NHTSA Data Explorer

Acura TL

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

3,114

Active records

Recalls

27

Active records

TSBs

550

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

5

Injuries

121

Crashes

148

Fires

43

Top reported issues — Acura TL

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Condition issue

1,248

Operating state

839

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

653

Safety restraint issue

446

Reporting mechanism

379

Performance issue

224

Vibration/harshness

216

Engine behavior

164

Noise

153

Fluid issue

152

Electrical issue

108

Steering behavior

103

Thermal issue

101

Safety restraint behavior

100

Braking behavior

79

Driver assistance issue

74

Lighting behavior

47

Starting behavior

38

Recent change

37

Access/entry issue

35

Infotainment behavior

29

Ride/handling behavior

28

Powering on/off behavior

26

Smell

24

Wiper/washer behavior

20

HVAC behavior

17

Communication/network issue

11

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2005 ACURA TL

Filed Jul 11, 2026


The vehicle has been gradually leaking power steering fluid over time. I have been monitoring the fluid level and have noticed a recurring burning smell while operating the vehicle. At times, I have also observed what appears to be a very faint, clear or nearly transparent smoke or vapor that is only visible when light reflects off of it. I am uncertain whether this is smoke or vapor. The steering has not become difficult or hard to turn at this time. I am concerned that power steering fluid…

2006 ACURA TL

Filed Jul 10, 2026


Fire

As I was driving, the vehicle suddenly began smoking through the steering wheel and the hood, then it caught flames and the vehicle was totaled.

2000 ACURA TL

Filed May 16, 2026


Hello, I have contacted Acura and because my car is now in [XXX] they are telling me I can’t have my car repaired. Acura says there are no recalls on this car but when I put in the Vin [XXX] , the recalls come up right away. my mother brought this car to Canada in 2004 and was unaware of any recalls until recently. She use’s this car often and Im worried about the safety of this vehicle, The car is in mint condition and has very low mileage and now qualifies for collector insurance plates. …

2005 ACURA TL

Filed Apr 3, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2005 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the front driver's side air bag might have deployed without impact, hit the contact's face, reducing the roadway visibility and causing the vehicle to crash into the rear-end of another vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag exploded and propelled fragments, causing the driver to experience difficulty breathing. The contact was assisted out of the vehicle because the front driver's side door was…

2008 ACURA TL

Filed Mar 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the vehicle lost automotive power and shifted into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and drove as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The message “System too Lean” was displayed on the instrument panel associated with Bank 1 and Bank 2. While starting the vehicle and while the vehicle idling, the RPM was raised above 1,000…

2014 ACURA TL

Filed Mar 3, 2026


I have a 2014 Acura TL. I have kept up with all the maintenance on my car since day one including getting my oil changes every 3,000 miles or a little under 3,000 miles or even when my dash would say 30-40% oil life.And when it gets to 30-40% oil life the dash board dings check oil. This time my dash board dinged at 60% which I found very odd- My husband checked my oil dipstick & I had no oil- I’ve been parking my car in the same spot in my drive way for the last 10 years so no oil drain marks…

2012 ACURA TL

Filed Feb 21, 2026


The vehicle has a faulty Hands free link module which runs the battery down when the vehicle is not in use. Acura has been aware of this problem since 2005. The government of this sorry ass country has done nothing about this issue except sit on their hands and accept payoffs from Acura. Acura dealers refuse to call back when this issue is mentioned. This results in money being paid for unnecessary repairs for batteries, alternators, and testing Just think if you were a handicap person who had…

2001 ACURA TL

Filed Jan 13, 2026


I have reached out to Acura on three separate occasions to try and get them to inspect and possibly replace my recalled airbags. They have failed to contact us back every time and this is our only mode of transportation. I've expressed my concerns to them each time and let them know I'm forced to drive this vehicle until it's fixed.

2008 ACURA TL

Filed Dec 11, 2025


The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving at lower speeds or while making a left or right turn, the steering wheel became stiff and excessive force was required to steer the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. It was unknown whether the vehicle was previously diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

2006 ACURA TL

Filed Nov 17, 2025


My Acura (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced a non-collision spontaneous deployment of the side airbag while the vehicle was completely stationary. There was no impact, no crash, and no triggering event. This is a serious safety defect that could have caused significant injury or loss of vehicle control had the car been in motion. This vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Recall 19V182000 involving Takata airbag inflators, but the recall repair was never completed, and the recall now shows as…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.