The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V950000·Announced 2025-07-12

2021–2023 Acura TLX: Fuel Tank Welding Defect May Cause Fire

Acura is recalling 2021–2023 TLX vehicles due to improperly welded fuel tanks that may leak gasoline. A fuel leak near an ignition source poses a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This recall addresses a structural fuel system defect with real fire risk but without manifested harm, meeting the rubric criterion for High severity: 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021, 2022, and 2023 TLX vehicles due to a defect in the fuel tank assembly. The fuel filler neck and fuel tank may have been improperly welded during manufacturing, which can result in a fuel leak.

If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of vehicle fire.

Owners should contact their local Acura dealer to arrange a free replacement of the fuel tank assembly. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 3, 2025. For assistance, owners can call Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline is also available at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2021 ACURA TLX
Brand
ACURA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
  • fuel-leak
  • fire
Affected units
167

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TLX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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