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2018 Acura

TLX AWD

Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Acura TLX: best and worst years
2018 Acura TLX AWD

Closest available photo (2015 model year); you're viewing the 2018.

2015 photoMr.choppersCC BY-SA 3.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
369 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
109 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,519 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
93 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
92
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE21%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
  • POWER TRAIN8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 142 total.

Acura TLX: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE25008Openopened Aug 20, 2025ENGINE

    Engine failure

  • EA25004Openopened Mar 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

  • RQ24013opened Nov 8, 2024ENGINE

    Engine failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.