2013 Acura TLAcura Tl 2013

Complaint Information: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, Recall Investigations, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 141912 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2013 acura ilx, 2015 rdx, 2005-2010 and 2012 rl, 2009-2014 tl, 2010 and 2012 zdx, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2011-2013 and 2015 cr-z, 2009-2013 fit, 2013 fit ev, 2010-2011 and 2013 insight and 2007-2014 ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
    honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began august 12, 2019. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are s5b and w59.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 140872 [USA]: 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.
    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, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 cr-v, 2003-2011 element, 2007 fit, 2002-2004 odyssey, 2003-2008 pilot, and 2006-2014 ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
    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 service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is u40.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 106448 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 honda cr-v, 2011-2015 cr-z, 2010-2014 fcx, and insight, 2009-2013 fit, 2013-2014 fit ev, 2007-2014 ridgeline, 2013-2016 acura ilx, 2013-2014 acura ilx hybrid, 2007-2016 rdx, 2005-2012 acura rl, 2009-2014 acura tl, and 2010-2013 acura zdx vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
    honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began march 2017. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are jy0, jy1, and jy2.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

  • Recall 2016046 [Canada]: Airbag
    On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: dealers will inspect/replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator. Note: honda canada has created a special airbag inflator hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact: for honda owners: 1-877-445-7754 for acura owners: 1-877-445-9844

