NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Acura Tlx Type S
The 2021 Acura Tlx Type S has 1 NHTSA recall and 29 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Acura dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2021 Acura Tlx Type S. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
NHTSA #25V031000Reported January 23, 2025 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Free manufacturer remedy
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are EL1 and AL0.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.