I just checked my 2012 TL and its all flush in there no issues.

 

I thought the "plastic trim on the TL" debate was set long time ago....it is a real metal veneer on a plastic base, made with a process called PVD, "Physical Vapor Deposition", this is the official Acura news relase about the TL which talk about this.

http://hondanews.com/channels/acura-...rior?query=pvd

It does not just "look like metal" it is metal....same concept for real wood trim in some cars, it is just a veneer.
It has the advantage of being more dent resistant, it make possible elaborate contouring and it saves weight.....and I absolutely love the texture of it.

My TL does not have any weird or uneven gaps, I rate the fit and assenbly at the same level as the Germans.