Acura TLX
K20C 2.0L I4 Turbo 256 hp Automatic Front-wheel drive Sedan 2021–2025
Engine K20C 1,500–4,000 $
Turbo evolution of the K20 from Civic Type R. 200-320 hp depending on variant. No systematic issues documented yet. LSD only on Type S — CVT models without LSD are second-best.
Fun Factor? Decent
Turbo base TLX — comfortable and quiet
252 hp turbo four, 10-speed auto. No SH-AWD, no torque vectoring — the quiet TLX for people who don't need BMW comparisons.
Vehicle Weaknesses 1
!! Suspension SH-AWD Transfer Case: Spline Wear
Same issue as MDX YD4 — spline connection in SH-AWD transfer case wears silently. Type S with higher torque especially affected.
1,500–4,000 $ from 50,000 km
NHTSA Owner Complaints
122 complaints · 2021–2025
Top Reported Issues
⚠ Powertrain (53 complaints)
⚠ Electrical (20 complaints)
⚠ Other (16 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04