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Buying a used 2021 Acura TLX? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Acura TLX has 4 recalls in this group: a fuel tank weld that may leak, a passenger seat sensor that may crack, a brake pedal pin that can shift, and unintended front passenger airbag deployment. The fuel leak issue is the critical recall listed. Its 68 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by power train with 26, followed by unknown or other and service brakes with 10 each, and electrical system with 9.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify fuel tank weld recall completion and ask about fuel leaks.
- Request brake pedal pin recall repair documentation.
- Confirm both passenger restraint recalls and ask about power train symptoms.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Acura dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Acura TLX
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Acura TLX fuel tank weld may leak fuel | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Acura, Honda Brake Pedal Pin Can Shift | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
68 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 26 | None found |
| Brakes | 10 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 9 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 7 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |
| Engine | 5 | None found |