Tl* the contact owns a 2012 acura tlx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (norris acura west, located at 8559 baltimore national pike ellicott city, md 21043 410-461-7000) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Acura TLX Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Acura TLX with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical TLX year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Acura TLX problems
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No recalls for the 2012 Acura TLX
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Acura TLX. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2012 Acura TLX
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Acura TLX: every year compared
All TLX years2012 Acura TLX vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Acura TLX | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 589 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 235 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Lincoln MKZ | 146 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 121 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Audi A6 | 60 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Audi A4 | 26 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 3 Series | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 0 | 7 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Acura TLX
Does the 2012 Acura TLX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Acura TLX right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Acura TLX?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 Acura TLX had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 1, 2017 and the latest on September 1, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Acura TLX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Acura TLX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Acura TLX years have the most complaints?
2015 (344), 2016 (111), 2018 (98). See every Acura TLX year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Acura TLX has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data