2007 ACURA TL
4 recalls, 167 complaints - 48 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.
12V222000 May 17, 2012
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
Honda is recalling certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL and model year 2003-2007 Accord V6 vehicles. In May 2012, Honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2007 and 2008 Acura TL vehicles. In September 2012, Honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 573,147 ... Read more
Consequence
If this occurs, power steering fluid can leak onto a hot catalytic converter, leading to smoke and possibly an under-hood fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a new heat resistant power steering hose, free of charge. The original recall began in June 2012, and owners of those vehicles may obtain the free remedy. Sufficient parts are not yet available for owners of the vehicles covered by the September 2... 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.
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).
Complaint Statistics
167 total complaints
2 crashes 7 fires 6 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 41 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 |
| STEERING | 15 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 |
| STRUCTURE | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
Brake line failure , i have a 2014 E350 that the rear brake lines failed , all rusted and corroded , mercedes should extend the warranty on brake lines as they did with the subframe , this is a major safty concern , when you buy a mercedes you expect you are buying a top of the line car not all plas... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
Message showing on dash "Shift to Park" when the vehicle is in park. Brought to dealer and had to have the transmission control assembly replaced. The total for this was $506.23
AIR BAGS
Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Feb 14, 2024
NHTSA Recall Number23V334 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available It will be one year next month and still no remedy. I want to trade this car and dealerships have significantly reduced the value citing the unresolved recall restricting their resale.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 2, 2023
Incident date: Apr 13, 2023
While driving down a city street, heard a very loud crack/bang, and lost control of the vehicle. Fortunately I was going slow, 20-30mph and was able to safely stop. Upon exiting the vehicle, the rear driver side wheel was hanging at a weird angle. Looking under the car, the entire trailing arm and w... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 3, 2023
Incident date: Jan 11, 2023
The horn doesn’t work. Everything mechanically works great. Concern is if airbag works Never worked since purchased in January 2015.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Apr 3, 2023
Incident date: Jan 11, 2023
The horn doesn’t work. Everything mechanically works great. Concern is if airbag works Never worked since purchased in January 2015.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 19, 2023
Incident date: Jul 1, 2021
Hello my car has had an ongoing issue that was recalled for the 2009 to 2013 year Honda pilots regarding oil consumption. My car constantly has issues with misfiring due to oil on the spark plugs. This started happening around 90000 miles on my vehicle. After several expensive repairs including havi... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2022
Incident date: Aug 1, 2022
The car dashboard is severely cracking. More specifically, there is an area on the right passenger side that has cracked outlining where the airbag is located. It is feared that due to this cracking the airbag may falsely break free at any time.
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Aug 30, 2022
Incident date: Aug 23, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that multiple cracks had formed on the dashboard, exposing the passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dashboard was originally replaced under warranty. Recently, the contact stated that the failure returned with ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 21, 2022
Incident date: Aug 21, 2022
The passenger side air bag that is located under the dashboard has caused the dashboard to crack around the outline of the air bag unit. Cracks in the dashboard can result in pieces of the dashboard being projected into the eyes and face of passengers once the passenger airbag deploys. The cracks al... Read more
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Nov 8, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacture... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 8, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
The contact owns a 2007 Acura TL. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacture... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 16, 2021
Incident date: Jan 12, 2021
THE HFI UNIT/BLUETOOTH OVERHEATS OR DRAWS POWER WHEN CAR IS NOT ON. AFTER 2+ DAYS OF NOT BEING TURNED ON. IT DRAINS THE CAR BATTERY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 21, 2020
Incident date: Jul 21, 2020
THE BATTERY DRAINS AFTER THE CAR SITS IN ONE SPOT FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS. HAD TO BUY A NEW BATTERY. IT DID IT AGAIN. THE ALTERNATOR IS GOOD. BUT THE BATTERY KEEPS DRAINING. CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS WORK OR TAKING TIME TO GO GET THE BATTERY RECHARGED EVERY WEEK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A COUPLE OF MON... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 17, 2019
Incident date: Dec 9, 2019
DTC P0171 DTCP0174 NEED TO UPDATE THE PGM-FI SOFTWARE WITH THE HDS SERVICE BULLETIN 08-043
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 9, 2019
Incident date: Sep 2, 2019
THE DASHBOARD CRACKED RIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REQUIRING THE DASHBOARD TO NEED REPLACING. ACURA WON'T COVER THE EXPENSE DESPITE THE FACT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND VERY DANGEROUS.
AIR BAGS
Dec 9, 2019
Incident date: Sep 2, 2019
THE DASHBOARD CRACKED RIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG REQUIRING THE DASHBOARD TO NEED REPLACING. ACURA WON'T COVER THE EXPENSE DESPITE THE FACT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND VERY DANGEROUS.
