2005 ACURA TL
7 recalls, 551 complaints - 83 TSBs
19E068000 Oct 10, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Defect Description
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-... Read more
Consequence
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
19V182000 Mar 6, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV... Read more
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer serv... Read more
11E022000 Jun 22, 2011
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
AFFINIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS, NAPA PART NO. 2601662, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 - 2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES DUE TO A MISTAKE IN A NAPA AND NAPA DEALERS' PARTS APPLICATION CATALOGUE.
Consequence
MISAPPLICATION OF THIS PART COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AFFINIA IS WORKING WITH NAPA TO IDENTIFY ANY OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PART MISTAKENLY INSTALLED ON TO AN ACURA TL VEHICLE, AND WILL REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA GROUP'S WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR AT 1-815-759-7757.
08V092000 Feb 27, 2008
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
HONDA IS RECALLING 129,600 MY 2004-2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES. IF WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO VENT WARM AIR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, IT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING. THIS COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRC... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILS, IT WILL CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION. IF NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ARE PRESENT, A SNORKEL TUBE WILL BE ADDED TO THE WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING AND FOAM TAPE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE COWL ABOVE THE WIPER MOTOR TO DIRE... Read more
08V091000 Feb 27, 2008
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
HONDA IS RECALLING 273,000 MY 2004-2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID.
Consequence
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).
07V097000 Mar 14, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
05V132000 Apr 5, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Complaint Statistics
551 total complaints
7 crashes 6 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 133 |
| STRUCTURE | 115 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 64 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 39 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
| STEERING | 22 |
| POWER TRAIN | 20 |
| TIRES | 17 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 |
AIR BAGS
Jul 11, 2026
Incident date: Jun 4, 2026
I am getting an electrical fault which has disabled my front passenger seat airbags. They need to replace the wiring, which means they also now need to replace the passenger airbag itself because wiring has changed and the old airbag is not compatible with the new wiring. Replace Occupant Classifi... Read more
STEERING
Apr 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
For the past year my steering wheel gets stuck or feels sticky. Especially when I am driving at higher speeds of 45mph or above. It happens more so when the temperature outside is warmer or I have been driving on the highway. When I turn the wheels left to go around a curve, the wheel will stay when... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 8, 2025
Incident date: May 22, 2025
My cars paint is peeling uncontrollably due to delamination of the paint. The issue with the paint has been reported by others also.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 8, 2025
Incident date: May 22, 2025
My cars paint is peeling uncontrollably due to delamination of the paint. The issue with the paint has been reported by others also.
ENGINE
Nov 8, 2025
Incident date: May 22, 2025
I took the car to the shop because it had been consuming a lot of oil within the last 2 months and everytime I went to the shop they would just top off my oil . They ended up doing an oil consumption test and my car failed it and mind you they had just put oil in my car the week prior . I took my c... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jan 29, 2025
I have been experiencing serious problems with my 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. In 2013 there was a lawsuit against Honda due to an oil consumption and it stated ALL 2010 Honda Accord Crosstours and since a recall was never issued Honda denied fixing my car. After a lawsuit Honda should have been cou... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jan 29, 2025
NOTICED PAINT PEELING ON THE DOOR HANDLES DRIVER AND PASSAGE SIDE MIRROR COVERS; HAD THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR COVER REPLACED NOT THE PASSAGE SIDE. ALSO BOUGHT A PAINT KIT BUT TO NO AVAIL. IN THE PROCESS OF CONTACTING THE DEALER RE: THE ISSUE.
