Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 21, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

64 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
13

Most reports here involve transmission slipping.

transmission slipping 5fluid leaks 1
A recent report: WHEN PARKING MY VEHICLE ON AN INCLINE AND PLACING MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION INTO FIRST AND TURNING OFF THE CAR, WITHOUT APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE CAR WOULD SLOWLY JERK BACKWARDS DOWN THE HILL.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11308387 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
4

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 2fire 1software faults 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Acura TL. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the camera and the…
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The contact owns a 2010 Acura TL. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the camera and the radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11675328 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
5

Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

unintended acceleration 3loss of braking 2
A recent report: ON EVERY COLD MORNING ABOUT 40 DEGREES OR COLDER. WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ROCK SOLID THEN TURNS TO NORMAL. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP IN SPRING AND THEY CHANGED OUT THE BRAKE FLUID. NO…
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ON EVERY COLD MORNING ABOUT 40 DEGREES OR COLDER. WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ROCK SOLID THEN TURNS TO NORMAL. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP IN SPRING AND THEY CHANGED OUT THE BRAKE FLUID. NO PROBLEM UNTIL THE NEXT FALL WHEN TEMPS HIT 40S AT NIGHT. A FEW TIMES THERE HAVE BEEN A VERY BRIEF GRINDING SOUND WHILE THE PEDAL SOFTENED. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10680098 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
3

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 3
A recent report: IN JANUARY 2014 I PURCHASED AN ACURA CERTIFIED 2010 TL BASE WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA TIRES ON IT. THE QUALITY OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES WERE UNACCEPTABLE. THESE TIRES HAD NO GRIP ON WET ROAD AND ROAD…
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IN JANUARY 2014 I PURCHASED AN ACURA CERTIFIED 2010 TL BASE WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA TIRES ON IT. THE QUALITY OF BRIDGESTONE TIRES WERE UNACCEPTABLE. THESE TIRES HAD NO GRIP ON WET ROAD AND ROAD COVERED WITH LIGHT SNOW. ONE DAY, ALL OF A SUDDEN, ONE OF THE TIRES LOST PRESSURE TO 0 PSI. WHEN I TOOK IT TO NEAREST FIRESTONE, I WAS TOLD THE TIRE WAS REPAIRED TOO MANY TIMES BY PREVIOUS OWNER AND COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. IN FACT THERE WERE THREE REPAIRS WITHIN ONE INCH - WHICH IS ILLEGAL IN ILLINOIS PER FIRESTONE. ACURA PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM PREVIOUS OWNER BUT FAILED TO INSPECT THE TIRES PROPERLY DURING CERTIFICATION PROCESS. WHEN I CONTACTED ACURA, SOMEONE LEFT A VOICE MAIL, BUT WHEN I CALLED BACK AND LEFT A VOICE MAIL TO CALL ME BACK, NO ONE GOT BACK TO ME. DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, I HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR TIRES WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. ACURA SHOULD NOT USE BRIDGESTONE TIRES IN ITS VEHICLES. ALSO, FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE SHOULD RECALL THESE TIRES AND REFUND MONEY FOR THE REPLACEMENT COST OF MY TIRES. WILL APPRECIATE IF YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE OWN TWO ACURA VEHICLES - A 2009 MDX AND A 2010 TL AND BOTH CAME WITH BRIDGESTONE TIRES AND BOTH HAD TIRE RELATED PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, ACURA OR BRIDGESTONE WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES. *JS

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10681930 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
32

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 4airbags deploying unexpectedly 2
A recent report: The passenger side seatbelt does not latch

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11521777 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
1

Most reports here involve other issues.

other issues 1
A recent report: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE SUNROOF COVER AND…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM THE TOP OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE SUNROOF COVER AND NOTICED THAT THE SUNROOF GLASS WAS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THE SUNROOF NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10523891 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
6

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 1
A recent report: CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11389354 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 64 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2025, roughly 4 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.