AIR BAGS
Nov 20, 2019
Incident date: Nov 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, THE DRIVER, PASSENGER, PASSENGER SEAT, AND PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT OCCURRING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND SIDE. THE DRIVER RECEIVE... Read more
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 15, 2019
Incident date: Dec 6, 2017
CRACKED DASHBOARD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 10, 2019
Incident date: Feb 10, 2019
OWNED THIS CAR SINCE NEW 12 YEARS AGO. BATTERY ALWAYS DRAINS IF NOT DRIVEN IN 7 DAYS OR SO. CONSTANT PROBLEM THROUGH 4 BATTERIES. JUST GOT A NEW BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR. CAR IS GARAGED. DIDN'T DRIVE IT FOR 10 DAYS. DEAD BATTERY AGAIN. BLOGS TELL ME THIS IS EXTREMELY COMMON WITH 2004-2008 ACURA TL S... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 28, 2018
Incident date: Dec 27, 2018
THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 28, 2018
Incident date: Dec 27, 2018
THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN... Read more
STEERING
Dec 28, 2018
Incident date: Dec 27, 2018
THE DASH IS PREMATURLY CRACKING CAUSING PIECES TO BECOME POTENTIAL PROJECTILES IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE CRACKS MAY POSSIBLY ALSO CAUSE THE AIRBAG TO NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY. ALSO THE POWERSTEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID SEVERELY. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR EVERY 2007 AN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 12, 2018
Incident date: Sep 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH ENCLOSURE HOUSING FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURE TRAVELED FROM THE DASHBOARD TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS ONLY EVIDENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 5, 2018
Incident date: Jan 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD CONTAINED WIDE CRACKS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 27, 2018
Incident date: Jul 27, 2018
I AM REPORTING THIS TODAY AS I FEAR FOR SAFETY CONCERNS ON MY 2007 ACURA TL TYPE S. RECENTLY I HAVE NOTICED A CRACK FORMING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOY AREA. THIS CRACK IS FORMING PERFECTLY AROUND THE FAULT DASH WHERE THE AIRBAG WOULD DEPLOY. I FEAR FOR SAFETY AS IF THIS CRACK COMPLETE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 3, 2018
Incident date: Jun 27, 2018
THE DASHBOARD, IN THE AREAS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG, IF BEGINNING TO CRACK. DUE TO THE CRACK APPEARING IN A STRAIGHT LINE, SEEMING TO OUTLINE THE AIRBAG LOCATED UNDER THE DASH, I BELIEVE IT TO BE A DEFECT WITH THE AIRBAG. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL ACURA DEALER AND AM WAITING FOR THEM TO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 1, 2018
Incident date: May 1, 2018
THERE IS A LARGE CRACK (ROUGHLY 10 IN.) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. BELOW THE CRACK IS WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ACURA TL PRODUCTION (2004-2007). SINCE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED RIGHT BELOW THE CRACK, THERE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 1, 2018
Incident date: May 1, 2018
THERE IS A LARGE CRACK (ROUGHLY 10 IN.) ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD. BELOW THE CRACK IS WHERE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM IN ACURA TL PRODUCTION (2004-2007). SINCE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS LOCATED RIGHT BELOW THE CRACK, THERE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 10, 2018
Incident date: Mar 5, 2018
DASH IS CRACKING, OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE.
AIR BAGS
Apr 24, 2018
Incident date: Apr 4, 2016
DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED MANY CRACKS EVEN WITH REGUALAR CARE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FOR THESE VEHICLES.
SUSPENSION
Apr 2, 2018
Incident date: Mar 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. TH... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 2, 2018
Incident date: Mar 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 11, 2018
Incident date: Mar 10, 2018
MY 2007 ACCURA TL HAS A BATTERY DRAIN PROBLEM. I HAVE A NEW INTERSTATE BATTERY IN IT. I PARK IT ON OUR DRIVEWAY AND AFTER 3-5 DAYS OF IT BEING PARKED, NOT DRIVEN, THE NEW BATTERY IS DRAINED OF POWER AND WILL NOT START THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. IT STARTS AND WILL CONTINUE TO STAR... Read more
SEATS
Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2016
POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP
POWER TRAIN
Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2016
POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 23, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2016
POWER STEERING FRONT AND REAR MOUNT. SEAT AND DASH BOARD FUEL CAP
AIR BAGS
Jan 31, 2018
Incident date: Jan 18, 2018
DASHBOARD CRACKING AROUND THE AIRBAG. CONCERN THAT THE AIRBAG WILL THROW PIECES OF DASHBOARD AT PASSENGER AND MAY NOT INFLATE EVENLY. POTENTIALLY INJURYING PASSENGER.
