2018 ACURA TLX SH-AWD ADVANCE V6

The auction record lists this 2018 Acura TLX as “CERT OF TITLE-SALVAGE” with “FRONT END” as the primary damage classification. Stage 1 reports that the visible extensive front-end damage supports the stated FRONT END code; however, the salvage-title status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs. The most significant damage is concentrated at the front of the vehicle. The hood has extensive deformation, including multiple deep creases, raised and collapsed sections, sharp folded edges, and dark and red transfer marks. The center grille is severely broken, with fractured and displaced sections and large openings exposing components behind it. The front bumper cover and surrounding upper fascia have large openings, broken edges, displaced trim, and separation around the grille and headlamp areas. The front-left headlamp assembly, viewed from the front, has broken or missing outer and internal sections with components exposed. The front-right headlamp and bumper junction has broken trim, open gaps, and exposed dark components, although the lamp lens appears to be present. There is also a pronounced gap and displacement at the front-left fender and bumper junction. Multiple dark scuffs are visible on the white front bumper cover. Additional damage is present at the rear. The lower-left rear bumper corner has a visible split or crack with an adjacent open seam, and the rear bumper cover has several scratches and dark scuff marks. Based on the VIN decode, this is a sedan equipped with a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 engine, a 9-speed automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive/SH-AWD. The decoded trim is SH-AWD Advance V6, with a listed engine output of 290 horsepower. Factory safety and driver-assistance equipment recorded in the decode includes front, side, curtain, and driver-knee airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, forward-collision warning, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a rear-visibility system. These features should be inspected and tested after repairs, particularly because of the extensive front-end impact. NHTSA data lists recalls for this model and year involving fuel-pump performance and possible engine connecting-rod-bearing wear, both of which may cause an engine stall. It also lists a fuel-pump-module recall due to possible pump failure and a front-passenger seat weight-sensor recall concerning unintended airbag deployment. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with an Acura dealer before purchase or road use. The visible findings do not establish the condition of the engine, fuel system, airbags, sensors, cooling system, steering, suspension, frame structure, or other components behind the damaged exterior. A comprehensive structural, mechanical, electrical, and restraint-system inspection is recommended.