# 2017 ACURA TLX — ENGINE
> NHTSA complaint `1948323` · 2023-12-06 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** ACURA
- **Model:** TLX
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Component:** ENGINE
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
On May 26, 2023, I purchased my 2017 Acura TLX from Sterling McCall Acura Houston, TX.  On July 16th, my son was driving the Acura TLX and the engine burst into a fire.  After the engine fire, I had to replace the entire.  On November 20, 2023, after reading an article and contacting American Honda ( [XXX] ) I became aware of a recall on my Acura TLX.   INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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