ENGINE
Aug 6, 2025
Incident date: Jan 29, 2025
I have been experiencing serious problems with my 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. In 2013 there was a lawsuit against Honda due to an oil consumption and it stated ALL 2010 Honda Accord Crosstours and since a recall was never issued Honda denied fixing my car. After a lawsuit Honda should have been cou... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 4, 2025
Incident date: Nov 27, 2024
I was driving down the street and the car just turned off. Would not go into gear and said the battery was bad. The exact same thing happened last year they said it was the alternator. Both times my car just power off with no warning while driving down the street
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 19, 2024
Incident date: Oct 18, 2024
Purchased a 2016 Hyundai Tucson with approx. 79,000. Was driving with all windows down one day. From the driver side window switch panel, I attempted to roll up the rear, left window.. The window would not roll up. The window rolls down when using the driver’s window switches for the left, rea... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 11, 2024
Incident date: Mar 30, 2024
Multiple Issues to report: 1 - Transmission stuck in gear WHILE RIDING! -The transmission or shifting mechanism became unresponsive during riding. The transmission allowed for a downshift from 3rd gear into 2nd, then remained in 2nd gear as the transmission became unresponsive to upshifts/downshift... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 4, 2023
Incident date: Dec 1, 2022
was going to work on rt 80 east had cruise control on and was getting off exit 45 in new jersey to get bus into manhattan at approx 430 amwhile getting off highway stepped on brakes pedal went to floor tried pumping nothing happened nor did criuise control disengage or collision warning come on a t... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Nov 28, 2022
Incident date: Nov 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2005 Acura TL. The contact stated that she had parked her vehicle and went inside a store as her children waited inside the vehicle. Her son then texted her from inside the vehicle that the alarm had gone off. Soon after the alarm went off, her daughter noticed that both white and... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Nov 28, 2022
Incident date: Nov 27, 2022
The contact owns a 2005 Acura TL. The contact stated that she had parked her vehicle and went inside a store as her children waited inside the vehicle. Her son then texted her from inside the vehicle that the alarm had gone off. Soon after the alarm went off, her daughter noticed that both white and... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS
Apr 13, 2022
Incident date: Apr 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2005 Acura TL. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracked. Additionally, air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileag... Read more
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Apr 13, 2022
Incident date: Apr 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2005 Acura TL. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracked. Additionally, air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileag... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 1, 2022
Incident date: Oct 1, 2021
The dash on the car is cracking, large cracks. The cracks are on the same area of the passenger airbag. In an accident, I am afraid that the airbag section of the dash will not separate correctly and that pieces of the dash will injure the passenger in the car.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 27, 2022
Incident date: May 20, 2005
In both 2012 and 2014 I complained to Acura CS and was told that they wouldnt do anything for me when their hands free unit refered to in TSB 08-057 This was causing a parasitic power leak draining the battery overnight. After researching the cause online and the solution which was to remove the... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 23, 2022
Incident date: Jan 23, 2022
There are cracks forming on the dashboard of my 2005 Acura TL that I have researched and found are chronic issues in the 2004-2008 TL, and might compromise the ability of the airbag to deploy properly (either prematurely or not at all when expected to imnan accident). I've watched my dashboard go f... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 5, 2021
Incident date: Oct 5, 2021
Transmission locked up while attempting to backup. Very loud grinding noise. Could not place back in park. Had to shut off engine to free shifter to move back to park. Tried again but this time placed in drive. Exact same results. Checked internet and apparently transmission on this year and others ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 30, 2021
