The 2018 Acura TLX's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 90 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V0600002019-29-01

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Acura TLX has accumulated 90 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine14

02Engine And Engine Cooling10

03Fuel/propulsion System7

04Unknown Or Other6

05Power Train5

90 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura TLX Fuel Economy

23–27mpg combined

20-23city

29-33hwy

$2,150-$2,500/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2018 Acura TLX ranges from 23 to 27 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

TLX FWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

27mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city33 hwy~$2,150/yr6/10 Average

TLX AWD - Automatic (S9)

24mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

21 city30 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

TLX FWD - Automatic (S9)

24mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

TLX AWD A-SPEC - Automatic (S9)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

TLX FWD A-SPEC - Automatic (S9)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Acura TLX

36States

23%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 8% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

1228%

PAPennsylvania

1158%

FLFlorida

1147%

DCWashington DC

1137%

NYNew York

1067%

MDMaryland

996%

NJNew Jersey

936%

DEDelaware

876%

CACalifornia

715%

ILIllinois

634%

GAGeorgia

493%

MOMissouri

413%

NCNorth Carolina

413%

UTUtah

342%

OHOhio

262%

AZ24

NHNew Hampshire

242%

MN22

IN21

TN21

MA20

NV19

CT19

VA17

WA16

CO16

MI15

RI13

NM10

WI10

LA10

OK10

ID9

OR9

KS9

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

Buying a 2018 Acura TLX?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2018 Acura TLX a good car to buy?

The 2018 Acura TLX has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report engine as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Acura TLX?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2018 Acura TLX. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Acura TLX?

You'll get between 23 and 27 MPG combined from the 2018 Acura TLX, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2018 Acura TLX?

Out of 90 owner complaints, engine issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.