NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Acura TLX Safety Ratings
The 2024 Acura TLX scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Acura TLX presents a strong federal safety profile by every measurable NHTSA metric, earning a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 and placing it in the Exceptional band. Its crash protection earned a perfect score. Avoidance technology likewise received full marks. Furthermore, only one recall is on record for this model year.
The 2024 Acura TLX received a NHTSA Safety Index of 99/100 and a 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating based on federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Acura TLX ranks 9 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 99 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9% |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 9 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Acura TLX?
The 2024 Acura TLX distinguishes itself from its predecessor by pushing the NHTSA Safety Index to 99/100, a two-point gain over the 2023 model's already strong 97/100, both sitting in the Exceptional band. That movement is driven by a perfect 70/70 in crash protection and a perfect 10/10 in avoidance technology, leaving only a single point off the defect record component, which scores 19/20 against the backdrop of one active recall. The recall itself targets hydraulic brake pedals and linkages across a broad span of Honda and Acura products, so its presence here is a shared-platform event rather than a TLX-specific engineering failure. The crash-test picture is unambiguous: NHTSA's NCAP program returned 5 stars across every tested dimension, including a 9% rollover risk and a No Tip result on the dynamic test. Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all come standard, earning the model its full avoidance-technology credit. The five owner complaints on file are unverified allegations and involve no reported crashes, fires, or injuries, making the complaint footprint notably thin for a model in its second year on the used market.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Acura TLX perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD achieved a perfect 5-star rating in every NHTSA crash-test category. This includes 5 out of 5 stars for frontal impact, side impact, and rollover protection. Its rollover risk is assessed at 9%, with the dynamic tip test yielding a No Tip result. All rating categories were fully scored, with no weak results.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19989
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Acura TLX have any recalls?
The 2024 Acura TLX carries one recall campaign. It covers service brakes, specifically the hydraulic pedals and linkages, and was issued by American Honda Motor Co. across certain 2021 to 2025 Acura TLX units alongside other models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the available data, but owners 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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Acura TLX?
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints for the 2024 Acura TLX. Unverified allegations cluster around the Power Train and Electrical System, each drawing 2 reported concerns, with additional single allegations touching the Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System, and Wheels. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in these reports.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Acura TLX?
The 2024 Acura TLX carries a critical safety advisory due to an open recall concerning its brake system. This recall, which affects multiple model years, necessitates a VIN lookup via NHTSA's recall tool for any prospective buyer. Verification of completed recall remedies should be confirmed in writing prior to purchase.
- The 2024 model year gained two Safety Index points over the 2023 TLX, reaching 99/100 in the Exceptional band, a measurable year-over-year improvement grounded in perfect crash-protection and avoidance-tech scores.
- One recall is active for this model year, addressing hydraulic brake pedals and linkages under a broad American Honda Motor Co. campaign that also covers certain 2023 to 2025 Acura MDX and Honda Pilot vehicles.
- NHTSA NCAP awarded the 2024 TLX 4 DR AWD a 5-star rating in every tested category, frontal, side, and rollover, with a rollover risk of 9% and a No Tip dynamic result.
- Only 5 unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year, with zero alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, making the complaint volume exceptionally low relative to the vehicle's time in the market.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Acura TLX places
The 2024 Acura TLX qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Acura TLX safety questions
Was the 2024 Acura TLX crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Acura TLX, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 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 2024 Acura TLX crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Acura TLX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Acura TLX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Acura TLX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 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.
Other TLX years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19989), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura TLX 2024.
- 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 9 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- 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.