Incident date: Aug 15, 2020
A crack has developed on the passenger side of the dash running directly over the location of the airbag located on the same side. This has not resulted in any failure or malfunction as of now, but it raises concerns over the potential given the location. If you research the internet, you will find ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 30, 2021
Incident date: Aug 15, 2020
A crack has developed on the passenger side of the dash running directly over the location of the airbag located on the same side. This has not resulted in any failure or malfunction as of now, but it raises concerns over the potential given the location. If you research the internet, you will find ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 7, 2021
Incident date: Jul 7, 2012
It happened years ago - the passenger side dash cracked. Now there are more cracks and I am reading that this could pose a risk if the passenger side airbag deployed. I’ve always thought it was a manufacturing flaw for the dashboard to crack in the first place but never did or said anything about... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 7, 2021
Incident date: Jul 7, 2012
It happened years ago - the passenger side dash cracked. Now there are more cracks and I am reading that this could pose a risk if the passenger side airbag deployed. I’ve always thought it was a manufacturing flaw for the dashboard to crack in the first place but never did or said anything about... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 26, 2021
Incident date: Jun 12, 2020
The dash has developed a crack on the passenger side right over the area where the front passenger side airbag is located. This could possibly create a problem in the proper deployment of that air bag. Apparently, this is a common problem with this generation (3rd- '04 to '08) Acura TL. There are ma... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 2, 2021
Incident date: May 14, 2017
CRACKING DASH BOARD. DOUBTFUL THAT THERE ISN'T A TAKATA AIRBAG AT THE ROOT OF IT THAT ACURA IS NOT INCLUDING WITH THE OTHER YEARS OF THAT RECALL. SUSPECT DANGERS IF BAG GETS DEPLOYED AS DASH WOULD FRAGMENT OUT IN EXPULSION.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2, 2021
Incident date: May 14, 2017
CRACKING DASH BOARD. DOUBTFUL THAT THERE ISN'T A TAKATA AIRBAG AT THE ROOT OF IT THAT ACURA IS NOT INCLUDING WITH THE OTHER YEARS OF THAT RECALL. SUSPECT DANGERS IF BAG GETS DEPLOYED AS DASH WOULD FRAGMENT OUT IN EXPULSION.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 13, 2021
Incident date: Mar 6, 2017
BOUGHT THE CAR USED FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. DASH HAD A SINGLE CRACK ALONG PASSENGER SIDE/AIR BAG. NOW DASH HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS SURROUNDING PASSENGER AIR BAG AREA. EXTREMELY CONCERNED REGARDING AIR BAG OPERATING PROPERLY IF DEPLOYED AS WELL AS SHARDS/SHARP PIECES OF DASH FLYING IF AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED. D... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 13, 2021
Incident date: Mar 6, 2017
BOUGHT THE CAR USED FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. DASH HAD A SINGLE CRACK ALONG PASSENGER SIDE/AIR BAG. NOW DASH HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS SURROUNDING PASSENGER AIR BAG AREA. EXTREMELY CONCERNED REGARDING AIR BAG OPERATING PROPERLY IF DEPLOYED AS WELL AS SHARDS/SHARP PIECES OF DASH FLYING IF AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED. D... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 25, 2021
Incident date: Oct 9, 2020
MY SON WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED.
SEAT BELTS
Feb 25, 2021
Incident date: Oct 9, 2020
MY SON WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED.
AIR BAGS
Oct 29, 2020
Incident date: Aug 14, 2015
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND AIR BAG WAS DEFECTED AND I HAD TO PAY FOR IT . MY DASHBOARD CRACKED CND MY DASH LIGHT S DON'T WORK THEY SOMETIME COME ON AND GO OFF
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 29, 2020
Incident date: Aug 14, 2015
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND AIR BAG WAS DEFECTED AND I HAD TO PAY FOR IT . MY DASHBOARD CRACKED CND MY DASH LIGHT S DON'T WORK THEY SOMETIME COME ON AND GO OFF
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 29, 2020
Incident date: Aug 14, 2015
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND AIR BAG WAS DEFECTED AND I HAD TO PAY FOR IT . MY DASHBOARD CRACKED CND MY DASH LIGHT S DON'T WORK THEY SOMETIME COME ON AND GO OFF