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B98015 - EQUIPMENT: Special tool loan program: under tools available for loan, the list has been updated.
  • B18-020 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • B18-020 - EQUIPMENT: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • BPaS02262021905 - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2009-2014 tls, tsxs & tsx wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
  • BPaS02102021903 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2009-2014 tls, tsxs & tsx wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
  • B15090E - WHEELS: Servicenews article - do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall damage or anything stuck in the tread? While you're checking for leaks, check the valve stem; it could have oxidation buildup from road salt. This buildu
  • BPaS01222021905 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2009-2014 tls, tsxs & tsx wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
  • BPaS01062021905 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2009-2014 tls, tsxs & tsx wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
  • BPaS12102020 - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2009-2014 tls, tsxs & tsx wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
  • B20-006 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • B18-020 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • B19-052 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service bulletin - due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided this service bulletin (19-052) as a mechanism to cover clients
  • DORE5C4S09 - 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
  • BBOM08312019 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Dealer message - on january 16, 2019, acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7l v6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warr
  • ONL6E108202019 - STEERING: Owner notification letter - the vehicle's steering may feel heavier than normal - or is hard to turn - particularly when the vehicle is not moving because of an electric power steering (eps) control unit failure. If this happens, either the
  • B19-006 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
  • ONL6E107192019 - STEERING: Owner notification letter - the vehicle's steering may feel heavier than normal - or is hard to turn - particularly when the vehicle is not moving because of an electric power steering (eps) control unit failure. If this happens, either the
  • BBOM07112019 - STEERING: "dealer message - on april 19, 2019, acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 acura tl vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (eps) system. On june 1, 2019, acura announced an expansion to include cov
  • B19-021 - STEERING: Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the eps (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels heavie
  • BBOM06012019901 - STEERING: "dealer message - on april 19, 2019, acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 acura tl vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (eps) system. Today, june 1, 2019, acura is announcing a vehicle populatio
  • B19-021 - STEERING: Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the eps (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels heavie
  • B19-006 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
  • B18-009 - ENGINE (PWS): Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
  • BBOM04192019 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Dealer message - today, april 19, 2019, acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 acura tl vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (eps) system. Under certain conditions, affected vehicles may exper
  • B19-021 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the eps (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles.
  • B19-006 - ENGINE (PWS): Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
  • ONL6C502142019 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Owner notification letter - on certain 2009-14 acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7l v6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine operation. These deposits restrict the control ring's ability
  • BBOM01162019901 - ENGINE (PWS): Dealer message - today, january 16, 2019, acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7l v6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura is extending the
  • B19-006 - ENGINE (PWS): Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
  • B18-048 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Service bulletin - after the software update, some vehicles, based on how they are driven (extreme conditions), may still experience atf deterioration after updating the pgm-fi or a/t system and the shudder may return. The problem is typica
  • B18-047 - POWER TRAIN: Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American honda investigated the judder and found that the to
  • B16-046 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Service bulletin - this bulletin is replaced by 18-047, 2012-14 tl: judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch (snapshot required)
  • B18-009 - ENGINE (PWS): Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
  • B18-020 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • BBOM05242018901 - 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
  • B18-009 - ENGINE (PWS): Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
  • B18-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
  • B18-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
  • B18-009 - ENGINE (PWS): Service bulletin - the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
  • B18010F - ENGINE (PWS): Servicenews article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?S manual may find that oil consumpt
  • Service Bulletin - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Service bulletin - the mil comes on and dtc P0455 (evap system large leak) and/or dtc P0456 (evap system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel f
  • B18010F - ENGINE (PWS): Servicenews article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?S manual may find that oil consumpt
  • Service Bulletin - STRUCTURE: Service bulletin - the moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate
  • Service Bulletin - STRUCTURE: Service bulletin - the moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operat
  • Service Bulletin - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY: Service bulletin - the moonroof will not auto-close or will reverse direction when contacting the wind deflector. The drain channel rods create too much friction when the moonroof is closing, which causes the anti-pinch function to operate
  • Service Bulletin - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Service bulletin - the mil comes on and dtc P0455 (evap system large leak) and/or dtc P0456 (evap system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel
  • BTS160705 - ENGINE (PWS): Techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?S manual may find that oil con
  • Service Bulletin - 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.
  • Service Bulletin - ENGINE (PWS): Service bulletin - there is a gurgle or chirp from under the hood at cold-start-up. There is a restriction in the atf filter.
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a r
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a r
  • Service Bulletin - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER: Service bulletin - the driver's seat cushion cover comes loose. The seat cushion and tci (thermal change insert) bag are pushing up against the seat cushion cover and are popping the tabs.
  • ENG REQ - BER150 - BRAKES (PWS): Engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle p
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a r
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Dealer message - american honda (ahm)is investigating certain 2013 tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a re
  • ENG REQ - BER150 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL: Engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle p
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL: Dealer message - american honda (ahm)is investigating certain 2013 tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a re
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a r
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a re
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a r
  • BTS160705 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owners manual may find that oil con
  • BER15030A - BRAKES (PWS): Engineering request - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with clients reporting brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attemp
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a r
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - BRAKES (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013tls with a complaint of brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a re
  • B-JID-02102016-3 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - dealer q&a regarding 2005-2016 multi model driver's airbag inflator recall.
  • B-JID-02102016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - on friday, we informed you that acura is putting in place a number of provisions and programs to support you and our clients affected by the 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator stop sale/safety recall announced
  • B-JID-02052016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - weve been working to address the questions and concerns weve received from the national dealer advisory board and members of advisory committees, as well as from many of you through our field representatives related to t
  • B-FTD-02052016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - on friday, january 29th, american honda no��fied nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. This recall is due to the takata driver's side airbag inf
  • B-APS-02082016-3 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
  • B05-018 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Service bulletin - navigation system information.
  • BTS160705 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: "techline summary article - some clients may complain that the low oil pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owners manual may find that oil co
  • BPAS11022016902 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Dealer messages - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. To fully understand the cause of thi
  • B-ANS-02192016-3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: "stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 02.19.16"
  • B-ANS-02192016-3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010).
  • BAN-02252016-302 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
  • B-AN-02252016-30 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
  • BPS-03312016-302 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators
  • B-PS-03312016-30 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag
  • B-JID-02032016-9 - EQUIPMENT: Dealer message - press release is available for the safety recall affected 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
  • B-CA-01302016-90 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - although vehicles affected by the recent airbag safety recall are not clear at this time, potentially affected vins have been loaded into the system for stop sale purposes.
  • B16-010 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - in certain vehicles, the drivers (front) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to
  • B-CA-02152016-30 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. Due to this, the following models are subject to a recall and stop sale orde
  • B-AP-02172016-30 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - should you receive a request for alternate transportation from a customer affected by the 2005-2016 acura multi-model drivers airbag inflator recall where a campaign part is not available for the repair, please follow the
  • B-ANS-03252016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 03.25.16"
  • B-ANS-03252016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010). All changes/updates from the
  • B-ANS-03182016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 03.18.16"
  • B-ANS-03182016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010)."
  • B-ANS-02262016-3 - AIR BAGS: Updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
  • B-ANS-02262016-3 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
  • BTS160705 - ENGINE (PWS): "techline summary article - engine oil consumption may be exceeding client expectations. If you get a vehicle in for an oil consumption concern, be sure to run an oil consumption test using the engine oil consumption test job aid in sis. W
  • BPAS10062016902 - ENGINE (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. To fully understand the cause of this
  • BPAS10032016904 - ENGINE (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. To fully understand the cause of this
  • B-PAS-09122013-9 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2013 tls with speaker noise issues. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
  • TAKATA_TEXT MESS - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_TEXT MESS - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_HAWAII PO - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_HAWAII NE - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_HAWAII FL - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_FLORIDA D - 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.
  • BPAS09152016902 - ENGINE (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. To fully understand the cause of this
  • BPAS09092016901 - ENGINE (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. To fully understand the cause of this
  • BPAS08312016902 - ENGINE (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. To fully understand the cause of this
  • B16046 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Service bulletin - a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American honda investigated the judder and found that the tor
  • B-PAS-07282016-9 - ENGINE (PWS): Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd tls & 2010-2013 zdxs with a client complaint of higher than expected engine oil consumption. To fully understand the cause of this
  • SB-10-11-2013 - EQUIPMENT: Acura: an investigation into noise in the speaker of certain vehicles and would need to be inspected. Model 2012-2013 tl. *pe
  • ASN-49584 - 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
Known Recall Investigations
  • Air bag acu electrical overstress investigation as of 20190419

