2013 Acura TL vs 2013 Ford Fusion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Acura TL | 2013 Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 62 | 1,790 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 19 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 107 | 190 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 63 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 90 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 25–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 72,553 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TL | Ford Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 28 | 389 |
| Engine | 2 | 384 |
| Power Train | 4 | 280 |
| Structure | 3 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 160 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 101 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 120 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 100 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 76 |
| Overheating | 0 | 165 |
| Stalling | 0 | 158 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 95 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 72 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 45 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 32 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 29 |
2013 Acura TL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.