2020 Acura TLX V6 FWD Technology/A-Spec
All photo credits
- 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 2020 Acura TLX V6 FWD Technology/A-Spec is a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a 9-speed automatic. It starts at $42,800 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 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The TLX measures 191.0 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,680 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,800 |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,825 |
| Destination Charge | $1,025 |
| 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 (80 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.38 (111 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (154 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.81 (190 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.7 (219 mph **) |
| 8th Gear | 0.58 (265 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.83 |
| Final Drive | 3.52 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 30 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 | 19 x 8 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 8 in |
| Tires Front | P245/40VR19 |
| Tires Rear | P245/40VR19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 57 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 62.8 in |
| Rear Track | 63.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,680 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)
- 2020 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Acura TLX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V332000
Feb 1, 2024 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
NHTSA campaign 24V064000
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
Mar 25, 2021 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
NHTSA campaign 21V215000
63 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2020 Acura TLX
Owner Complaints
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Acura TLX (4 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 19 |
| Fuel System | 12 |
| Gasoline | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
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 2020 ACURA TLX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.