    The office of defects investigation (odi) is expanding the investigation to include the equipment supplier and vehicle manufacturers (oems) using this unit.The investigation focuses on acus manufactured by trw, now zf-trw (zf) , the tier-one supplier to hyundai and kia and the other affected oems.The acu senses a vehicle crash to determine whether air bag deployment is required, and if so, deploys the appropriate air bags and other supplemental restraints.Zf supplied subject acus to six oems: fca, honda, hyundai, kia, mitsubishi and toyota.Internal to the acu is an electronic component (an application specific integrated circuit, or asic) that monitors signals from crash sensors.A failure of the asic may prevent deployment of the required air bags and devices, or may otherwise affect the proper operation of the acu.The acu is located in the passenger compartment, and electrical wiring connects the asic to sensors located at the front of the vehicle.Odi’s current understanding is that a crash event may, in and of itself, produce harmful signals on the sensor wiring capable of damaging the asic, although the probability of this occurring appears to be low.While the acu incorporates electrical circuitry intended to protect the asic from harmful signals, the level and effectiveness of the protective circuitry varies by oem customer.During pe18-003, hyundai and kia filed recalls (18v-137 and 18v-363 respectively) to address a defect that could result in acu disablement and non-deployments.According to the filings, the disablement occurs in certain types of frontal crash events.Both filings discussed a condition known as electrical overstress (eos) that affected the subject asic and was likely caused by electrical signals that entered the acu via sensor wiring.The recalled vehicles used acus that had the lowest levels of asic protection while non-recalled hyundai and kia products using subject acus had higher levels of protection.Odi has not identified any eos failures in the non-recalled kia and hyundai populations.In september 2016, fca filed recall 16v-668 for certain model year (my) 2010 to 2014 chrysler, dodge and jeep products also manufactured with the subject acu.In that filing, fca also discussed an eos condition that resulted in a failure of the subject asic, which caused air bag non-deployment. Fca noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle.Other fca vehicles that also used the subject acu, but not the cross-car harnessing, had not experienced eos failures, despite similar time in service. The recalled fca vehicles used a mid-level form of asic protection.Other fca vehicles that did not use cross car wiring, or used higher levels of asic protection, have not been recalled.Odi has not identified any eos failures in the non-recalled fca population.Recently, odi has identified two substantial frontal crash events (one fatal) involving toyota products where eos is suspected as the likely cause of the non-deployments.The crashes involved a my 2018 and a my 2019 corolla equipped with the subject acu that incorporated higher levels of asic protection.Additionally, both acus were found to be non-communicative (meaning the acu could not be read with an event data recorder) after the crash, a condition found in other cases where eos occurred with other oems.No other eos events have been identified for other toyota products (including corolla models that used the subject acu since my 2011), or for the honda and mitsubishi vehicles that use the subject acu.Odi plans to evaluate the susceptibility of the subject acu designs to electrical signals, as well as other vehicle factors that can either lead to, or reduce the likelihood of, an eos event.Additionally, odi will evaluate whether an unreasonable risk exists that requires further field action.

