The TLX took over from the TL, and a lot of owners want it lower and tighter without losing the comfort. We have Acura TLX coilovers from three brands, four kits in all, plus one Swift spring set for both TLX generations.
Not sure if yours is a 2015 or a 2021-on TLX? Call 1-800-460-9106.
Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.
Check these three things, then pick your kit.
BC makes one kit for each generation.
The BC and Ksport kits are named for FWD and AWD. The TEIN kit name does not say.
None of these kits name the Type S. Only the Swift spring set does, so call us before you order coilovers for one.
BC Racing makes TLX kits in two series, BR and DS. DS is only on the first-generation kit, and the newer kit comes in BR. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.
Here is how the two BC series differ on the TLX.
BC Racing BR coilovers have one 30-click knob that sets compression and rebound together.
DS is BR plus a digressive piston for firmer control. It comes on the first-gen kit only.
These are the other brands we carry for the TLX. Call and we can compare them with you: 1-800-460-9106.
Ksport has an FWD/AWD kit for 2015 to 2018.
Swift has a spring set for 2021 to 2023, including the Type S. It is springs only, not coilovers.
TEIN has a Flex Z kit for the first-gen UB1, 2015 to 2020.
Newer cars are listed first, and each card shows the full kit name.
| Car | Years | How kits differ | BC Racing series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second-gen TLX | 2021 to 2023 | One BC kit, plus Swift springs | BR |
| First-gen TLX | 2015 to 2020 | Three brands; Ksport fits fewer years | BR, DS |
These are the problems TLX owners report most often, from owner forums, recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means before you lower your car.
Owners complain about Adaptive Damper System errors, stroke sensor codes and corroded sensor wiring. In 2024 and 2025, Acura had dealers collect parts for a rear stroke sensor issue on 2021 to 2023 TLX Advance and 2021 to 2025 TLX Type S cars. Coilovers with no electronics will set off an ADS warning unless you add a canceller.
Before you install: Check whether your car has adaptive dampers before you order, and budget for an error canceller kit if it does.
Owners of lowered 2015 to 2020 TLXs on AcuraZine report about -2 degrees of rear camber. For the 2021 on TLX, one spring company says its lowering springs need a rear camber fix to align within factory specs. Lowering adds rear camber, and over many miles that wears the inside edges of the tires.
Before you install: Plan for adjustable rear camber arms if you lower more than a little, and align after the install.
Acura introduced the 2015 TLX as "an all-new midsize sports sedan, the successor to the TL."
The BC and Ksport kit names say FWD/AWD. TEIN's kit name does not say, so ask us first.
The newer BC kit name lists no trim, so check with us. Swift's spring set does name the Type S.
The first-generation kit comes in BR or DS, and the second comes in BR only.
It means the optional Swift spring upgrade is only available for the front springs on that kit.
Yes. BC and TEIN both make kits for those years, so 2019 Acura TLX coilovers are easy to find. Ksport stops at 2018.
BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. TEIN and Ksport each publish separate terms.
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