2012 Acura TLX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

1 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2012 Acura TLX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

1Complaints
0/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2012 sits among all TLX years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Airbags 1 complaints (100%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2012 Acura TLX.

Technical service bulletins

3 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on airbags and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2012 Acura TLX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2012 TLX TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2012 Acura TLX reliable?

The 2012 Acura TLX drew 1 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2015).

Does the 2012 Acura TLX have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2012 Acura TLX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

All TLX years 2015 TLX →
Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.