OBD-II Error Codes

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

  • P0455 [2] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
  • P0456 [2] Evaporative Emissions System Small Leak Detected
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20210423

2013 acura tl - 64,500 miles - driving on freeway in heavy traffic - check steering light comes on - was going to move over to far right lane and stop at next exit to check issue - steering wheel began to lock and would not let me go to right - instantly turned on flashers hoping someone would go around - all i could do to make it to side of road - had to leave car and call uber to arrive safely to my destination - began looking at complains - apparently this has been an ongoing complaint and no safety warnings / recalls have been filed - went with acura due to their recommendations of very safe and dependable car but am very disappointed and no excuse for putting people in such a dangerous situation- please do something before some is killed - at the very least give a warning that this has been happening - is acura trying to loose repeat customers- they are succeeding - terrible reputation for acura if u don't do the right thing and put your customers first - we've been loyal -now it is your turn to show loyalty to us - -

NoNoN NoneNone20210422

2013 acura tl - 64,500 miles - driving on freeway in heavy traffic - check steering light comes on - was going to move over to far right lane and stop at next exit to check issue - steering wheel began to lock and would not let me go to right - instantly turned on flashers hoping someone would go around - all i could do to make it to side of road - had to leave car and call uber to arrive safely to my destination - began looking at complains - apparently this has been an ongoing complaint and no safety warnings / recalls have been filed - went with acura due to their recommendations of very safe and dependable car but am very disappointed and no excuse for putting people in such a dangerous situation- please do something before some is killed - at the very least give a warning that this has been happening - is acura trying to loose repeat customers- they are succeeding - terrible reputation for acura if u don't do the right thing and put your customers first - we've been loyal -now it is your turn to show loyalty to us - -

NoNoN 1 InjuredNone20210202

I was driving home when my air bag on driver side deployed

NoNoN 1 InjuredNone20210201

I was driving home when my air bag on driver side deployed

NoNoN NoneNone20201210

2013 acura tl steering got locked after check power steering system, this is very risky if i was on highway and would have happen during driving. Such problems needs to be addressed by co asap as this is life threatening to driver including passengers in vehicle during problem. Steering is locked and can't move in any direction.

NoNoN NoneNone20201209

2013 acura tl steering got locked after check power steering system, this is very risky if i was on highway and would have happen during driving. Such problems needs to be addressed by co asap as this is life threatening to driver including passengers in vehicle during problem. Steering is locked and can't move in any direction.

NoNoN NoneNone20201021

I was driving home with my kids and the steering practically locked up, but i was still going about 50 mph. Thankfully, we didn't get hit while i guided the car over to stop safely. The panel just told me to check the steering system... While i was trying not to get hit after losing all power to my steering with no warning while driving. Had vehicle towed home, as it was nighttime. Now i have to get it sent to someone who might tell me anything. This looks like a serious trend based off of what i've read on this sight. It's dangerous and i'm sure getting it fixed will be costly. This is a serious issue on many levels.