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 21, 2020
Incident date: Jun 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR THAT THE AIR BAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 27, 2020
Incident date: Aug 20, 2020
DATE: 08/27/2020 MY 2005 ACURA TL HAS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER DASH HAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED SLOWLY OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT A YEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. AS OF A WEEK AGO, THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT GOES... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 27, 2020
Incident date: Aug 20, 2020
DATE: 08/27/2020 MY 2005 ACURA TL HAS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER DASH HAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED SLOWLY OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT A YEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. AS OF A WEEK AGO, THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT GOES... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 27, 2020
Incident date: Aug 20, 2020
DATE: 08/27/2020 MY 2005 ACURA TL HAS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THE PASSENGER DASH HAS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF WHERE THE AIRBAG IS LOCATED. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED SLOWLY OVER THE COURSE OF ABOUT A YEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. AS OF A WEEK AGO, THE RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT GOES... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 17, 2020
Incident date: Jul 17, 2020
MY BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD IF I DIDN'T DRIVE MY CAR EVERY DAY. THEN I FOUND OUT THERE IS A PARASITIC DRAIN ON THE BATTERY FROM A FAULTY HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH MODULE. I WATCHED A VIDEO THEN DISCONNECTED MINE MYSELF, PROBLEM SOLVED. I'VE USED A HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE YELLOW AND ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 17, 2020
Incident date: Jul 17, 2020
MY BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD IF I DIDN'T DRIVE MY CAR EVERY DAY. THEN I FOUND OUT THERE IS A PARASITIC DRAIN ON THE BATTERY FROM A FAULTY HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH MODULE. I WATCHED A VIDEO THEN DISCONNECTED MINE MYSELF, PROBLEM SOLVED. I'VE USED A HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE YELLOW AND ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2020
Incident date: Jul 17, 2020
MY BATTERY WOULD BE DEAD IF I DIDN'T DRIVE MY CAR EVERY DAY. THEN I FOUND OUT THERE IS A PARASITIC DRAIN ON THE BATTERY FROM A FAULTY HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH MODULE. I WATCHED A VIDEO THEN DISCONNECTED MINE MYSELF, PROBLEM SOLVED. I'VE USED A HEADLIGHT RESTORATION KIT BECAUSE THE LIGHTS ARE YELLOW AND ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 16, 2020
Incident date: Jun 7, 2020
I WENT TO GO AT A STOP LIGHT I GOT TO ABOUT 15 MPH AND MY CAR JUS LOST ALL POWER AND DIDN'T RESTART. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE KEY ON AND OFF AGAIN NO POWER AS WELL AS EVERYTIME I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IT MAKES THIS WEIRD BUZZING NOISE WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OVER. *TR
SUSPENSION
Jun 16, 2020
Incident date: Jun 7, 2020
I WENT TO GO AT A STOP LIGHT I GOT TO ABOUT 15 MPH AND MY CAR JUS LOST ALL POWER AND DIDN'T RESTART. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE KEY ON AND OFF AGAIN NO POWER AS WELL AS EVERYTIME I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IT MAKES THIS WEIRD BUZZING NOISE WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OVER. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 16, 2020
Incident date: Jun 7, 2020
I WENT TO GO AT A STOP LIGHT I GOT TO ABOUT 15 MPH AND MY CAR JUS LOST ALL POWER AND DIDN'T RESTART. WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THE KEY ON AND OFF AGAIN NO POWER AS WELL AS EVERYTIME I PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION IT MAKES THIS WEIRD BUZZING NOISE WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT OVER. *TR
AIR BAGS
May 26, 2020
Incident date: May 24, 2020
2005 ACURA TL- PARKED WINTERS, GARAGED, BABIED AND ALL SERVICE COMPLETED AT THE ACURA DEALERSHIPS. CAR HAS 141,000 ON IT AND WAS NEAR 50,000 WHEN PURCHASED (ASPEC PACKAGE ETC). CAR HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ACROSS THE CENTER SPEAKER AND NOW ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 26, 2020
Incident date: May 24, 2020
