2022 Acura TLX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
38,223 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 24 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 29.2% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 8.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
Power Train: 9; Electrical System: 4; Steering: 4; Service Brakes: 3; Suspension: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Engine: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 22 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 10 |
2022: 1; 2023: 5; 2024: 2; 2025: 6; 2026: 10
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 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 11611317 · 2024-08-28 (August 28, 2024)
Transmission jerks at low speeds, Car jerks when it is downshifting. The car only has 14,000 miles. Dealership refusing to do any work due to car not having any codes. The car feels like it is having a misfire.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11611317 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11714721 · 2026-01-31 (January 31, 2026)
While accelerating from 0 to 40 miles per hour, I experienced a loud bang come from the car. Turns out the splines were stripped between my transmission and transfer case. This was due to the drive shaft spinning while in park mode, as well as an opening between the transmission and transfer case that was spooling. My powertrain system was severely compromised; who knows what could've happened if I had kept driving the car in this condition? Something was waiting to inevitably fail beyond what had happened. Thankfully, this happened on an empty…
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Owner report 11517929 · 2023-04-19 (April 19, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Acura TLX. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact made a right turn, depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle came to a stop with the electric power steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Road Departure Mitigation, Cruise Control, Hill Ascend Assist, and VSA warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 3,600.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11517929 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11559236 · 2023-12-08 (December 8, 2023)
My vehicle is a 2022 Acura TLX A-Spec with 20,000 miles on it. I bought it certified from an Acura dealer October of 2022 at 7,600 miles. I started to have an issue with the driving experience recently. I took it in to my closet dealer and they stated that the problem was the rotors being warped from driving and braking then that I would have to pay for the replacement rotors and brakes, but it’s impossible and the mileage shows. This is an manufacturer issue that has affected many owners and hasn’t been resolved.
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Owner report 11616796 · 2024-09-27 (September 27, 2024)
All the dashboard lights began blinking on the dashboard while I was driving about 30mph. The steering wheel began to get stif. I pulled over immediately and the steering wheel locked completely. I turned the car off and back after about 10 min and I was able to drive home. Luckily I was only 5 minutes away. I took it to the Acura dealer and after it was inspected they said it had to do with the steering however nothing was replaced or fixed. They advised me to let them know if it happens again. This is the first time it occurs however I’m afra…
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Owner report 11473300 · 2022-07-11 (July 11, 2022)
I’m Owner of a Acura model: TXL Year:2022, VIN: [XXX] I send my car after 7 days of purchase to the dealer because the car wasn’t started and all the dash light start blinking. Dealer said that this was not warranty cover because I tint the windshield and this create some humidity on the connector that go to the MICU. I need that you please start looking this issue because in a lot of forums another people start getting the same electrical issue even without tint the windshield. My car was only 130 miles when go the dealers, and per my underst…
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Owner report 11749059 · 2026-07-08 (July 8, 2026)
We have a 2022 Acura TLX Type S and it has started to show an errors - Adaptive Damper System Problem. From what I can gather from reviewing articles on the Internet is that this problem is caused because of poor wiring design by Honda / Acura, which is causing speed sensors electronics to erode. There are also articles that Honda /Acura is aware of this problem and is currently gathering data. Our concern is that in Michigan, if you have these problems, specially during winter when the roads are icy - if your drive type is stuck in the wrong …
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