2017 Acura TLX V6 FWD
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- Photo: 2018 Acura TLX SH-AWD, Front Left, 09-06-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Acura TLX A-Spec in Performance Red Pearl, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA TLX FIRST GENERATION China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Acura TLX A-Spec, rear 2.28.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Acura TLX A-Spec, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2017 Acura TLX V6 FWD is a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a 9-speed automatic. It starts at $35,350 MSRP.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
The TLX measures 190.3 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,585 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,350 |
| MSRP with Destination | $36,270 |
| Destination Charge | $920 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 9-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 (33 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.84 (54 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.91 (81 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.38 (112 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (154 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.81 (191 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.7 (221 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.58 (266 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.83 |
| Final Drive | 3.52 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Turning Diameter | 38.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.2 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 8.5 in |
| Tires Front | P225/50VR18 |
| Tires Rear | P225/50VR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.3 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 62.8 in |
| Rear Track | 63.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,585 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.8 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2017 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Acura TLX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Nov 13, 2023 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
Consequence: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy: 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 April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
NHTSA campaign 23V751000
Jan 29, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Consequence: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V060000
71 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2017 Acura TLX
Owner Complaints
71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Acura TLX (2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 24 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2017 ACURA TLX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.