2005 ACURA TL- PARKED WINTERS, GARAGED, BABIED AND ALL SERVICE COMPLETED AT THE ACURA DEALERSHIPS. CAR HAS 141,000 ON IT AND WAS NEAR 50,000 WHEN PURCHASED (ASPEC PACKAGE ETC). CAR HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ACROSS THE CENTER SPEAKER AND NOW ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 26, 2020
Incident date: May 24, 2020
2005 ACURA TL- PARKED WINTERS, GARAGED, BABIED AND ALL SERVICE COMPLETED AT THE ACURA DEALERSHIPS. CAR HAS 141,000 ON IT AND WAS NEAR 50,000 WHEN PURCHASED (ASPEC PACKAGE ETC). CAR HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ACROSS THE CENTER SPEAKER AND NOW ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 17, 2020
Incident date: May 7, 2020
THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT ACCIDENT RELATED BUT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.MY CAR BATTERY KEPT DRAINING. I REPLACED THE BATTERY JUST UNDER A YEAR AGO AND IT KEPT HAPPENING UNLESS I DROVE THE CAR EVERY DAY. FINALLY TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE UP IN THE HEADLINER WAS SHORTED OUT. GOT THA... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 17, 2020
Incident date: May 7, 2020
THESE PROBLEMS ARE NOT ACCIDENT RELATED BUT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.MY CAR BATTERY KEPT DRAINING. I REPLACED THE BATTERY JUST UNDER A YEAR AGO AND IT KEPT HAPPENING UNLESS I DROVE THE CAR EVERY DAY. FINALLY TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED. THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE UP IN THE HEADLINER WAS SHORTED OUT. GOT THA... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 14, 2020
Incident date: Jan 28, 2020
POWER STEERING PROBLEM. INSIDE PERMANENT PROBLEM. *TR
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 ACURA TL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 ACURA TL
83 manufacturer communications from 49 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 |
DORE5C4S09
Jul 11, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part f
BJA46167
Jan 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
B05-018
Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
BPAS-05122016902
May 12, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS INVESTIGATING CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HANDSFREELINK NOT WORKING OR BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE. PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY REPAIR, PLEASE SEND SUSPECT PARTS BACK TO AHM.
B-PAS-04292016-9
Apr 29, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE HANDSFREELINK NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPING ANY REPAIRS.
B-PAS-04252016-9
Apr 25, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
AHM IS INVESTIGATING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE HANDSFREELINK NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE. PLEASE SEND SPECIFIC PARTS TO AHM PRIOR TO ATTEMPING ANY REPAIRS.
BER16040A
Apr 25, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF THE HANDSFREELINK (HFL) NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE.
BER16040A
Apr 25, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF THE HANDSFREELINK (HFL) NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE.
B-PAS-04132016-9
Apr 13, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - REQUEST FOR PARTS TO INVESTIGATETHE HANDSFREELINK (HFL) NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE.
B-PAS-04132016-9
Apr 13, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
DEALER MESSAGE - REQUEST FOR PARTS TO INVESTIGATETHE HANDSFREELINK (HFL) NOT WORKING OR THE BATTERY BEING TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE.
B-08-057
Mar 30, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SYMPTOM The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle. PROBABLE CAUSE The HFL control unit has an internal problem, which creates a parasitic current draw of 250 mA CORRECTIVE ACTION
B-08-057
Mar 30, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
SYMPTOM The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle. PROBABLE CAUSE The HFL control unit has an internal problem, which creates a parasitic current draw of 250 mA CORRECTIVE ACTION
B-08-057
Mar 30, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SYMPTOM The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle. PROBABLE CAUSE The HFL control unit has an internal problem, which creates a parasitic current draw of 250 mA CORRECTIVE ACTION
SB-08-057
Mar 30, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
HandsFreeLink (HFL) Doesn?t Work, or Battery Is Too Low to Start the Engine: The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle.
SB08057
Mar 30, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle.
