MODEL
Acura Tlx
NHTSA safety across every Acura Tlx model year we cover.
Across the 7 model years of the Acura Tlx we cover (2019 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 99 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2019 at 89. 23 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Acura TLX is a front-wheel-drive and available all-wheel-drive luxury sport sedan competing in one of the most contested segments in the market. Aimed at buyers who want a premium daily driver with genuine performance credentials, the TLX slots above the entry-luxury crowd and targets drivers who expect both refinement and confidence behind the wheel. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2025 model years.
The Acura TLX puts up a genuinely impressive safety record across our 2019-to-2025 coverage window, and the headline number is hard to ignore: a 99 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index for the 2024 model year, placing it firmly in our Exceptional band. The best crash-test results on file show a perfect 5-star sweep across frontal, side, and rollover categories, which is the kind of performance that earns real confidence rather than just marketing language. That picture is not without complications, however. Across the covered model years, the TLX has accumulated 23 recalls, which is a meaningful number for a luxury sedan and worth tracking carefully before purchase. Shoppers should verify whether any open recalls apply to a specific vehicle using the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Owner complaints across the same period total 251, with 14 alleged crashes, 7 alleged injuries, and 1 alleged fire reported among those filings. These are unverified allegations, but the complaint volume is something a careful buyer should weigh. The TLX is a vehicle that earns its strong safety ratings on the test track. The recall count introduces a layer of due diligence that should not be skipped. For a buyer willing to do that homework, the crash-test performance here is among the best in the luxury sedan segment.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the TLX as a compelling choice in the entry-to-mid luxury sedan space, praising its sporty driving character, well-appointed interior, and strong available all-wheel-drive system. Most consider it a serious alternative to German and Japanese competitors, though some note that the infotainment interface and rear-seat space can feel like trade-offs for the driver-focused experience the car prioritizes.
- The 2024 TLX earned a 99 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, placing it in the Exceptional band and representing the strongest safety performance across our covered model years.
- The TLX has accumulated 23 recalls across the 2019-to-2025 model years. Shoppers should run any specific VIN through the NHTSA recall database to confirm all outstanding recalls have been remedied before purchase.
- Owner complaints on file total 251 across covered years, including 14 alleged crashes and 7 alleged injuries. These are unverified allegations, but the volume is worth factoring into a thorough pre-purchase evaluation.
- When the TLX achieves its best crash-test scores, it earns 5 stars in all three NHTSA categories including frontal, side, and rollover, a full sweep that reflects genuine structural and safety-system capability.
Most-recalled year on record: 2019 Acura Tlx with 6 recalls.