Acura TLX UB4 Problems, Recalls & Lemon Law

warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair

Recall 22V950000 covers defective tires on 2022 TLX that can suffer sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control. If a dealer's tire inspection and replacement did not permanently resolve the issue — or if the owner made repeat service visits before the recall was announced — those attempts may count under Song-Beverly Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2. Tire-related loss-of-control directly impairs the safety of the vehicle and supports a substantial-impairment finding.

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.

airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault

Recall 24V064000 addresses a front passenger seat weight sensor that may crack and cause unintended or absent airbag deployment in a crash — a serious safety defect. Parts for this recall were unavailable for extended periods (6+ months post-notification), forcing owners to restrict front passenger use. Under Song-Beverly, time the vehicle is 'out of service' during a recall remedy backorder may count toward the 30-day cumulative threshold for lemon-law eligibility.

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

fuel smell; fuel leak; reduced fuel range; fuel filler or fuel tank recall

Recall 24V950000 covers a fuel tank assembly with an improperly welded filler neck that can produce a fuel leak — a documented fire-risk defect, the highest severity category. If an owner detected a fuel smell or visible leak before the recall was announced and made warranty visits that failed to identify the root cause, those visits count toward the Song-Beverly repair-attempt tally. A fuel-fire risk defect also supports the statute's alternative single-attempt standard for life-threatening safety defects.

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.

brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light

Recall 25V391000 covers a brake pedal pivot pin that can shift out of position, preventing normal brake application — a direct loss-of-braking-control defect. The recall affects every model year of the 2nd-gen TLX (2021-2025). If a California owner experienced brake pedal abnormalities and made warranty visits before the July 2025 notification, each visit is an attempted repair under Song-Beverly. Brake failure at any speed constitutes substantial impairment to safety and may support a lemon-law buyback claim.

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.

airbag warning light; passenger airbag may not deploy; SRS warning; occupant detection fault

Recall 26V332000 is part of a broader Honda occupant-classification sensor campaign covering 2021 and 2023 TLX models; owner notification is expected July 2026. The defect can cause airbag non-deployment in a crash. Owners whose vehicles have not yet been repaired are currently driving with a live safety defect. Under Song-Beverly, a confirmed active recall that has not been remedied due to scheduling delays or parts availability may support a claim, particularly when combined with other defects on the same vehicle.

Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO

engine stalls while driving; sudden complete power loss at highway speed; car loses acceleration unexpectedly; check engine light; engine dies and will not restart; Type S engine cuts out without warning

A powertrain software recall causing engine stall or sudden power loss at highway speeds is a safety defect under California Song-Beverly. If a dealer's software reprogram fails to permanently resolve the stalling — or if the vehicle stalled before the recall remedy was applied and the owner made multiple warranty visits — those repair attempts count toward the lemon-law substantial-impairment threshold. Type S buyers paid a $15,000+ premium over base; persistent stalling directly impairs the car's core function and substantially impairs its value.

Dealer reprograms FI-ECU software at no charge (Recall 25V031000). Owner notifications mailed March 2025.

loud bang or pop from under the car; all-wheel drive stops working; car drives in front-wheel drive only; no warning lights or codes; sluggish acceleration from a stop; SH-AWD system failure; transfer case failure; transmission spline stripped; PTU failure; AWD not engaging

Silent loss of all-wheel drive is a substantial impairment to use and value for a vehicle marketed and priced specifically on its SH-AWD capability. Under Song-Beverly Cal. Civ. Code §1793.2, if the dealer replaces the PTU or transmission and the failure recurs — or if the dealer refuses repair citing 'no fault codes' — each visit counts as an attempted repair. Three or more attempts, or the vehicle out of service 30+ days, may establish lemon-law eligibility. Owners should document every visit even when the dealer says 'could not duplicate.'

Dealer replacement of PTU/transfer case and/or transmission under powertrain warranty (if within coverage period); out-of-warranty owners have paid $3,000–$8,000 out of pocket. No OEM software fix. No recall issued as of enrichment date. NHTSA petition DP26001 open.

car slams on brakes with no car in front; CMBS activates on empty road; collision warning goes off for no reason; radar obstructed warning in rain; adaptive cruise suddenly decelerates; car brakes hard on highway without warning; AcuraWatch false alarm; emergency brake in traffic

Unintended hard braking at highway speed creates an immediate rear-collision hazard, making this a safety-class defect. Under Song-Beverly, repeated warranty visits for the same CMBS false-activation complaint — even if the dealer cannot replicate — constitute attempted repairs. One documented NHTSA complaint (ODI 11500621) resulted in a rear-end collision caused by the false activation. A California owner who has had two or more CMBS events and dealer visits should document each episode with dates, mileage, and repair order numbers.

Dealer has typically been unable to replicate under dry-weather test conditions; complaints often closed with no repair. Radar sensor cleaning or radar module calibration attempted in some cases. AcuraWatch sensitivity settings can be adjusted but not fully disabled in early 2021-2022 models. No recall or TSB with a permanent fix identified as of Jun 29, 2026.

infotainment screen goes black; screen freezes while reversing; backup camera not working; display randomly shuts off; touchpad unresponsive; screen restarts on its own; AcuraLink not connecting; Apple CarPlay drops connection; crackling noise from speakers; audio cuts out

While infotainment failures alone often do not satisfy the 'substantial impairment to use, value, or safety' threshold independently, a screen that blacks out while reversing creates a real safety hazard and strengthens a Song-Beverly claim when combined with other defects. If a California owner has been in three or more times for infotainment issues without a permanent fix, or the vehicle was out of service cumulatively 30+ days for electrical/infotainment repairs, that pattern may support a lemon-law claim regardless of severity classification.

Dealer software update or head unit reset in some cases; hardware replacement in others. BCM/water-intrusion cases require identifying and sealing the leak plus BCM or PCM replacement. No system-wide software fix confirmed as of Jun 29, 2026.

steering suddenly becomes very heavy; power steering warning light; 'Electric Power Steering Problem' message; steering wheel locks while driving; car hard to steer; steering rack replaced; steering column fluid leak; clicking noise when turning

Complete loss of power steering at highway speed is unambiguously a safety defect. Under Song-Beverly, a single confirmed steering loss that has not been permanently resolved after a reasonable number of repair attempts may be sufficient to support a claim — the statute does not require three attempts when the defect creates a serious hazard. California owners should preserve every repair order documenting the steering complaint and any diagnosis.

Dealer replacement of steering rack-and-pinion assembly (covered under warranty if within coverage period). BCM-cascade cases require electrical diagnosis first. No TSB or recall for EPS failure as of Jun 29, 2026.

Adaptive Damper System Problem warning on dash; ADS error message on MID; cannot change suspension mode; sport/comfort mode switch not working; suspension warning light; rear suspension ADS fault codes C1646 C1647

An adaptive suspension system that repeatedly fails and cannot be repaired after multiple dealer visits qualifies as a warranty defect substantially impairing use and value for a buyer who paid for premium adaptive ride features. The existence of a Honda field investigation bulletin (TSB BTI&12022024902) confirms manufacturer awareness under Song-Beverly — awareness is a factor courts consider in evaluating willfulness for civil penalty purposes.

Dealer inspection of rear ADS wiring harness; replacement of corroded harness segments. Software/sensor replacement per manufacturer guidance. Covered under new-vehicle warranty if within 4 years/50,000 miles basic warranty.