08-057
Mar 30, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
B08-057
Mar 29, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN - HANDSFREELINK (HFL) DOESN?T WORK, OR BATTERY IS TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE
B08-057
Mar 29, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SERVICE BULLETIN - HANDSFREELINK (HFL) DOESN?T WORK, OR BATTERY IS TOO LOW TO START THE ENGINE
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
DLR MSG - Acura
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Infla
IN-27-14
Mar 12, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ACURA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON, WITH DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION), AND HAVE POOR PERFORMANCE IN ENGINE. MODEL 2004-2008 TL, TSX. *PE
IN-27-14
Mar 12, 2014
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ACURA: THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON, WITH DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION), AND HAVE POOR PERFORMANCE IN ENGINE. MODEL 2004-2008 TL, TSX. *PE
DLR MSG - RFP -
Feb 27, 2014
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored
DLR MSG - RFP -
Feb 12, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored
IN-2-11-14
Jan 29, 2014
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH THE STORED DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION). THERE MAY ALSO BE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. AHM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SPECIFIC
IN-2-11-14
Jan 29, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH THE STORED DTC P2138 (ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION). THERE MAY ALSO BE POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. AHM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT SPECIFIC
DLR MSG - RFP -
Jan 29, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2004-2008 TLs & TSXs with a complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with the DTC P2138 (Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor A/B Incorrect Voltage Correlation) stored
IN-09-10
Sep 23, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ACURA: DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION, ENGINE POOR PERFORMANCE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 02138, AN INVESTIGATION WILL CHECK CAUSE OF CONDITION
IN-09-10
Sep 23, 2013
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ACURA: DUE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A/B INCORRECT VOLTAGE CORRELATION, ENGINE POOR PERFORMANCE AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 02138, AN INVESTIGATION WILL CHECK CAUSE OF CONDITION
ASN-49584
Jun 1, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *PE
SB11-004
Jan 26, 2013
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ACURA: CLUTCH PEDAL POPS, SQUEAKS, OR CLICKS. *KB
SB-12-001
Jan 12, 2012
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-12-001
Jan 12, 2012
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-11-007
May 20, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HONDA ACURA: THERE IS A KNOCKING OR VIBRATION FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES THAT CAUSED THE FRONT ENGINE MOUNT TO CRACK. *RM
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
08-018
Jul 18, 2008
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ACURA: 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, POPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR, OR IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. TRANSMISSION HAS A FAULTY 3RD GEAR SYNCHRONIZER OR 3-4 SHIFT SLEEVE. *PE
08-026
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE
SB-06-050
May 9, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETT
SB-06-050
May 9, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETT
06050
May 9, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE
05-050
Dec 19, 2007
190000 TIRES
PREMATURE REAR TIRE WEAR (EVENLY ACROSS THE TREAD). 2004 TL - ALL WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42 TIRES & 2005 TL - FROM VIN 19UUA6...5A000001 THRU 19UUA6...5A049943 WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL42 TIRES. *NJ
07-060
Dec 1, 2007
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING MOANS OR WHINES WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. *NJ
07041
Nov 27, 2007
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
BRAKE PEDAL IS LOW AND FEELS SOFT. *NJ
07035
Jun 30, 2007
220000 SEATS
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SQUEAKS OR RATTLES. *KB
1006
Oct 16, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TROUBLE SHOOTING B-CAN AND F-CAN DTC'S. *KB
05076
Jan 19, 2006
190000 TIRES
PREMATURE REAR TIRE WEAR. *TT
1205
Dec 16, 2005
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION GRINDS AT SHIFTS, SKIP SHIFTING. *TT
1205
Dec 16, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81-64. *TT
04005
Nov 18, 2005
221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK. *MJ
1105
Nov 16, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL LEAK(S). DEALER VISIT REQUEST. *TT
05033
Oct 14, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER MIRRORS, AUTO DIMMING MIRROR, POWER SEAT POSITION MEMORY, AND WINDSHIELD WASHER DO NOT WORK. *TT
090105
Sep 16, 2005
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
HEAT SHIELD, PINGING NOISE. *JB
090105
Sep 16, 2005
160000 STRUCTURE
HEADLINER SEPARATING FROM MOONROOF. *JB
090105
Sep 16, 2005
160000 STRUCTURE
FRONT INTERIOR WATER LEAK. *JB
090105
Sep 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAKS. *JB
090105
Sep 16, 2005
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CD MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY ADHESIVE LABELS.
