2008 ACURA TL
4 recalls, 181 complaints - 45 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
181 total complaints
6 crashes 8 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 33 |
| STEERING | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 |
| ENGINE | 10 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 |
| STRUCTURE | 9 |
| SUSPENSION | 8 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2025
My 2016 Ram 1500 (4th‑gen) has a severely rusted and failed front fuel tank strap bracket, causing the tank to sag. This matches the defect described in Recall U04 / NHTSA 18V‑160 for 2009–2012 Ram 1500 trucks, but my VIN is not included. I believe the same safety defect affects ALL rust belt ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2025
No incident has happened yet, my complaint it that there is a safety recall that can affect the rear brake lines on my vehicle, and if the fail it could cause an accident. This vehicle is 9 years old and there still is no solution available from the manufacturer!!! This certainly doesn't seem like a... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 11, 2025
Incident date: May 15, 2015
The contact owns a 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V741000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the recall notification advised to park outsi... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 21, 2025
Incident date: Jun 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact experienced the death wobble. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to control the vehicle and slowed down, and prevented the vehicle from driving off the road into a ditch. The ... Read more
STEERING
Apr 21, 2025
Incident date: Jun 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact experienced the death wobble. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to control the vehicle and slowed down, and prevented the vehicle from driving off the road into a ditch. The ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2024
Incident date: May 9, 2024
Vehicle had electrical system malfunction. Vehicle provided an electrical system malfunction and vehicle starting system malfunction warning message a few days prior to the incident. Vehicle has approximately 20.5K miles on odometer. Before I was able to bring it to service, the electrical system ma... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 23, 2024
Incident date: May 9, 2024
The main seal
POWER TRAIN
Mar 13, 2024
Incident date: Mar 12, 2024
Gear shift will not shift into Park and car will roll where parked depending on the incline. It also will not start unless I use the shifter bypass with a small screwdriver to shift it into neutral to start and then shift into reverse or drive.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 7, 2024
Incident date: Mar 7, 2024
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 7, 2023
Incident date: Sep 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact loss control of the steering wheel and the vehicle drove off the road. The contact drove onto the curb where the vehicle come to a complete stop. The contact shut off the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to ... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Sep 7, 2023
Incident date: Sep 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact loss control of the steering wheel and the vehicle drove off the road. The contact drove onto the curb where the vehicle come to a complete stop. The contact shut off the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 17, 2022
Incident date: Sep 5, 2019
While driving car, speed decelerated despite pressing on gas/accelerator pedal. Total ability to control speed on high way ended, as car crawled to a speed of under 5mph, nearly resulting in being hit by vehicles behind me. Immediately called independent mechanic who advised me to cut off ignition... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 17, 2022
Incident date: Sep 5, 2019
While driving car, speed decelerated despite pressing on gas/accelerator pedal. Total ability to control speed on high way ended, as car crawled to a speed of under 5mph, nearly resulting in being hit by vehicles behind me. Immediately called independent mechanic who advised me to cut off ignition... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 17, 2022
Incident date: Sep 5, 2019
While driving car, speed decelerated despite pressing on gas/accelerator pedal. Total ability to control speed on high way ended, as car crawled to a speed of under 5mph, nearly resulting in being hit by vehicles behind me. Immediately called independent mechanic who advised me to cut off ignition... Read more
STEERING
Jun 27, 2022
Incident date: May 1, 2017
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle there was a whining sound coming from the steering column while making right or left turns. Upon inspection, it was discovered that power steering fluid had leaked from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the loc... Read more
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
May 2, 2022
Incident date: May 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Acura TL. The contact stated that the passenger's side dashboard was cracked near the passenger's side air bag housing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 14, 2022
Incident date: Mar 8, 2022
dash is cracked air bag is not secure seat are torn
SEATS
Mar 14, 2022
Incident date: Mar 8, 2022
