Acura TL Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Acura TL — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014Best | Excellent | — | 10 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2013 | Good | — | 41 | — | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2012 | Good | — | 67 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | — | 14 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Good | — | 38 | 2 | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | — | 19 | 3 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | 4 | 92 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2007 | Good | 4 | 96 | 5 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2006 | Caution | 3 | 157 | 11 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2005 | Avoid | 5 | 259 | 5 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2004Worst | Avoid | 5 | 337 | 7 | 8 | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 2003 | Avoid | 3 | 234 | 15 | 13 | 4 | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2002 | Caution | 6 | 191 | 19 | 10 | 1 | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2001 | Good | 2 | 79 | 4 | 2 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2000 | Caution | 4 | 160 | 9 | 3 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 1999 | Good | 3 | 80 | 11 | 8 | 1 | Electrical System | Full report → |
16 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Acura TL Problems
Based on 1,874 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Acura TL Reliability
What year TL has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Acura TL had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 337 complaints and 5 safety recalls. See the full 2004 report for specific defects.
Is the Acura TL reliable?
The Acura TL has accumulated 1,874 owner-filed complaints and 39 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 7 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2014 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used TL.
What are the most common TL problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Power Train (448 reports), Air Bags (411 reports), Structure (240 reports), Electrical System (117 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my TL has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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