NoNoN NoneNone20201020

I was driving home with my kids and the steering practically locked up, but i was still going about 50 mph. Thankfully, we didn't get hit while i guided the car over to stop safely. The panel just told me to check the steering system... While i was trying not to get hit after losing all power to my steering with no warning while driving. Had vehicle towed home, as it was nighttime. Now i have to get it sent to someone who might tell me anything. This looks like a serious trend based off of what i've read on this sight. It's dangerous and i'm sure getting it fixed will be costly. This is a serious issue on many levels.

NoNoN NoneNone20201019

Could had an accident i was on the freeway and all of a sudden the light on my car came on saying that the power steering had gone out at that time i realize that i could not control the car it was hard i had to get a feel for it to turn it so i could pull off to the side and then that's when i called aaa to come and tow the car because i could not steer it. My car has 75,000 miles only. That's a major part that was a very frightening experience

NoNoN NoneNone20201018

Could had an accident i was on the freeway and all of a sudden the light on my car came on saying that the power steering had gone out at that time i realize that i could not control the car it was hard i had to get a feel for it to turn it so i could pull off to the side and then that's when i called aaa to come and tow the car because i could not steer it. My car has 75,000 miles only. That's a major part that was a very frightening experience

NoNoN NoneNone20200926

I was driving my 2013 acura tl on the interstate when i got an 'electronic power steering ' error that resulted in my steering wheel required me to use all my strength to pull over to the emergency lane. The vehicle's steering became very heavy and was very hard to turn. I am fortunate that my wife was not driving, because she would not have had the strength to pull over to the emergency lane without power steering. Acura should be ashamed of themselves to not have issued a recall for this issue.

NoNoN NoneNone20200925

I was driving my 2013 acura tl on the interstate when i got an 'electronic power steering ' error that resulted in my steering wheel required me to use all my strength to pull over to the emergency lane. The vehicle's steering became very heavy and was very hard to turn. I am fortunate that my wife was not driving, because she would not have had the strength to pull over to the emergency lane without power steering. Acura should be ashamed of themselves to not have issued a recall for this issue.

NoNoN NoneNone20200903

While backing out of my garage the check "electronic power system" indicator light came on as i was backing into the street out of my driveway. As i entered the street the steering wheel locked and would not let me turn the wheel to complete turning to straighten the wheels to drive forward. I was literally stuck in the middle of the street and i live on the downside of a hill so cars can't see me until they top the hill, fortunately my husband was home and helped push the car back into the driveway. Although not as scary as some of the incidents i have read about the eps module failing, i understand the fear they must have had with this happening on a busy highway or street. I now have to have my car towed to the nearest acura dealership which is 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic because i'm to afraid to drive on the freeway. The cost of repair that was quoted is astronomical, $420 labor, $780.06 for the part...Not to mention the tow$$. Really... Acura/honda, you got to know this is a safty issue if there ever was one! What will it take...A grandmother (like me) driving her grand kids to daycare to lose control before you acknowledge this is a problem. Nhtsa, please follow up!

NoNoN NoneNone20200902

While backing out of my garage the check "electronic power system" indicator light came on as i was backing into the street out of my driveway. As i entered the street the steering wheel locked and would not let me turn the wheel to complete turning to straighten the wheels to drive forward. I was literally stuck in the middle of the street and i live on the downside of a hill so cars can't see me until they top the hill, fortunately my husband was home and helped push the car back into the driveway. Although not as scary as some of the incidents i have read about the eps module failing, i understand the fear they must have had with this happening on a busy highway or street. I now have to have my car towed to the nearest acura dealership which is 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic because i'm to afraid to drive on the freeway. The cost of repair that was quoted is astronomical, $420 labor, $780.06 for the part...Not to mention the tow$$. Really... Acura/honda, you got to know this is a safty issue if there ever was one! What will it take...A grandmother (like me) driving her grand kids to daycare to lose control before you acknowledge this is a problem. Nhtsa, please follow up!

NoNoN NoneNone20200824

Received diagnostic message to check power steering system. Loss control of the vehicle because i could not turn the wheel on the vehicle which almost caused an accident. My mechanic indicated that this was a computer issue and recommended that i take it to the acura dealership for service.

