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Acura TLX: which year should you buy?

Across the 2015 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2022 90 · 2017 86 · 2016 81 · 2015 71

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202564/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 1 recalls

202464/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 1 recalls

202364/100
Caution

12 complaints · 3 recalls

202290/100
Buybest year

23 complaints · 3 recalls

202164/100
Caution

63 complaints · 4 recalls

202064/100
Caution

61 complaints · 5 recalls

201964/100
Caution

90 complaints · 6 recalls

201864/100
Caution

93 complaints · 4 recalls

201786/100
Buy

68 complaints · 3 recalls

201681/100
Buy

108 complaints · 3 recalls

201571/100
Buy

339 complaints · 6 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2022?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 Acura TLX’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2025 Acura TLX head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Acura TLX as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.