Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 60 complaints for the 2020 Acura TLX, a moderate safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V7510002023-13-11

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 60 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2020 Acura TLX. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine8

02Fuel System, Gasoline7

03Power Train5

04Engine And Engine Cooling,fuel System, Gasoline4

05Engine And Engine Cooling3

60 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Acura TLX Fuel Economy

23–27mpg combined

20-23city

29-33hwy

$2,150-$2,500/yr

The 2020 Acura TLX delivers 23 to 27 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

TLX FWD - Automatic (AM-S8)

27mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

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

TLX FWD A-SPEC - Automatic (AM-S8)

26mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr5/10 Average

TLX FWD - Automatic (S9)

24mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city31 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

TLX AWD - Automatic (S9)

23mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

20 city29 hwy~$2,500/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 2020 Acura TLX

36States

23%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 8%, with options spread across 36 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2020.

2020 Acura TLX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Acura TLX a good car to buy?

The 2020 Acura TLX has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Acura TLX?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Acura TLX. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Acura TLX?

Depending on configuration, the 2020 Acura TLX delivers 23–27 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2020 Acura TLX?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2020 Acura TLX, based on 60 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.