2022 Acura TLX Type S: common problems
The maker issued 38 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 38
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Parking brake. Electric parking brake, codes, calipers.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To better…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System Problem” (ADS) error message on the MID (Multi Information Display). To…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type Sâs with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better understand the cause of this…
- Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type Sâs with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better understand the cause of this…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX Type S's with a client complaint of a front brake noise while turning. The noise can be described as a low frequency groan noise. To better understand the cause of this…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S with a client complaint of a front brake noise. The noise can be described as a squeal/moan/groan/rubbing noise. The noise can also occur while turning. To better…
- "Customer letter - Your vehicle may be equipped with an improperly functioning on-board emission-related…
"Customer letter - Your vehicle may be equipped with an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system that violates California and Federal standards and regulations."
- Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for…
Dealer Message - Today, February 18, 2022, Acura is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2021-2022 TLX Type S units for a software defect that may prevent the MIL from turning off and DTC P2402 from…
- Service Bulletin - Due to PGM-FI software errors, vehicles that experience an evaporative leak check…
Service Bulletin - Due to PGM-FI software errors, vehicles that experience an evaporative leak check module (ELCM) circuit failure may not be able to turn off the MIL and clear DTC P2402, even if repaired. Some 2021…
- Job Aid - This job aid contains information on the MOST Bus Network and troubleshooting information for…
NHTSA lists 38 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Acura TLX Type S?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 38 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Acura TLX Type S?
NHTSA lists 38 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Acura TLX Type S from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.