2020 Acura

TLX AWD

Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Acura TLX: best and worst years

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: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,350EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 384 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: 3,565 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: 5
Owner complaints: 61
Reported injuries: 1

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

ENGINE20%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE13%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9%
POWER TRAIN8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 89 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.