2019 Acura TLX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
92 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
9,288 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 31 of 92 complaints (33.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 16.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 12 | 13.0% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 12.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 6.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 5.4% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 5.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 31 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 13 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
Engine: 31; Fuel/Propulsion System: 14; Engine And Engine Cooling: 13; Fuel System, Gasoline: 13; Electrical System: 12; Unknown Or Other: 11; Power Train: 10; Service Brakes: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 69 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 8 |
2019: 8; 2020: 5; 2021: 6; 2022: 6; 2023: 9; 2024: 28; 2025: 22; 2026: 8
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 12 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11234786 · 2019-07-25 (July 25, 2019)
2019 ACURA TLX 2.4L. PURCHASED BRAND NEW LESS THAN A MONTH AGO WITH LESS THAN 900 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. SUDDEN EMISSIONS PROBLEM AND PARKING BRAKE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FLASHING AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN SITTING/PARKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY AND SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM TO ACURA WHICH THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR. WHEN DEALER CHECKS PROBLEM IT SHOWS A PROBLEM CODE INDICATING EMISSIONS LEAK BUT AFTER TESTING NOTHING CAN BE FOUND.
Owner-reported narrative. 843 miles reported. Look up ODI 11234786 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11251816 · 2019-08-27 (August 27, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 ACURA TLX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL WIPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE SHAKING STOPPED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON'S PALM BEACH ACURA (6870 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11251816 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11323447 · 2020-05-05 (May 5, 2020)
I STOPPED(STATIONARY) AT A LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO THE FREEWAY. WHILE STATIONARY THE ENGINE WENT INTO AUTOMATIC IDLE STOP TO SAVE GAS AND ONCE THE LIGHT TURN GREEN THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT ALL AND HAD TO CALL AAA. IT WAS GIVING ME ERROR MESSAGES IN REGARDS FUEL PUMP AND BRAKE SYSTEM ETC. IN THE DASH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 11323447 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11363827 · 2020-10-11 (October 11, 2020)
WHEN I BACK OUT OF SOMEWHERE AND SELECT `DRIVE' ON THE TRANSMISSION THERE IS A DELAY OF 2 SECONDS TO 5 SECONDS BEFORE IT ENGAGES IN 'DRIVE' .THAT IS A LONG TIME WHEN A PERSON IS PULLING OUT ON AN ARTERIAL. THE ACCELERATION IWHEN IN 'DRIVE' IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH A SIMILAR HESITATION. FROM THE TIME THE ACCELERATOR HAS BEEN PRESSED IT COULD BE 2 TO 5 SECONDS BEFORE IT BEGINS TO MOVE. IT HAS BEEN TERRIFYING WHEN MERGING ON TO THE FREEWAY OR SIMPLY JUST PULLING OUT ON ANY ROADWAY.THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS SLUGGISH WHEN GOING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE ALS…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11363827 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11222008 · 2019-06-23 (June 23, 2019)
MY CAR STALLED FOR THE SECOND TIME ON JUNE 12, 2019. FIRST TIME WAS MARCH 31, 2019. SINCE I ALREADY GOT THE RECALL NOTICE (NHTSA RECALL 19V-060) BEFORE THE FIRST TIME, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED THE ISSUE BY DOING A SOFTWARE UPDATE. HOWEVER, EVEN AFTER THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, IT STALLED AGAIN ON JUNE 12TH, 2019. IT LOOKS LIKE EITHER A NEW ISSUE OR THEIR SOFTWARE UPDATE DID NOT FIX IT. THERE IS ALSO A POSSIBILITY OF THE UPDATED SOFTWARE HAVING NEW BUGS. IN MY CAR, THE ISSUE COULD BE WITH THE COMPUTER, OR OTHER ELECTRONICS …
Owner-reported narrative. 3,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222008 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11551761 · 2023-10-25 (October 25, 2023)
Car stalls when auto idle stop, have to put back in park to start car
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11551761 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11526850 · 2023-06-13 (June 13, 2023)
Vehicle shut off at busy intersection while stopped at traffic light and unable to restart. Error message keyless remote not detected. First time in Nov 2022 I replaced key fob battery and dealer updated computer from recall. Second time June 2023 dealer unable to replicate issue and replaced key fob battery. Being stuck in a busy intersection is dangerous and scary, especially with my kids in the car and angry drivers around me. To get the car restarted I finally figured out to put it in park, push the stop button, open the car door then pus…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11526850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11558867 · 2023-12-06 (December 6, 2023)
I recently changed the car battery and now notice that occasionally my car rattles a little then automatically shifts to neutral while at a red light, drive thru etc. Additionally, occasionally when parked with engine still running, my rattles a little and car shuts off. When this happens it displays the battery and oil light. I start it back up with no problem. I’ve taken it to the dealership and I’m told nothing is wrong with the car. This makes me feel unsafe while driving.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11558867 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11464775 · 2022-05-16 (May 16, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral causing the vehicle to slow down and stop in traffic. The contact was able to pull over and call a tow truck to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the emissions warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11464775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11292041 · 2019-12-30 (December 30, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET APPROX. 10 MPH AND TURNED INTO A DRIVEWAY. THERE WAS ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED AHEAD. I STOPPED HARD ON MY BRAKES BUT MY CAR DIDN'T STOP AND HIT THE PARKED CAR. AS IT HAPPENED SO QUICKLY, I MUST HAVE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL, CONTINUED TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES BUT ENDED UP ALSO HITTING A BUILDING.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,288 miles reported. Look up ODI 11292041 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11610282 · 2024-08-22 (August 22, 2024)
2019 Acura TLX 28k miles - was slowing pulling into a parking spot in a parking garage downtown San Diego. Suddenly the car had no brakes while pressing the brake pedal to the floor with no resistance from the brakes, the car start revving hard and accelerating very fast. I stopped by hitting a brick barrier. Steering wheel and knee airbags deployed. Fortunately I arrived at work early that day and did not hit anyone or any other cars. Our Insurance company USAA said they can not repair the car. The automatic emergency equipment did not kick in…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11610282 at NHTSA ↗