Every Problem I've Had | 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec

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[Sanoma-fgye]

Me watching this with a 2009 Hyundai Sonata with no intentions on buying a new car

[davidehresman]

Just bought the SAME EXACT TLX on Saturday from Delray Honda. Same color, same red interior, only 19k miles, 1 owner, no accidents - absolutely MINT except for a little wrinkle where your right elbow sits on the center console. I got a great deal for $32, 800 out-the-door (after taxes, fees, registration, etc.). I haven't noticed anything yet, but I'll be on the lookout for the things you mentioned in this video.

[ManuelTavarez-opwt]

Nice video I just got the refresh 2024 Acura Tlx I was going to buy a 2021 Acura tlx but decided to get refresh model very lucky 😊

[mikedee]

I had a 2021 TLX aspec, I also had some issues with the speakers having a crackling sound on the driver side. a creaking sound above the rear seats in the roof. Apple carplay would sometimes freeze and disconnect randomly. The screen would sometimes reboot randomly as well. Had it for a year and 10k miles and traded it in. I think the issues are usually associated with first model year units usually having problems.

I will say the ELS sound system was incredible. LOVED it! probably my fav thing about the car.

[Billn]

I always reset my trip A... when I fill up. I reset my trip B after every oil change, and I leave it until next oil change.

[MrHellothisiscool]

I also got a CPO 2021 acura tlx aspec Shawd back in August 2023. I also had the fakra issue, the dealership was able to fix it. It's pretty much good though it does occasionally crack once or twice very rarely and never sticks. The Puddle lights are a known issue, I've already had mine replaced twice. I think it's best to just forget they exist because the dealership takes a couple days to fix it everytime. I had electronic issues with inconsistent startup of Android auto but it seems to have been fixed now through either an Android auto update or a car update, not sure. I haven't had any of your other issues except for low speed braking being loud at times but I'm fine with it as it's not all the time and the brakes aren't new anyway. Since getting the fakra fixed it's been super reliable otherwise! Shawd is a must!

[casper]

Yeah, so I have had the 2021 tlx aspec awd since its release
I've had the fakra adapters replaced three times. Clicking sound when accelerating went away and then would come back after a couple months. The third time, they found multiple loose ground connections when replacing the entire harness. At 7, 000 miles, the steering rack needed to be replaced. Then, the rear differential was leaking at axle at 15, 000 miles. Brakes, good luck. Tech told me they put to small pads and rotors, so basically, at 7, 000 miles, I need new rotors/ pads. I will get pulsing in steering wheel when braking off highway and brakes will start to squeek at low speeds if it is started after sitting for 30 min. Everything has been good besides the acura airbag recall which keeps popping up in acura app. Brought it in and was told the part is currently being produced. Puddle lights though have been good after three replacements. Its been a year and both are working.

[aesonvirus]

Happy with my 2018 V6 ASpec. I LOVE the look and feel of the new gen but after driving one for a week while mine was in for the crankshaft recall, I was thrilled to get mine back. Biggest issue was that the 4-banger gets abysmal fuel economy compared to my V6.

[MurderMostFowl]

I think there might be a misunderstanding about the warranty: this model has a four-year 48, 000 mile factory bumper-to-bumper warranty. Just because it is Acura certified doesn’t mean that warranty goes away and gets replaced with new terms, there may be an additional benefits from the CPO warranty extension, but the original warranty transfers to the new owner. Now, of course we’re coming up to the end of 2024 so you might not have much original warranty left (the date starts on the day the car was originally sold to the first owner which of course could be sometime in 2020 even )
But don’t hesitate to use that warranty… The only thing that doesn’t transfer is the rust warranty .
You should be absolutely aggressive about getting that stuff fixed.

[Johnelilopez]

Cool video…I just bought a 2021 TLX haven’t had any of those issues, I’m curious if the dealer can’t fix that brake noise who can & is it something you can learn to live with. Because I don’t know if I can?…lol

[TYPICALTRYHARD_]

If you're changing your puddle lights swap them with the new gen pilot puddle lights they work the same and are far more reliable than the OEM tlx puddle lights

[alireza.]

Thank you bro for sharing this great video. I am looking to buy one and I was thinking about 2021 but your information here are great! I am going to check issues and will likely look for 2022 version.

[MikeFrmVA]

My stereo sounds great in a 2019 TLX A-spec. Sounds just as good as my Mark Levinson in a Lexus.

[muttsentertainment]

I GOT THAT CAR HAD IT SOON IT CAME OUT ONLY PROBLEM I HQD AS OF 3 AND A HALF YEARS OF HAVING THE TLX ASPEC WAS THE MUSIC BUT IT WAS A RECALL ON THE MUSIC. I LOVE THIS CAR. AND I OWN IT. LEASE IT WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT THEN I FELL INLOVE WITH THIS CAR. ITS BEEN GREAT TO ME. AND YES I THINK THE BRAKES LIKE AIR BRAKES. YOU CAN HEAR IT.

[miracakkaya]

$20k for the car itself is insane. It’s a struggle finding one under $25k here in Jersey

[quincyrhinehart]

A hybrid TLX version would’ve been great

[qbanbomber]

I have a GR Corolla CE. I wanted the TLX Type S for a long time. But idk why that car was done soooo poorly. Such an amazing car but ehh. Im in South Florida as well man (Miami)

[cristianlawless]

i just bought one, i live in ohio where they are assembled but i got one with 15k less miles but a lot more expensive. i wonder if they knew some of the issues with the car when you purchased and thats why it was only $20k

[darthkrator]

Does your tlx make a popping sound when you go back and forth while parking? Or a rattle when you go over some bumps in the road?

[harryhowell]

I bought a 21 TLX and had a similar experience with the brakes. Had the car on adaptive cruise and the car in front put on brakes hard. My car braked hard enough to scare me, as there was a car on the side of the road stopped. My lane keep made the steering wheel wobble and the car came to a complete stop. Other than that, the brakes and the car feels amazing. Bought mine with 30k black on black, i call it the batmobile 😮