Acura TL problems by year
3,098 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 19 Acura TL model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Fewer complaints | 17 | 3 | — | |
| 2013 | 62 | 3 | Steering | |
| 2012 | 130 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2011 Fewer complaints | 20 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2010 | 64 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2009 | 42 | 3 | Air Bags | |
| 2008 | 124 | 2 | Air Bags | |
| 2007 | 124 | 2 | Air Bags | |
| 2006 | 247 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2005 Most complained | 387 | 5 | Structure | |
| 2004 Most complained | 551 | 4 | Structure | |
| 2003 Most complained | 391 | 5 | Power Train | |
| 2002 Most complained | 332 | 7 | Power Train | |
| 2001 | 149 | 3 | Power Train | |
| 2000 | 249 | 6 | Power Train | |
| 1999 | 157 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 1998 Fewer complaints | 20 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 Fewer complaints | 23 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Fewer complaints | 26 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Acura.