NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Acura TLX Type S Safety Record
The 2023 Acura TLX Type S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Acura TLX Type S has not undergone federal crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, no star ratings or Safety Index score are available for this model year. The available data shows one recall for the vehicle's fuel injection system. Six unverified owner complaints are also on file. The absence of crash-test results from the federal program indicates only that testing was not performed; it does not reflect on potential performance.
The 2023 Acura TLX Type S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall targeting the fuel injection system, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Acura TLX Type S?
The 2023 Acura TLX Type S registers a low volume of recall campaigns and owner-filed complaints, placing it in the Light burden band for these federal safety indicators. A single recall addresses the fuel injection system, part of a broader American Honda campaign. Six unverified owner complaints have been filed, with a notable concentration on the powertrain. These complaints are allegations and not defect confirmations, but their clustering suggests an area for continued monitoring. No adjacent model years provide comparative crash-test data for the TLX Type S.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Acura TLX Type S have any recalls?
The 2023 Acura TLX Type S carries one recall, issued by American Honda Motor Co. and targeting the fuel system, specifically the gasoline fuel injection system. The recall covers a broad range of model years across multiple Acura and Honda nameplates, and the 2021 through 2025 TLX Type S is included. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for this campaign based on the data in our record, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM25V031000
Risk: An engine stall or loss of power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Reported 2025-01-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Acura TLX Type S?
Six owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA against the 2023 Acura TLX Type S. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts. The most frequently alleged component is the power train, which appears in five of the six reports. One report names the wheels, and two fall under the unknown or other category. The complaint record shows zero alleged crashes, zero alleged fires, zero alleged injuries, and zero alleged deaths.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Acura TLX Type S?
The 2023 Acura TLX Type S has been issued a recall for its fuel injection system. This is a critical item for any prospective buyer, who should verify the recall's resolution via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool before purchase. Unremedied recalls transfer with the vehicle to new ownership.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2023 Acura TLX Type S, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year, and the absence of a score is not a positive or negative safety signal.
- The one recall on record for this model year is a fuel system campaign issued by American Honda covering the gasoline fuel injection system across multiple Acura and Honda nameplates, including the 2021 through 2025 TLX Type S.
- Five of the six unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year allege issues with the power train, making it the single most reported component category in the 2023 complaint record.
- The 2023 TLX Type S falls in the Light burden band, which reflects a low volume of recalls and complaints in NHTSA's system and is not a crash-safety rating or a substitute for a tested vehicle's Safety Index.
FAQ2023 Acura TLX Type S safety questions
Was the 2023 Acura TLX Type S crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Acura TLX Type S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Acura TLX Type S. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Acura TLX Type S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Acura TLX Type S. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura TLX Type S 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.