NoNoN NoneNone20200823

Received diagnostic message to check power steering system. Loss control of the vehicle because i could not turn the wheel on the vehicle which almost caused an accident. My mechanic indicated that this was a computer issue and recommended that i take it to the acura dealership for service.

NoNoN NoneNone20200812

Eps light starts blinking and power steering fails intermittently. Completely random when it decides to work and car is under 69000 miles. As an example i was taking a turn and it failed half way through the turn which almost caused a car accident.

NoNoN NoneNone20200811

Eps light starts blinking and power steering fails intermittently. Completely random when it decides to work and car is under 69000 miles. As an example i was taking a turn and it failed half way through the turn which almost caused a car accident.

NoNoN NoneNone20200730

In july 2020, with 82143 miles, my power steering completely stopped working.

NoNoN NoneNone20200729

In july 2020, with 82143 miles, my power steering completely stopped working.

NoNoN NoneNone20200622

I was about to drive in to my garage when i felt my steering wheel had some resistance and hard to maneuver. The driver panel says "check power steering system!" as i parked the car in the garage, i turned off the car and turned it back on, warning message disappeared. Power steering went back to normal. A week later, as i was driving the freeway, "check power steering system!" reappeared. There was some resistance on the power steering while i was driving. When i reached our driveway, i turned off the car and then turned it back on, but the warning message still appears on the drive panel. I went ahead and set-up appointment online at acura concord on june 23, 2020 at 0730 for service. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200621

I was about to drive in to my garage when i felt my steering wheel had some resistance and hard to maneuver. The driver panel says "check power steering system!" as i parked the car in the garage, i turned off the car and turned it back on, warning message disappeared. Power steering went back to normal. A week later, as i was driving the freeway, "check power steering system!" reappeared. There was some resistance on the power steering while i was driving. When i reached our driveway, i turned off the car and then turned it back on, but the warning message still appears on the drive panel. I went ahead and set-up appointment online at acura concord on june 23, 2020 at 0730 for service. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200528

Driving down the interstate at 70 mph and the eps warning light comes on and the vehicle becomes very difficult to steer and control. No warning, just a failure. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200527

Driving down the interstate at 70 mph and the eps warning light comes on and the vehicle becomes very difficult to steer and control. No warning, just a failure. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200504

I had driven about 10-15mins from my home, my 4yr old son in the backseat. We were going to walmart to retrieve a few items. As i'm approaching the store i turn from a main street into the stores parking lot. As i see a parking spot and go to make a left turn lights flash on my dash and my steering wheel would not move. Trying to then avoid cars while unable to maneuver the wheel i drove straight to the very back of the store into a parking spot. Called my insurance company to get a tow. If i happened to be on the highway i would have caused a horrible accident. Very scary experience. Apparently honda has extended the warranty on the eps system but because i have a salvage title vehicle my warranties have been terminated. Because this is a huge safety hazard it should be a recall!!! *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200503

I had driven about 10-15mins from my home, my 4yr old son in the backseat. We were going to walmart to retrieve a few items. As i'm approaching the store i turn from a main street into the stores parking lot. As i see a parking spot and go to make a left turn lights flash on my dash and my steering wheel would not move. Trying to then avoid cars while unable to maneuver the wheel i drove straight to the very back of the store into a parking spot. Called my insurance company to get a tow. If i happened to be on the highway i would have caused a horrible accident. Very scary experience. Apparently honda has extended the warranty on the eps system but because i have a salvage title vehicle my warranties have been terminated. Because this is a huge safety hazard it should be a recall!!! *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20200422

My car power steering became hard to turn had a light to turn on to check steering system took to the shop they said is a electric situation than the dealers has extended 15 year guarantee want to know details for reverse me what need to send

NoNoN NoneNone20200421

My car power steering became hard to turn had a light to turn on to check steering system took to the shop they said is a electric situation than the dealers has extended 15 year guarantee want to know details for reverse me what need to send

NoNoN NoneNone20200410

Driving on freeway, warning light and bell started going off and i had no steering! Steering wheel was completely stiff. Scary! Definitely grateful i didn't wreck

