Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026Acura calls it SH-AWD.
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Base MSRP at launch (NHTSA)
- $53,100NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 355
- Power to weight
- 0.084 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.53
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 420 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Curb Weight
- 4,221 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Wheel size
- 20 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 93 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 32 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of AcuraWatch.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN81%
- ENGINE11%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
- SUSPENSION3%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 36 total.
Acura TLX Type-S: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
31 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Feb 12, 2025SUSPENSIONBTI&02112025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Jan 24, 2025SUSPENSIONBTI&01242025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Jan 18, 2025SUSPENSIONBTI&01172025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Jan 3, 2025SUSPENSIONBTI&01022025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Dec 3, 2024SUSPENSIONBTI&12022024902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Nov 14, 2024SUSPENSIONBTI&11142024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Oct 30, 2024SUSPENSIONBTI&10302024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Oct 11, 2024SUSPENSIONBTI&10112024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
- and 23 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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
Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06
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