NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Acura TLX Safety Ratings
The 2022 Acura TLX scores 97 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 22 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Acura TLX achieved perfect five-star ratings in every NHTSA crash-test category. This strong performance, combined with its standard crash-avoidance technology, contributes to an Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 97 out of 100. Buyers should be aware of three active recall campaigns.
The 2022 Acura TLX received a NHTSA Safety Index of 97/100 and a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Acura TLX ranks 11 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 97 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 22 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 11 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Acura TLX?
The 2022 Acura TLX achieves a rare perfect five-star sweep in NHTSA crash testing, across overall, frontal, side, and rollover categories. This strong performance, alongside a 9 percent rollover risk and a clean dynamic tip result, contributes to an overall Safety Index of 97/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. Crash protection and avoidance technology sub-scores both reached their maximums of 70/70 and 10/10. The three-point gain over the 2021 model's 94/100 reflects an improvement in the defect record sub-score, which now stands at 17/20. This sub-score, while improved, is the sole factor preventing a perfect 100 on the Safety Index, directly attributable to the three recall campaigns active for this model year. Owners should note a specific tire integrity recall unique to the 2022 model, in addition to a broader brake pedal linkage recall affecting the TLX lineup. The 22 unverified owner complaints contain no reported injuries or fatalities.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Acura TLX perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Acura TLX achieved the highest possible federal safety rating. This perfect score was consistently reflected across all individual crash tests: frontal impact, side impact, and the rollover assessment. The agency's dynamic tip test recorded no tip for the TLX, complementing its low 9 percent rollover risk. Every safety dimension evaluated by NHTSA for this model year received the maximum star rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16488
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Acura TLX have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover this model year. One addresses tires that may have sustained cuts and tears during sorting, specific to 2022 TLX vehicles. A second covers a fuel filler neck and fuel tank that may have been improperly welded on 2021-2023 TLX vehicles. A third targets brake pedal and linkage components across a broader 2021-2025 TLX population. No do-not-drive or park-outside directive is noted in the provided data, but buyers should verify remedy status by VIN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES25V391000
Risk: A brake pedal that shifts out of position can prevent the driver from applying the brakes as intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are FLX and XLY.
Reported 2025-06-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY24V950000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is JKX.
Reported 2024-12-19
TIRES:BEAD22V950000
Risk: Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is GCW.
Reported 2022-12-22
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Acura TLX?
Twenty-two unverified owner allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among them. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Power Train (7 reports), Steering (5), and Suspension, Service Brakes, and Electrical System (3 each). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
22 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Acura TLX?
Three separate recall campaigns have been issued for the 2022 Acura TLX, covering issues with tires, fuel tank welding, and brake pedal linkage. Prospective owners should verify, via VIN check through NHTSA's recall lookup tool, that all applicable recall remedies have been completed on any specific vehicle before purchase. It is advisable to obtain written confirmation of these repairs from the selling party.
- The 2022 model year is the only TLX year covered by the tire bead recall, which flagged cuts and tears potentially sustained during the sorting process at the manufacturer level.
- The Safety Index rose three points from 94/100 in 2021 to 97/100 in 2022, driven by improvements in the defect record sub-score, though that sub-score at 17/20 still reflects the three active recall campaigns.
- NHTSA recorded a perfect five-star result in every crash-test category for this model year, including a 9 percent rollover risk and a no-tip result in the dynamic tip test.
- The brake pedal linkage recall covers a wide 2021-2025 TLX population, meaning a used 2022 example is included and the remedy status must be confirmed by VIN before any purchase decision.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Acura TLX places
The 2022 Acura TLX qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Acura TLX safety questions
Was the 2022 Acura TLX crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Acura TLX, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 97 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Acura TLX crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Acura TLX earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Acura TLX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Acura TLX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Acura TLX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 22 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Acura TLX. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16488), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura TLX 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 11 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- 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.