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2021 Acura TLX

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2021 Acura TLX.

Recall campaigns
4
Owner complaints
72, mostly power train
Safety record

Recalls on the 2021 Acura TLX

Recall·24V064000

Air bags: front passenger

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

Recall·24V950000

Fuel system: tank assembly

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.

Recall·25V391000

Service brakes: pedals and linkages

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 72 owners reported

Power train27
Electrical system6
Suspension6
Air bags6

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2021 Acura TLX at a glance

Trims
A-SpecAdvanceBaseTechnologyType S
Engine
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 3.0L 6-Cylinder Turbo
Transmission
Automatic 10-spd
Drivetrain
AWD, FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2021 Acura TLX?

Owners have filed 72 complaints about the 2021 Acura TLX with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2021 Acura TLX reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2021 Acura TLX?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2021 Acura TLX listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.