NHTSA Complaint #11689393 — 2021 ACURA TLX

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11689393
Vehicle	2021 ACURA TLX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 22, 2025
Date Filed	September 24, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

- The transfer case failed causing the AWD system to stop working -It is a safety concern because you may lose control since no power is going to rear wheels, especially in inclement weather that we receive in the northeast. -Yes the problem has been confirmed by dealership by putting car on lift and seeing that no power is being sent to the rear wheels. -There are no warning lights or any signs, you just hear a loud bang while driving and lost of traction while accelerating

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