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2021 Acura TLX Type SProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 36 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
36
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
31
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 36 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

28 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 58K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (28 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain28 (78%)
Engine4 (11%)
Electrical2 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:shaft:output1 (3%)
Suspension1 (3%)

2021 Acura TLX Type S: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 78% of all reports filed for the 2021 Acura TLX Type S, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 58,061 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 58K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Acura TLX Type S, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2021 Acura TLX Type S, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:shaft:output Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:shaft:output complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2021 Acura TLX Type S, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:internal:shaft:output-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

6
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25
6
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Acura TLX Type S. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

25V031000Mar 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type-S, 2023-2025 Honda Pilot, and 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type-S vehicles. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP26001ClosedOpened Mar 2026 · closed Aug 2026

All wheel drive allegation

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 36 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2021 Acura TLX Type S: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Acura TLX Type S?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Acura TLX Type S is related to the drivetrain, with 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Acura TLX Type S reliable?
The 2021 Acura TLX Type S has 36 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Acura TLX Type S problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Acura TLX Type S have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Acura TLX Type S has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Acura TLX Type S problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 58,061 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Acura TLX Type S data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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