2021 Acura TLX Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2021 Acura TLX — 2.0L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2021
Engines
2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
3.0L V6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
TrimsBase Sedan 4-Door · SH-AWD Sedan 4-Door · Type S Sedan 4-Door · Advance Sedan 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 82 complaints · 112 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 TLX manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 245
  • General Information 1,891
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,979
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 597
  • Body & Frame 906
  • Maintenance 35
  • Brakes 1,245
  • Restraints 819
  • Drivelines & Axles 60
  • Steering 171
  • Electrical 676
  • Suspension 448
  • Engine Mechanical 522
  • Transmission 1,372
  • Engine Performance 7,510
  • Axle Nut/Hub Nut 24
  • Battery 12

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 TLX

  1. Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification › front passenger · 24V064000
    An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Owners have filed 82 complaints and Acura has issued 112 technical service bulletins for the 2021 TLX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2021 TLX manual

Is this manual specific to the 2021 TLX?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 3.0L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, SH-AWD Sedan 4-Door, Type S Sedan 4-Door, Advance Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.

What 2021 TLX problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2021 TLX, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.

Does it include 2021 TLX wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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