Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Acura TLX Type S, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train29
- Engine4
- Electrical system2
- Suspension1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 11.0–11.2 L/100 km (about 21 mpg US), CO₂ 256–261 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLX Type S · Compact · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.4 | 11.0 |
| TLX Type S (Performance Tire) · Compact · Premium gasoline | 12.3 | 9.8 | 11.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
25V031000 · Electrical system23 Jan 2025 · 294,612 vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Acura told its dealers about the 2021 Acura TLX Type S: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011797 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVs and 2021-2025 TLX Type Ss 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. |
| 11010681 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVs and 2021-2025 TLX Type Ss 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. |
| 11010123 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVs and 2021-2025 TLX Type Ss 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. |
| 11009195 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVs and 2021-2025 TLX Type Ss 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. |
| 11008046 | 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. |
| 11007893 | 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. |
| 11007651 | 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. |
| 11006809 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADVs and 2021-2025 TLX Type Ss 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. |
| 10241886 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type Ss with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10240773 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type Ss with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10240339 | Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type Ss with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10237954 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10237812 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10237031 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10236083 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10235123 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10233680 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10233211 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. |
| 10232956 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. 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. Qualifiers AHM is interested ONLY if the vehicle meets the following requirements: 1. Must be a Type S vehicle. 2. Must be able to duplicate the front brake noise. 3. Vehicle has not been involved in a collision. |
| 10230598 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur while turning. 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. |
| 10229695 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur while turning. 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. |
| 10228202 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur while turning. 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. |
| 10227238 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur while turning. 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. |
| 10226111 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur while turning. 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. |
| 10225482 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur while turning. 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. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
DP26001 · Power train:automatic transmissionopened 6 Mar 2026 · closed 4 Aug 2026
All wheel drive allegation
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation