Acura TL years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Acura TL years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2012 has the most complaints per year, at 8 (130 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 1 (from 62 complaints), 2014 at 4 (from 17 complaints), and 2012 at 8 (from 130 complaints). On the 2012 Acura TL, 36 of 130 complaints name Air bags.
Data as of .
Acura TL reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Acura TL. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → Fewest | 4 | 17 | 3 | Air bags | 21.3 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 1 | 62 | 3 | Steering | 21.3 |
| 2012 → Most | 8 | 130 | 3 | Air bags | 21.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (preferred) or 5W-20 · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/50R17, 245/45R18, 245/40R19 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-182 covers certain 2009-2014 Acura TL vehicles among many Honda and Acura models for Takata driver frontal air-bag inflators that may rupture on deployment. Recall 19V-500 likewise covers certain 2009-2014 TL vehicles in a related Takata driver inflator population. These are multi-model campaigns; dealers replace the inflator. Owners should check NHTSA VIN lookup for open Takata remedies on a specific vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Which Acura TL years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2013 at 1 (from 62 complaints), 2014 at 4 (from 17 complaints), and 2012 at 8 (from 130 complaints).
Which Acura TL year has the most owner complaints?
2012 has the most complaints per year, at 8 (130 complaints). On the 2012 Acura TL, 36 of 130 complaints name Air bags.
How do Acura TL owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Acura TL years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
What oil does an Acura TL take?
0W-20 preferred or 5W-20; capacity is about 4.5 quarts with filter.
What does recall 19V-182 cover on the TL?
Certain 2009-2014 TL vehicles among many Honda and Acura models for Takata driver frontal air bag inflators—see the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
What tire sizes did the UA8/UA9 TL use?
245/50R17, 245/45R18, or 245/40R19 depending on trim.