2022 Acura TLX Type S

9 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

1. Filed Apr 6, 2026Failure Apr 4, 2026khmelnytskyi, VAFuel/propulsion system, Steering

   Subject: Vehicle Data Submission for Investigation DP26001 To the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), ​I am submitting maintenance data for my Acura TLX Type S (VIN: [ВСТАВ ТУТ VIN]) to assist with the ongoing DP26001 investigation regarding the AWD Transfer Case (PTO) splines. The vehicle is a US-specification model currently operated in [XXX] . ​Maintenance Facts: ​At 29,000 km (18,000 miles): PTO fluid was changed. Metallic debris was observed in the fluid. ​At 43,000 km (26,700 miles): PTO fluid was changed again. Silver metallic shavings and "glitter" were clearly present. A magnetic drain plug was installed during this service to capture further debris. ​Symptoms: The vehicle experiences harsh downshifts and mechanical clunking at low speeds in traffic. ​I am providing this to ensure the failure rate is accurately tracked globally. Please add this VIN and data to the DP26001 file. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

   NHTSA complaint 11729471
2. Filed Mar 31, 2026Failure Dec 10, 2025Fort Benning, GAPower train

   Rapid loss of oil from the transfer case, Oil was everywhere. Now I have vibration, wooing sound and hard down shifts from a failing transfer case.. The dealership refuse to replace it because they cleaned the area and it did not leak oil again. Probably, because there's no more oil left in it to leak.This is unacceptable.

   NHTSA complaint 11728394
3. Filed Mar 9, 2026Failure Jan 30, 2026Brooklyn, NYPower train

   My Acura was not sending power to the rear wheels. The car was driving as if it was front wheel drive only. I feel that the safety of not knowing your vehicle is not acting as they all-wheel-drive vehicle when it’s supposed to an impact safety because the vehicle would not be able to handle as it was intended to. After inspection from the Mechanic shop, the failure was deemed to be the internal lines of the transmission that would connect with the transfer case were stripped. Because of that, there was no power being sensor to the transfer case that will then send power to the rear differential to the rear wheels. There were no warning lights that show that the car is not sending power to the back wheel wheels. The situation that happened at realize that this problem has occurred, was when the front of my vehicle was stuck in snow and the car was unable to get out even when the back wheels were on solid floor.

   NHTSA complaint 11723118
4. Filed Mar 7, 2026Failure Mar 7, 2026Jacksonville, FLPower train

   Complete loss of AWD. Car is now only FWD with NO WARNING. Loud thud (transfer case splines being stripped) and then immediate loss of AWD.

   NHTSA complaint 11722739
5. Filed Oct 13, 2025Failure Oct 10, 2025Brooklyn Park, MNPower train

   Transmission and transfer case failed. Traction control light flashes when accelerating.

   NHTSA complaint 11693166
6. Filed Jun 15, 2025Failure Jun 4, 2025philadelphia, PAPower train

   The component that failed or malfunctioned was the transmission and transfer case on my 2022 Acura TLX type S at 45K miles. I was driving the car on the street and the car was shaking and stuttering violently and at certain points it would not move requiring a tow. The problem was confirmed by the dealership to be the transmission. And inspected by the manufacturer (Acura) there were no warning, lights, messages or other symptoms prior to failure. They started appearing around 45,000 miles.

   NHTSA complaint 11667007
7. Filed Jun 12, 2025Failure Jun 11, 2025Pawtucket, RIPower train

   Blown transfer case

   NHTSA complaint 11666444
8. Filed Feb 14, 2025Failure Jan 21, 2025East Islip, NYPower train

   Went to accelerate and heard LOUD bang. Transfer case shaft snapped internally into transmission. Transfer case AND transmission assembly both replaced under warranty. Will happen again in another 40-50k miles.

   NHTSA complaint 11642839
9. Filed Feb 4, 2025Failure Jan 25, 2025Cooper City, FLPower train

   The vehicles AWD system has prematurely failed as confirmed by the car dealership Acura of Pembroke Pines that I have taken it to. The lack of traction to the rear wheels causes excessive torque steering and constant engaging of the VSA system if the road is even remotely wet and the vehicle is under anything more than mid level acceleration. There are several Acura TLX Type-S trim vehicles that are being reported to have this common issue and Acura / Honda is keeping this quiet and replacing the prematurely failing transmission and transfer cases with what I fear are the same faulty parts instead of properly developing a revised updated part that will properly correct the issue. An AWD system is meant to give the driver confidence on the road and premature failure under slippery road conditions be it rain or snow is putting peoples lives in jeopardy.

   NHTSA complaint 11640757