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Acura TLX Safety
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 2024 Acura TLX achieved a perfect 5-star sweep in NHTSA's frontal, side, and rollover crash-test categories. This exceptional performance underpins its 99 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index score, placing it in our Exceptional band. However, the model's safety profile requires closer examination due to other factors. Across its 2019 to 2025 model years, the TLX has accumulated 23 recalls. This figure is significant for a luxury sedan, and potential owners should use the NHTSA VIN lookup tool to check for any open recalls on a specific vehicle. Owner complaints for the same period total 251. These complaints include 14 alleged crashes, 7 alleged injuries, and 1 alleged fire. While these are unverified allegations, their volume warrants consideration. The TLX demonstrates outstanding passive safety in federal crash tests, but its recall record necessitates thorough buyer diligence. For those who perform this research, the crash-test results are a strong point for the luxury sedan.
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.