Acura TL recalls and problems
21 recalls and 2,891 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
21
Complaints
2,891
Crashes reported
123
Fires reported
37
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Acura TL by year
Most reported Acura TL problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 874 | |
| Air Bags | 816 | |
| Structure | 535 | |
| Unknown or Other | 230 | |
| Electrical System | 190 | |
| Steering | 189 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 100 | |
| Tires | 99 | |
| Suspension | 82 | |
| Visibility | 72 |
All Acura TL recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-027 | Jan 17, 2020 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic… |
| 20V-026 | Jan 17, 2020 | 2000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and… |
| 19V-500 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2009–2014 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and… |
| 19V-499 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011… |
| 19V-182 | Mar 6, 2019 | 2002–2006, 2009–2014 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and… |
| 16V-061 | Feb 3, 2016 | 2009–2014 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014… |
| 15V-320 | May 28, 2015 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008… |
| 12V-222 | May 17, 2012 | 2007–2008 | Steering | Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. |
| 08V-091 | Feb 27, 2008 | 2004–2008 | Steering | Honda is recalling 273,000 my 2004-2008 acura tl vehicles. |
| 08V-092 | Feb 27, 2008 | 2004–2005 | Visibility | Honda is recalling 129,600 my 2004-2005 acura tl vehicles. |
| 07V-097 | Mar 14, 2007 | 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. |
| 06V-270 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2006 | Equipment | On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (Nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline. |
| 05V-510 | Nov 3, 2005 | 2006 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors is mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued. |
| 05V-132 | Apr 5, 2005 | 2005 | Electrical System | On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. |
| 05V-025 | Jan 28, 2005 | 2000 | Electrical System | On certain passenger vehicles, the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the… |
| 04V-176 | Apr 15, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Power Train | On some mini vans, sport utility and passenger vehicles, certain operating conditions can result in heat build-up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, eventually… |
| 02V-226 | Aug 28, 2002 | 2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with v6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the timing belt to contact a bolt on the cylinder… |
| 02V-080 | Mar 14, 2002 | 2000 | Air Bags | On certain passenger vehicles, a component in the inflator of some passenger air bag modules was not welded properly. |
| 01V-166 | Aug 14, 2001 | 2000–2002 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: the following vehicles were repaired with incorrect parts: 2002 acura 3.2tl sedans with replacement buckles installed per recall 01v-166001; certain 2000 acura 3.2tl vehicles with replacement buckles… |
| 01V-166 | May 24, 2001 | 2002 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-161 | May 3, 2001 | 2002 | Visibility | Vehicle description: sedans equipped with an "auto-up" power window feature on the driver's door. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Acura TL?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Acura TL has the most reports (551). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Acura TL have?
NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls covering Acura TL model years 2000–2014.
What are the most common Acura TL problems?
Owners report power train, air bags, structure problems most often.