090105
Sep 16, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB
09012005
Sep 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM. SERVICENEWS. *TT
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL; OR DOES IT INTERMITTENTLY. CHECK IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM STATUS WITH THE HDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
POWER DOORS LOCK BY THEMSELVES OR CYCLE TWICE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
05014
Jun 7, 2005
583000 CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
CHILD SEAT ANCHOR LOCATING BUTTON IS MISSING. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
(FRONT) INTERIOR WATER LEAK. DEALER VISIT REQUEST. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BODY PAINT PEELING/CRACKING. DEALER VISIT REQUEST. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ALTERNATOR CONDITION (NO OR LOW OUTPUT) DEALER VISIT REQUEST. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
VERIZON MOTOROLA V710 HANDS FREE LINK PHONE. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER MIRROR, DPMS INOPERATIVE, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1843. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TWANG OR GROAN NOISE AT 12 MPH. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT
01162005
Jan 16, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ALTERNATOR CONDITION. *EH
01162005
Jan 16, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PAIRING APPROVED BLUETOOTH PHONES TO HANDS FREE LINK. *EH
01162005
Jan 16, 2005
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM RADIO ONLY RECIEVES CHANNELS 0 1 & 247. *EH
01162005
Jan 16, 2005
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH
01162005
Jan 16, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION INOPERABLE. *EH
04006
Jan 7, 2005
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
AUDIO UNIT DIAGNOSIS. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN SUPERSEDES 04006 DATED 3/19/04. *EH UPDATE. *TT
01162005
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH
11162004
Nov 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY READS. *EH
11162004
Nov 16, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION INOPERABLE. *EH
11162004
Nov 16, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ALTERNATOR CONDITION NO OR LOW OUTPUT. *EH
11012004
Nov 1, 2004
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM SATELLITE RADIO MESSAGING AT A GLANCE. *NM
11012004
Nov 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDIO-HVAC SUBDISPLAY/CLOCK WAS WRONG TIME. *NM
NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA TL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RQ09004
Opened: Nov 2, 2009 , Closed: May 6, 2010
RUPTURING DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATORS
This RQ investigation was opened to collect and analyze additional information to better evaluate the scope and timeliness of Honda's two safety recalls addressing rupturing of the driver's side air bag inflators (08V-593 and 09V-259).In an earlier response to RMD's request for information, Honda in... Read more
PE07060
Opened: Nov 29, 2007 , Closed: Mar 5, 2008
WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE
THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2008, THAT A SAFETY RELATED RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES.THE RECALL AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 129,600 SUBJECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2003 AND MAY 2005.THE ... Read more
PE05002
Opened: Jan 13, 2005 , Closed: Feb 2, 2005
IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK
THE ABOVE FAILURE REPORT COUNTS ARE FOR MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 - 2001 HONDA ACCORD MODELS THAT WERE NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF A RELATED HONDA RECALL ACTION (NHTSA 03V423); THESE VEHICLES WERE INVESTIGATED BY ODI UNDER DEFECT PETITION (DP) 04-006.COMPLAINT INFORMATION FOR OTHER MODELS AND MODEL YEARS WAS... Read more
ACURA TL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA TL across all model years (1996, 2014).
76
Total Recalls
4,053
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
219
Reported Crashes
57
Reported Fires
8
Reported Deaths
ACURA TL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 17 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 74 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 162 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 23 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 75 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 51 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 181 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 167 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 345 | View |
| 2005 (current) | 7 | 551 | |
| 2004 | 6 | 766 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 466 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 403 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 163 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 325 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 197 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 22 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 29 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 33 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | View |