NoNoN NoneNone20200409

Driving on freeway, warning light and bell started going off and i had no steering! Steering wheel was completely stiff. Scary! Definitely grateful i didn't wreck

NoNoN NoneNone20200123

The screem showing ' check airbag system'

NoNoN NoneNone20200122

The screem showing ' check airbag system'

NoNoN NoneNone20190821

Check power steering light started flickering when braking at stop light about to turn left. It was a hard turn but when i started to accelerate it went away, then at the stop light it started to flicker on and off again. Making another left turn it intermittently went on and off. Pretty much same story as everyone else regarding steering. Luckily i bought extended warranty. Miles were only 69,500. Now it's at the shop being checked and will stay over night. This safety issue needs to be recalled. Asap

NoNoN NoneNone20190731

The steering control unit failed while driving. The vehicle became difficult to control at driving speed and was extremely difficult at slow speed. Check electronic steering control dash light flashed.

NoNoN NoneNone20190709

Several times over a couple of days while in the middle of driving the steering wheel just froze and would not turn. The first couple of times shutting off the car and restarting brought it back however, the last time it froze completely and never came back. This car is a 2013 however it only has 30,700 miles on it. We had it diagnosed and it is the entire electronic power steering system module that needs to be replaced. I have read that others have reported this issue. Considering one of the times this happened to us was on the highway i feel this is a serious safety issue and that acura knows about it. If it doesn't warrant a recall there should at the least be an extended warranty on this system. Not only the high expense to replace this system, more importantly my son was put into a very dangerous situation on the highway and i feel this is unacceptable.

NoNoN NoneNone20190503

While driving straight on rural road alarm panel displaying check power steering system, alarm and audible and visual alarm blinking repeatedly, complete loss of power steering control while driving, luckily i had just pulled off a major busy highway onto a backroad when the problem occurred.

NoNoN NoneNone20190401

The power steering on the car failed without warning. It appears the eps system has failed without warning. This is very dangerous and will cause a death or accident on the road.

NoNoN NoneNone20190401

While driving, the electric power steering failed not allowing a safe pull over to the side of road. Car was then stopped in a busy morning commute traffic. The system failed on three separate days. The first two days restarting the vehicle reset the power steering but the third time there was no reset. Car was towed to an acura dealership where the electronic power steering control unit was replaced at a cost of $1,026.29. The vehicle has 59,711 miles. No trouble code was recorded and was considered intermittent by aaa service center and likely to return. Because we were driving in city morning commute traffic, the speed was low but this could have occurred while driving the posted 45 mph speed or on a local interstate highway at 70 mph that could have been catastrophic. This is a major safety defect on my vehicle.

NoNoN NoneNone20190327

The struts/shocks no longer hold the hood open/up. Unable to check engine/fluids without using some other means to hold the hood open/up. First time it happened i was almost struck by the unexpectedly closing hood.

NoNoN NoneNone20190303

Power steering eps failure right around 60,000 miles my acura tl's power steering eps failed. The car was driving ~45mph on a straight 2-lane highway when the indicator lights went off and the power steering failed. After pulling over to the side of the road and letting the car sit for several hours, it started up with no issues. The next day, upon starting the vehicle, the power steering went out and never returned. This failure caused a chain of events (according to my acura licensed mechanic) which caused failures in and eventual replacement of the rack & pinion, eps sensors, steering computer module, and multiple other sensors. The total bill was $4,200 for repair. Since this incident i received a notice from acura that this is a known problem, and the warranty has been extended. This would have been good to know prior to the issue (the car is 6 years old) and prior to having to pay $4,200 and be stranded without a car for 10 days during repairs. Reading through reviews and complaints online, it is clear that this is not an isolated incident. I have made a claim with acura for reimbursement of my expenses, and hope they do the correct thing and pay for the repairs. Invoice for the repairs (which were completed) is attached.

