Acura TL complaints by model year
3,118 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 130 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 124 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2007 | 124 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 | 247 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | 388 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | 551 | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| 2003 | 391 | 24 | 4 | 5 |
| 2002 | 333 | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| 2001 | 149 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 249 | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| 1999 | 157 | 17 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2005–2014. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 144 | 85 | 41 | 34 | 19 | 34 | 13 | 43 | 19 | 8 |
| Structure | 156 | 64 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 25 | 28 | 15 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 28 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 64 | 44 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 36 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Acura TL recalls (25)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one TL model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V026000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag | 1999, 2000 | 7.9% |
| 20V027000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag | 2000, 2001 | 14% |
| 19V499000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2002, 2003 | 29.5% |
| 19V500000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2009–2014 | 71.1% |
| 19V182000 | Mar 6, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2002–2014 | 54.2% |
| 16V061000 | Feb 3, 2016 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2009–2014 | 85.6% |
| 15V320000 | May 28, 2015 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture | 2002, 2003 | 79% |
| 12V222000 | May 17, 2012 | POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURE DUE TO HEAT | 2007, 2008 | — |
| 08V091000 | Feb 27, 2008 | POWER STEERING HOSE OIL LEAKING | 2004–2008 | — |
| 08V092000 | Feb 27, 2008 | WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR | 2004, 2005 | — |
| 07V097000 | Mar 14, 2007 | FUEL PUMP RELAY | 2005 | — |
| 06V270000 | Jul 26, 2006 | OWNER'S MANUAL HOTLINE INFORMATION INCORRECT | 2006 | — |
| 05V510000 | Nov 3, 2005 | FRONT IMPACT SENSOR BOLTS | 2006 | — |
| 05V132000 | Apr 5, 2005 | FUSE BOX | 2005 | — |
| 05V025000 | Jan 28, 2005 | IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK | 1999, 2000 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2012 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Acura TL FAQ
How many recalls has the Acura TL had?
NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns that cover at least one Acura TL model year from 1995 to 2014. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Acura TL year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2004 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (551) and the 2014 the fewest (17). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Acura TL problems?
Across the 2005–2014 model years, owners most often name the air bags, structure, steering in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Acura TL get?
EPA rates the 2014 Acura TL at 20 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.