AIR BAGS
Jan 4, 2018
Incident date: Dec 15, 2017
DASH STARTED TO CRACK AT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON THE RIGHT SIDE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE IT HAS BECOME WEAKER ON ONE SIDE THAN THE OTHER. THE CRACK HAS STARTED TO TRAVEL TOWARDS THE WINDSHIELD AND A LITTLE BIT TOWARDS THE GROVE BOX COMPARTMENT. IT HAPPENED OVERNIGHT WHILE THE V... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 28, 2017
Incident date: Oct 10, 2017
CRACKS OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS THAT EXTEND OVER TO THE DRIVERS SIDE. CONCERNED OF SAFETY ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING WITH THE COMPROMISED INTEGRITY OF THE DASH.
AIR BAGS
Dec 18, 2017
Incident date: Dec 5, 2017
WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY 35 MPH ON ROUTE 9 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON ALMOST CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR IS NOW LOCKED RENDERING THE SEAT BELT USELESS. ACURA TOWED THE CAR TO A DEALER WHO UPLOADED ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 18, 2017
Incident date: Dec 5, 2017
WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY 35 MPH ON ROUTE 9 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONT SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON ALMOST CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT. THE SEAT BELT ACTUATOR IS NOW LOCKED RENDERING THE SEAT BELT USELESS. ACURA TOWED THE CAR TO A DEALER WHO UPLOADED ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 30, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2017
PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 30, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2017
PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 30, 2017
Incident date: Jul 17, 2017
PASSENGER DASH ABOVE AIRBAG, IS CRACKED. THE CRACK BEGAN AS A SINGLE PERFORATION, COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD DIRECTION OUTWARD, DIRECTLY ABOVE WHERE THE AIRBAG IS HOUSED. ONE DAY TO THE NEXT IT JUST APPEARED. IT BEGAN WITH A SINGLE CRACK IN JULY 2017, NOW IN NOV 2017, AN IDENTICAL CRACK LAYS ADJACEN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO LONG VERTICAL CRACKS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS NOTED BY THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT OVER 7 YEARS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE CRACKING. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
MY DASHBOARD HAS TWO LONG VERTICAL CRACKS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS NOTED BY THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS RECEIVED. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED CONTINUOUSLY SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT OVER 7 YEARS. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT TO CAUSE THE CRACKING. ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 18, 2017
Incident date: Aug 12, 2017
DASH IS CRACKING NEAR THE AIRBAG.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 26, 2017
PROLONGED HIGH TEMPERATURES AND/ OR HIGH HUMIDITY CAUSE THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IN A MATTER OF DAYS, THE CRACK SPREADS ALL OVER THE AIRBAG AREA AND DASHBOARD. THE MATERIAL DEFECT EFFECTS ACURA TLS AND TL TYPES FROM 2004-2008. CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 26, 2017
PROLONGED HIGH TEMPERATURES AND/ OR HIGH HUMIDITY CAUSE THE DASHBOARD TO CRACK ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IN A MATTER OF DAYS, THE CRACK SPREADS ALL OVER THE AIRBAG AREA AND DASHBOARD. THE MATERIAL DEFECT EFFECTS ACURA TLS AND TL TYPES FROM 2004-2008. CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2007 ACURA TL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
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, 2007 ACURA TL
48 manufacturer communications from 34 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 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 7 |
| 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
B23040A
May 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time
B21120A
Jan 25, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a re
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
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
B05-018
Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
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.
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.
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
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
SB08057
Mar 30, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The HandsFreeLink (HFL) system doesn?t work, and/or the battery sometimes won?t start the vehicle.
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.
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
08-057
Mar 30, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
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
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
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
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Service Bulletin
Dec 17, 2014
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
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
DLR MSG - Safety
Feb 7, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Dealer message - In May 2010 and June 2012, American Honda announced a safety recall for 2004-08 TSX and 2007-08 TL due to a potentially leaking power steering feed hose. For some time, the countermeasure hoses and required repair parts h
DLR MSG - Safety
Feb 7, 2014
010000 STEERING
Dealer message - In May 2010 and June 2012, American Honda announced a safety recall for 2004-08 TSX and 2007-08 TL due to a potentially leaking power steering feed hose. For some time, the countermeasure hoses and required repair parts h
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-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
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
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-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-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-10-035
Mar 31, 2011
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
HONDA: THE DRIVE BELT SQUEAKS WHEN A COLD ENGINE IS STARTED BECAUSE THE A/C PULLEY IS RUBBING AGAINST THE DRIVE BELT. *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
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
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
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 (current) | 4 | 167 | |
| 2006 | 6 | 345 | View |
| 2005 | 7 | 551 | View |
| 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 |