2020 Acura TLX vs 2020 Audi A4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Acura TLX | 2020 Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 62 | 124 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 1,040 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–27 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Audi A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 89 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 43 |
| Engine | 19 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
2020 Acura TLX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.