dash is cracked air bag is not secure seat are torn
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 14, 2022
Incident date: Mar 8, 2022
dash is cracked air bag is not secure seat are torn
STEERING
Jan 19, 2022
Incident date: Jan 19, 2022
I was driving down HWY 101 in Oregon State in the rain. I was accelerating because I had just turned onto the highway, I got up to about 60 mph whe the car started dinging as it does when you open the door with the keys still in the ignition. The VSA light, as well as the engine, oil, abs and batter... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 19, 2022
Incident date: Jan 19, 2022
I was driving down HWY 101 in Oregon State in the rain. I was accelerating because I had just turned onto the highway, I got up to about 60 mph whe the car started dinging as it does when you open the door with the keys still in the ignition. The VSA light, as well as the engine, oil, abs and batter... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 19, 2022
Incident date: Jan 19, 2022
I was driving down HWY 101 in Oregon State in the rain. I was accelerating because I had just turned onto the highway, I got up to about 60 mph whe the car started dinging as it does when you open the door with the keys still in the ignition. The VSA light, as well as the engine, oil, abs and batter... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 15, 2021
Incident date: Jul 5, 2021
Random slipping/stalling causes not to go in gear.. torque converter could. coolant expansion tank needs replacement hoses and cap causes car not to heat up and operate at regulating temperature. Power steering pump replacement
ENGINE
Sep 15, 2021
Incident date: Jul 5, 2021
Random slipping/stalling causes not to go in gear.. torque converter could. coolant expansion tank needs replacement hoses and cap causes car not to heat up and operate at regulating temperature. Power steering pump replacement
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 15, 2021
Incident date: Jul 5, 2021
Random slipping/stalling causes not to go in gear.. torque converter could. coolant expansion tank needs replacement hoses and cap causes car not to heat up and operate at regulating temperature. Power steering pump replacement
AIR BAGS
Jun 26, 2021
Incident date: Jun 19, 2021
I noticed a vertical straight line/crack in the dashboard of my 2008 Acura TL located on the passenger side, which is directly in the area of the air bag system. Oddly enough it seemed to appear literally overnight. I’ve noticed the crack seems to expand when in cooler temperatures, however the cr... Read more
STEERING
Apr 16, 2021
Incident date: Nov 4, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, HE DETECTED A FUEL AND OIL ODOR. THE CONTACT THEN SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD NEAR THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDSHIELD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND A FIRE DEPARTMENT RE... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION
Apr 15, 2021
Incident date: Feb 27, 2008
STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL02
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 15, 2021
Incident date: Feb 27, 2008
STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL02
POWER TRAIN
Apr 15, 2021
Incident date: Feb 27, 2008
STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, STEERING: HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST: HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL02
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 26, 2021
Incident date: Jan 20, 2021
WAS LOOKING TO SELL MY CAR SOON AND WAS LOOKING ON KELLY BLUE BOOKS AND TURNED OUT MY CAR HAD AN UNRESOLVED RECALL BUT I WAS NEVER GIVEN A NOTICE OR ANY PAPER WORK FROM THE CURRENT DEALERSHIP I AM BUYING FROM. I DID NOTICE THE SAME EXACTLY PROBLEM ON MY CAR THAT WAS LISTED ON THE RECALL INFORMATION ... Read more
STEERING
Dec 14, 2020
Incident date: Feb 21, 2020
FEBRUARY 2020 GOING DOWNHILL AT 30MPH ON A CURVED ROAD, AND MY WHEEL SNAPS TO THE RIGHT THANKS TO RECALLED BALL JOINTS!!!!!!!!! HIT THE CURB, SNAPPED MY ROTOR IN HALF AND THE BRAKE LINE. LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT THRU MY CRADLE. SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL WITH NO STEERING AND NO FREAKING BRAKES AT ALL. OU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Dec 14, 2020
Incident date: Feb 21, 2020
FEBRUARY 2020 GOING DOWNHILL AT 30MPH ON A CURVED ROAD, AND MY WHEEL SNAPS TO THE RIGHT THANKS TO RECALLED BALL JOINTS!!!!!!!!! HIT THE CURB, SNAPPED MY ROTOR IN HALF AND THE BRAKE LINE. LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT THRU MY CRADLE. SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL WITH NO STEERING AND NO FREAKING BRAKES AT ALL. OU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 14, 2020
Incident date: Feb 21, 2020
FEBRUARY 2020 GOING DOWNHILL AT 30MPH ON A CURVED ROAD, AND MY WHEEL SNAPS TO THE RIGHT THANKS TO RECALLED BALL JOINTS!!!!!!!!! HIT THE CURB, SNAPPED MY ROTOR IN HALF AND THE BRAKE LINE. LOWER CONTROL ARM WENT THRU MY CRADLE. SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL WITH NO STEERING AND NO FREAKING BRAKES AT ALL. OU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 19, 2020
Incident date: Jan 6, 2020
BRAKES FEEL SPONGY EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE BRAKE BLEEDING AS WELL AS A MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT. PEOPLE ON ACURA TL TYPE S FORUMS ARE REPORTING THAT AIR IS BEING INTRODUCED THROUGH THE VSA/ABS MODULATOR.
