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Acura TLX Type S: which year should you buy?

Across the 2012 to 2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (92/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2021 92 · 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
Unproven

8 complaints · 1 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 1 recalls

202192/100
Buybest year

31 complaints · 1 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

340 complaints · 6 recalls

201264/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2021?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Acura TLX Type S’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 Type S head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Acura TLX Type S 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.