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2018 Acura TLX electrical system problems

The 2018 Acura TLX has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

21

Electrical System complaints

14%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

TLX electrical system complaints by model year78 complaints2015: 78 complaints2016: 28 complaints2017: 11 complaints2018: 21 complaints2019: 12 complaints2020: 9 complaints2021: 10 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 2 complaints2024: 2 complaints2025: 2 complaints
TLX electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights started flickering. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the amps in the battery was low. The manufacturer was made aware of the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 11, 2023

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2018 Acura TLX have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2018 Acura TLX electrical system — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.