Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Acura TLX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Acura TLX has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 63 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V332000 Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V064000 Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V751000 Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V215000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 12 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 63 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 63 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,200–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Acura TLX presents significant issues primarily with the engine and fuel system, corroborated by multiple recalls and owner complaints. Engine-related recalls are critical, affecting reliability and potential repair costs. Fuel system recalls further complicate ownership. While not catastrophic, these concerns elevate maintenance and repair risks.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 40,000–70,000 miles | $2,500–$6,000 | common |
| Fuel system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$750 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Cabin and air filter replacements
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Frequent stalling
- Persistent engine warning light
- Irregular fuel consumption
- Malfunctioning airbags
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Acura TLX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.