLX has 105 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2016 ACURA TLX?
The 2016 ACURA TLX receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 105 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 5 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine and Engine Cooling and Fuel Pump.
What are the known issues with the 2016 ACURA TLX?
Known issues with the 2016 ACURA TLX include: Engine and Engine Cooling, Fuel Pump, Engine Shutdown, Electric Parking Brake. These are based on patterns found across 105 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2016 Acura TLX?
Yes, there are recalls for engine and engine cooling issues, and fuel pump problems.
What are the common safety issues reported?
Common issues include engine shutdowns, loss of power control, and electric parking brake malfunctions.
What should I do if I experience sudden engine shutdowns?
Contact your dealership immediately and follow their guidance for inspection and repair.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be aware of potential engine and fuel pump issues, and check for recalls. Ensure the electric parking brake and other safety systems are functioning properly.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Acura Tlx
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Acura Tlx. The data includes 105 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 5 reported crashes, 6 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2016 Acura Tlx an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 5 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13