Tomarrow is the big day i get my S.
I was just curious to know what were the recalls if any for 2002 TL. Just to make sure my dealer took care of them.

 

There was a recall on the front seat belts of some early TL-Ss as well as on the driver's side window actuator. If your car just came off the assembly line these may have already been taken care of. Your dealer can put your VIN into their computer and see what recalls and TSBs apply specifically to your car. It can't hurt to ask about these if it'll save you a trip back to the dealer later.

Some things to check before you leave that have plagued new TL-S owners but are not recalls:

1. Uneven hanging tailpipes
2. Squeaks from sunroof shade when left open
3. Squeaks from sunroof rubber gasket when open/closed/tilted
4. Squeaks from seatbelt anchors on front seats
5. Center armrest console does not stay shut/pops open easily

The squeaks you may not discover until driving for a bit, but the rest you should check on.

Did I forget anything?

 

when checking tailpipes check beyond the chrome casing and look for 'environment fallout' basically peeling paint from the muffler.

 

Yes you forgot to check the paint job VERY carefully. There have been several reports of paint blotches on the hood, tiny bubbles under the clearcoat finish, and paint mismatches on body panes! Look closely, very closely ! ! !

I personally do not feel the paint job on the 2002 TL/TL-S is as good a previous years. They have missed the boat somehow

 

Do these problems, i.e. squeeks and paint job affect the base TL as well?

Thanks

 

I noticed my 2002 TL left muffler already has peeling paint on its underside with about 700 miles on it. You cannot see this. Should you get it replaced? My 1998 Accord had the same problem and the 2 mufflers are still fine.