The 2016 Acura TLX was offered with two engines, the 2.4L I4 and the 3.5L V6, across two trims. This factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact year, so the specifications and sequences are correct for your engine and trim.
Engines
- 2.4L I4 — 2356cc (144 cu in), DOHC, naturally aspirated, gas
- 3.5L V6 — 3471cc (212 cu in), SOHC, naturally aspirated, gas
Trims
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- SH-AWD Sedan 4-Door
Known issues on the 2016 TLX. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. Recall 23V858000 covers the gasoline fuel system fuel pump: fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall 23V751000 covers internal engine hard parts: a damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire or crash. Owners have filed 157 complaints for this model year, and 108 technical service bulletins have been issued for it.
From a routine service interval to a fuel-delivery diagnosis or an internal engine teardown, it keeps you on the factory procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2016 TLX.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early Apr
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Dealer Message - Acura is also implementing an additional (1) twenty-four (24) month period for 2015 model year Acura TLX vehicles, commencing at the expiration of the 10-year warranty extension period for each vehicle, and (2) eighteen (18
Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately res
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set due to water intrusion into the electric oil pump motor connector area corrodes the terminals.
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this is
Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, pr
"Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In a
Showing the 8 most recent of 248 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
While braking and attempting a left turn at an intersection, my vehicle completely shut down with no braking or steering control. Fortunately there were no damages and the vehicle started up again and I was able to clear the intersection. I took the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repair. They indicated that this was a known issue and they were familiar with it. They installed a battery sensor and did brake work as they said there was air in the system. I paid for the repair and approximatel
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA TLX. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE DROVE OVER A CONCRETE CURB BARRIER AND WAS STOPPED BY BUSHES. THE CRASH DID NOT CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A LOWER BACK SPRAIN INJURY ON THE LEFT SIDE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT D
Due to the deployment of the airbags, I sustained fractured sternum, right foot and left hand. Had surgery on left hand to repair fractured fingers. Laceration on right leg.
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V060000(Fuel System, Other) which the contact linked to the vehicle failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was made for service. Before the vehicle was serviced, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while making a left turn; as a result, another vehicle into the re
Engine light would come on if I drove 65 MPH check engine emission system problem I would try drive press on gas peddle & car would slow down I almost got rear ended by 18 wheeler semi truck
ON MY 2016 ACURA TLX I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT PLASTIC TRIM THAT BREAKS EVERY OTHER YEAR AND FOR MULTIPLE OTHER OWNERS IT HAPPENS EVERY 9 MONTHS. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WHEN YOU WANT TO ADJUST THE SEAT YOU CAN PUT YOUR FINGERS IN THE WHOLE AND CUT YOUR FINGERS. I AM OUTRAGED WHY NO RECALL IS DONE BY THIS POINT WHERE MULTIPLE OWNERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM STARTING 2015 UNTILL 2019 FROM WHAT I SEE ON MULTIPLE FORUMS AND I HAVE THE LINK TO ALL THOSE FORUMS IF NEEDED. I WENT TO ACURA DEALERSHIP AND
THE HEADREST IS CRIPPLING. I AM 5 FOOT 5 INCHES WITH GREAT POSTURE. WHEN I SIT IN THE SEAT, THE HEADREST PITCHES MY HEAD FORWARD AND HURTS. THE LONGER THE DRIVE THE WORSE IT HURTS. 2 CHIROPRACTORS SAY IT IS MECHANICALLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE HUMAN BODY TO SIT THIS WAY. THIS SITE HAS A GREAT DESCRIPTION: HTTP://WWW.YOGABACK.COM/NEW-CAR-HEADRESTS-DESIGNED-TOO-FAR-FORWARD.HTML THIS SITE HAS GREAT PICTURES: HTTP://THEMALLEABLEMOM.COM/2014/06/16/CAR-SEAT-POSITION-CAUSING-YOU-PAIN/ YOU REALLY N
ON OR AROUND THE END OF MARCH OR FIRST OF APRIL 2018, I PURCHASED A ACURATLX 2016. IT WAS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL, BUT, HE HAD A CERTIFICATE OF 100% APPROVAL THAT EVERYTHING WAS PROPERLY WORKING FROM JERRY DAMSON ACURA DEALERSHIP IN HUNTSVILLE, AL. I TEST DROVE THE CAR AND FELL IN LOVE WITH IT. I PAID CASH FOR THE CAR, AND RECIEVED THE TITLE FROM HIM. MY MOTHER AND 4YR. OLD DAUGHTER WAS WITH ME. I PUT HER CAR SEAT IN THE BACK AND MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE ON OUR WAY HOME (APPROX.90 MILES) BUT, WE
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal clicking sound was coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the connecting rod bearing was defective. The contact was instructed to no longer drive the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine
UNUSUAL NOISE FROM ENGINE WHEN IDLE, WHICH INCREASES GRADUALLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA TLX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE BACK OVER PREVENTION CAMERA FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS MOISTURE INSIDE THE LENS, CAUSING THE IMAGE TO BE BLURRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAMERA SEAL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 12 OR SO TIMES. I DIDN'T KEEP TRACK UNTIL IT WAS OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE. I HAVE RECORDED IT ON VIDEO ABOUT HALF DOZEN TIMES AND PROVIDED THIS TO ACURA. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO A SPEED I TOUCH THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I THEN PRESS THE RESUME BUTTON TO RETURN TO CRUISE CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT COME BACK ON, BUT THE INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHES (AS IF IT WERE COMING BACK ON) AND STAYS OFF. I
Unknown: EBS comes on as well as the break system problem lights and many more. Vehicle loses power and goes into limp mode. As of now it wont shift from PArking
The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX. The contact stated while starting at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repa
Showing the 15 most serious of 110 complaints filed with NHTSA.
