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Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 272
- Power to weight
- 0.068 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.53
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG City
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- MPG Comb
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- CO₂
- 352 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,999 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- 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 10/5/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 4 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated rear seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
- Heated seatsStandard
- Heated steering wheelUnconfirmedStandard
- Leather seatsStandard
- Memory seatUnconfirmedPackage only
- Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmedStandalone option
Audio
- Bose audioUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Premium audio (any brand)Standard
Cameras & visibility
- 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmedPackage only
- Backup cameraStandard
- Head-up displayUnconfirmedPackage only
- Parking sensorsUnconfirmedPackage only
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingPart of AcuraWatch.Standard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Navigation systemUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Power liftgateUnconfirmedStandard
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startStandard
- Wireless Apple CarPlayStandard
- Wireless phone chargingStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50%
- STEERING33%
- ENGINE17%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 6 total.
Acura TLX: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA25004Openopened Mar 26, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
6 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jan 6, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYBTI&01062026901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2024-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose, mis-set, deformed, or otherwise defective front door weatherstrip and/or front door weatherstrip clips. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Sep 17, 2025ENGINEB25-048
Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.
Apr 9, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERBTI&04092025901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022- 2024 MDXs & 2021-2025 TLXs with a client complaint of a loose or detached rearview mirror bracket. 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.
Sep 21, 2024SUSPENSIONBTI&09202024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or 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.
Sep 10, 2024SUSPENSIONBTI&09102024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or 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.
Sep 6, 2024SUSPENSIONBTI&09062024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or 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.
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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