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Acura Tlx warranty claim denied?
451 manufacturer communications on file
11 warranty extensions / campaigns 2009–2025 model years covered
If your Acura TLX warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone—and the denial may not be the final word. Acura has filed 451 manufacturer communications with NHTSA for the 2009–2025 TLX, including 11 warranty extensions and service campaigns addressing documented defects. These range from a 2022 extension covering idle-stop systems that fail to restart the engine, to a PGM-FI fuel injection update for 2015–2020 models, to a 2019 extension for paint peeling around the rear glass on 2015 TLX vehicles finished in Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl.
When a dealer denies a claim, it doesn't always mean the manufacturer's own records support that decision. Warranty extensions and service bulletins are the manufacturer's own acknowledgment that certain components can fail before their expected lifespan, and that acknowledgment can be relevant to a challenged repair. Denials are often reconsidered when owners return with organized documentation tying their vehicle's symptoms to a known issue.
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What Acura has documented for the Tlx
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2022-06-15 · Defect Code 6T6,
Warranty extension "Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. To ensure your confidence in yo...
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2022-06-14 · Defect Code 6AX,
Warranty extension "Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product up...
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2022-03-30 · BBOM03302022901
Warranty extension "Dealer message - Today, March 30, 2022, Acura is announcing a product update and warranty extension for certain 2015-2020 TLX vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that may affe...
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2019-10-21 · BAW10212019
Warranty extension Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements within...
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2019-10-14 · ONL6R810142019
Warranty extension Owner Notification Letter - On some 2015 TLX models, the exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending t...
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2019-09-26 · B19-033
Warranty extension Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015 TLX vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may p...
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2019-08-29 · BBOM08292019
Warranty extension Dealer Message - Today, August 29, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015 TLX vehicles with Obsidian Blue Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeli...
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2018-05-24 · BBOM05242018901
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement dri...
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2018-04-07 · B17-027
Warranty extension Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the 9-speed transmission warmers to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited mileage. This warrant...
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2017-09-22 · BBOM09222017901
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, September 22, 2017, Acura is announcing four product updates and two warranty extensions on certain model year 2015-16 TLX and 2016 MDX vehicles to address...
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2015-04-15 · DLR MSG - Acura
Warranty extension Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service bul...
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2024-12-03 · BTI&12022024902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System...
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2024-11-22 · B24-022
Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
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2024-11-14 · BTI&11142024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System...
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2024-11-13 · BTI&11132024902
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 RDXs and TLXs with a client complaint of the "Emissions System Warning" Malfunction Indicator Li...
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2024-10-30 · BTI&10302024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System...
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2024-10-24 · BTI&10242024903
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 RDXs and TLXs with a client complaint of the "Emissions System Warning" Malfunction Indicator Li...
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2024-10-11 · BTI&10112024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System...
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2024-09-21 · BTI&09202024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Dam...
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2024-09-18 · ONL6M309172024
Owner Notification Letter - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-...
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2024-09-10 · BTI&09102024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Dam...
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2024-09-06 · BTI&09062024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2025 MDX Type S's & 2021-2025 TLX ADV's or Type S's with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Dam...
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2024-09-04 · B16-008
Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
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2024-08-26 · BTI&08262024901
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2023 TLX ADV’s and 2021-2025 TLX Type S’s with a client complaint of the “Adaptive Damper System...
Official NHTSA document →
2024-07-30 · B24-046
Service Bulletin - A coaxial cable terminal was not manufactured to proper specifications. An improperly manufactured terminal may lead to poor communication in the media-oriented...
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Common questions
Why was my Acura TLX warranty claim denied?
Dealers can deny claims for many reasons, including how a repair is coded, whether the issue is classified as wear-and-tear, or a lack of documentation linking the symptom to a known defect. Denials are made at the dealership or service level and don't always reflect the manufacturer's full records, including any warranty extensions or bulletins covering similar issues on your model.
What is a manufacturer warranty extension and does it affect my denied claim?
A warranty extension is issued when a manufacturer identifies a recurring issue in certain vehicles and agrees to cover repairs for that specific problem beyond the standard warranty period, often at no cost to the owner. If your TLX's symptoms match an extension's description, such as idle-stop restart failures or specific paint issues, that documentation may be relevant when revisiting a denied claim.
Is there a cost to have my denied warranty claim reviewed?
ClaimRight provides a free initial assessment comparing your vehicle's history and denial details against publicly filed manufacturer communications. Our service operates on a success-only basis, meaning there's no fee unless we're able to help you achieve a favorable resolution. This lets owners explore their options without upfront financial risk.
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