AIR BAGS
Dec 23, 2019
Incident date: Nov 28, 2019
THERE IS A LONG GASH IN THE DASHBOARD BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BASED ON INTERNET SEARCHES AND ACURA HAS NOT ISSUED ANY RECALL FOR THE SAME EVEN THOUGH IT POSES A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK. I REACHED OUT TO ACURA CORPORATE AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 23, 2019
Incident date: Nov 28, 2019
THERE IS A LONG GASH IN THE DASHBOARD BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. APPARENTLY THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BASED ON INTERNET SEARCHES AND ACURA HAS NOT ISSUED ANY RECALL FOR THE SAME EVEN THOUGH IT POSES A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK. I REACHED OUT TO ACURA CORPORATE AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT BECAUSE MY VEHICLE IS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 11, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
I AM THE ONLY OWNER WITH 39,000 MILES ON IT. I MOVED TO SOUTH FLORIDA 5 YEARS AGO. THE DASHBOARD HAS MAJOR CRACKS OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I SAW THIS "LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 21, 2019
Incident date: Aug 5, 2019
THE AREA AROUND MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG ON THE DASH IS COMPLETELY CRACKED AND DAMAGED. I'M CONCERNED THAT THE AIRBAG IS DAMAGED UNDER NEATH AND WILL NOT DEPLOY DURING A ACCIDENT. THESE CRACKS JUST APPEARED ONE DAY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND A FEW DAYS LATER MORE CRACKS. ACURA SHOULD TRULY... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 14, 2019
Incident date: Oct 3, 2019
AFTER OWNING THE ACURA TL FOR 11 YEARS, ONE DAY LAST WEEK, I NOTICED 2 CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. THE CAR WAS PARKED ON A CITY STREET. I AM AFRAID THAT IF THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS, PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD COULD FLY OUT.
AIR BAGS
Aug 30, 2019
Incident date: Jul 15, 2019
DASHBOARD CRACKS: POTENTIAL DANGER OF AIRBAG FAILURE OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, MY CAR HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. OF PARTICULAR CONCERN IS A LARGE CRACK WHICH JUST RECENTLY APPEARED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT. (SEE PHOTOS) I AM VERY CONCERNED... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 30, 2019
Incident date: Jul 15, 2019
DASHBOARD CRACKS: POTENTIAL DANGER OF AIRBAG FAILURE OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, MY CAR HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL CRACKS IN THE DASHBOARD. OF PARTICULAR CONCERN IS A LARGE CRACK WHICH JUST RECENTLY APPEARED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG UNIT. (SEE PHOTOS) I AM VERY CONCERNED... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
CRACKED DASH BOARD. THREE SEPARATE CRACKS. I'M POSITIVE THIS IS GOING TO EFFECT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. CLEARLY THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE. I'D SUGGEST GETTING AN ATTORNEY. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT
AIR BAGS
Aug 2, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
CRACKED DASH BOARD. THREE SEPARATE CRACKS. I'M POSITIVE THIS IS GOING TO EFFECT THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. CLEARLY THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE. I'D SUGGEST GETTING AN ATTORNEY. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT
AIR BAGS
Jul 29, 2019
Incident date: Jul 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 ACURA TL. WHILE THE CONTACT'S GRANDDAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR AN IMPACT. THE DRIVER AND FRONT AND REAR PASSENGERS HAD RINGING IN THEIR EARS AND SAW FLASHING LIGHTS DUE TO THE AIR BAG EXPLOSION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND MEDICAL ATTENTIO... Read more
STEERING
Jul 22, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS TWO DEEP CRACKS AROUND THE PERIMETER. MY CONCERN IS THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. MY CAR WAS PARKED WHEN THE FIRST CRACK APPEARED. THE SECOND CRACK HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND I SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE STEERING HAS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND WHEN TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 22, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS TWO DEEP CRACKS AROUND THE PERIMETER. MY CONCERN IS THE AIRBAG WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. MY CAR WAS PARKED WHEN THE FIRST CRACK APPEARED. THE SECOND CRACK HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND I SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE STEERING HAS A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND WHEN TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 17, 2019
Incident date: Jul 8, 2019
THE CAR DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY CRACKED RIGHT ABOVE THE AIRBAG, WHICH IS ALLOWING HEAT TO SEEP IN.
AIR BAGS
Jul 14, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
I HAVE ALREADY PAID ACURA TO REPLACE MY DASHBOARD ONCE DUE TO THE AIRBAG PUSHING UP ON DASH AND CRACKING IT. I NOW HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN, THE DASH HAS CRACKED ON PASSENGER SIDE IN PERFECT RECTANGLE WHERE AIRBAG IS LOCATED. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT DEPLOYMENT IS LIKLEY/IMMINENET AND I AM URGI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 18, 2019
Incident date: May 10, 2019
I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT, AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I ACCELERATED, THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE WITH MODERATE THROTTLE. I HAD TO FLOOR THE THROTTLE TO MOVE, AND THE ENGINE RPM JUMPED TO ABOUT 6000. THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT, EITHER AUTOMATICALLY OR THROUGH THE "MANUAL" FUNCTION ON THE GEAR SEL... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2008 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, 2008 ACURA TL
45 manufacturer communications from 31 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 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
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
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-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-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
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 - 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 - 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
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-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
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 (current) | 4 | 181 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 167 | View |
| 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 |