NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Acura TLX Safety Ratings
The 2025 Acura TLX scores 99 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 1 recall, and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Acura TLX secured top marks in every NHTSA crash-test category, a distinction few vehicles achieve. This comprehensive top-tier performance contributes to an overall NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, marking it as Exceptional. Further bolstering its federal safety profile is a record of only one recall, indicating a highly stable manufacturing and design year.
The 2025 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 99 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Acura TLX ranks 12 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
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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 | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 12 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Acura TLX?
The 2025 Acura TLX achieved a Safety Index of 99 out of 100, mirroring the 2024 model year's score. This continuity is built upon perfect scores in crash protection, at 70 out of 70, and avoidance technology, at 10 out of 10. Its defect record score of 19 out of 20 reflects a single active recall: a brake hydraulic pedals and linkages campaign affecting multiple Acura and Honda models. For the 2025 TLX, this recall was issued mid-year, meaning some units in circulation may still require remedy. The model year has generated three owner complaints, none alleging physical harm. On its published ratings, the 2025 Acura TLX earned a swept five-star result from NHTSA, complemented by standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Acura TLX perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD achieved a perfect five-star rating in every evaluated category by NHTSA: overall, frontal crash, side crash, and rollover. This model year demonstrated a rollover risk of 9 percent, with a dynamic tip result of "No Tip." No weak or unrated categories were identified in its crash test cycle.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20099
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Acura TLX have any recalls?
The 2025 Acura TLX carries one recall campaign covering service brakes, specifically hydraulic pedals and linkages. American Honda Motor Co. issued this campaign across certain 2021 through 2025 Acura TLX units alongside other Honda and Acura models. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears 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 2025 Acura TLX?
Three unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for this model year. The top components named in these unverified allegations are the Electrical System with two reports, Steering with one, and Engine with one. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in the filed complaints.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Acura TLX?
A notable brake hydraulic recall affects the 2025 Acura TLX. While an open recall on a single-year-old vehicle is not uncommon, prospective owners should confirm the remedy's completion by checking the VIN with NHTSA's recall lookup tool.
- The 2025 model year carries one active NHTSA recall targeting brake hydraulic pedals and linkages, a campaign that also covers select 2021 through 2024 TLX units and other American Honda vehicles.
- NHTSA awarded the 2025 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD five stars in every tested category, including a 9 percent rollover risk and a No Tip result on the dynamic tip test.
- The Safety Index of 99 out of 100 is unchanged from the 2024 model year, with the sole deduction coming from the defect record component, which scored 19 out of 20 due to the single recall campaign.
- Only three unverified consumer complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with Electrical System accounting for two of those allegations and none reporting crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Acura TLX places
The 2025 Acura TLX qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Acura TLX safety questions
Was the 2025 Acura TLX crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 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 2025 Acura TLX crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Acura TLX have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Acura TLX. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Acura TLX?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20099), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Acura TLX 2025.
- 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 12 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- 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.