NoNoN NoneNone20180831

Burns engine oil

NoNoN NoneNone20180823

I had the hood up in order to put in windshield washer fluid. Just when i stepped away the hood fell down. I tested it again and noticed that it would stay up only if it was up all the way. However, if it i touched it lightly or moved it down just a tiny amount, the hood then falls down luckily my head or arm was not under the hood when it fell down. I immediately took it to the dealer. I was advised that the oil in the 2 piston like shock absorbers which hold up the hood, looses viscosity and the pistons have to be replaced. The car has just under 60,000 miles and the hood is rarely opened. It was interesting that the dealer had the parts in stock. That tells me these pistons fail regularly. After the repair was completed, i also noticed that the replacement pistons for the hood were much stronger than the original ones.

NoNoN NoneNone20180704

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 acura tl. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to springfield acura (243 us-22, springfield township, nj 07081) and they confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NoNoN NoneNone20171114

The car lost power steering completely while highway driving. Steering almost impossible to manage and a weaker/smaller/frail individual could not. Turning from a stop even more difficult. No warnings were given and the car was maintained religiously. The vehicle did have 109,000 miles but i have noticed numerous incidents reported online about the same problem with fewer miles. Power steering should be something that lasts the life of the car. This particular power steering involves a "module" that appears to fail frequently and can result in repairs totaling $3500. Most people will not be able to afford that cost. My mechanic also states he believes this is a much more frequent issue than is being reported since most just consider it a maintenance item. Power steering failure is not a routine issue.

NoNoN NoneNone20171019

Lost power steering while driving. Also at the same time tire pressure monitoring system lit up saying tires were low, when checked the tires were at proper pressure.

NoNoN NoneNone20170921

Tpms check tpms system

NoNoN NoneNone20170620

Eps failure while driving the car started to beep and the steering failure light turned on in the dash. The steering felt like it locked up, but it was just very very very hard to turn the wheel. I had to stop in the middle of the street and wait for help. When the car was turned back on everything was fine!! (crazy). 2 days later stopped at my mailbox after work and it went crazy again. Turned the car off and back on and it whent away again. Took the car to the acura dealer but they could replicate the problem. On the way home stopped for food and i got stuck in the drive through (i could not turn the wheel to manuever out of the drive through).

NoNoN NoneNone20170521

Torque converter shudder/ premature failure. Jerky transmission. Shifting hard. Went to 2 torque converters in a year.

NoNoN NoneNone20170216

Rear suspension noise when going over speed bumps or potholes at lower speeds. Noise is more prominent when its a sudden hard hit on potholes and speed bumps. It sounds like metal hitting metal. It sounds more like when control arm bushing goes bad and it makes metal on metal sound. I took it to acura dealership and they said rear struts are the problem. They replaced both rear struts but problem still persisted. They then said they need to replace the links. But later decided not to because they did not think links were the problem. They then said mounting plates need to be replaced. They replaced them but problem was still not fixed. Dealership said they cant do anymore work on the car without authorization from acura corporation. They contacted acura corporation and was told by acura to drive a similar car to replicate the problem to figure out if its a normal noise for these cars. I have not heard back from the dealership about the findings. I have not been able to drive my car for almost 10 days now not counting the prior attempts of fixing it. I have driven honda cars for the last 10 years and never experienced a problem like this. The problem could be with the control arm bushings or sway bars. But dealership says they are fine. After reading online forums and complaints, this seems to be a widespread issue that may require a recall. I am hoping dealership can figure out this problem and acura fixes this possibly a safety issue soon.

NoNoY NoneNone20170215

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura tl. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000. The vin was not available.

NoNoN NoneNone20160804

Appears to be transmission related problem. I currently have approximately 47,xxx miles on my vehicle which i had purchased brand new. I've taken my vehicle into the dealer multiple times for the same concern but they have not been able to fix the problem. The first couple of times i took the vehicle in, i was advised there's nothing wrong with the vehicle. I took it in again and acura stated the computer needs to be updated. Once they updated the computer it still did not fix the problem. Then acura stated it was a torque converter and they replaced it with a new one. Instead of fixing the problem, my vehicle have gotten worst due to the whole car vibrating when the a/c is on. The problem still exist, vehicle hesitates and clunking noise and vibration comes from the engine are when driving approximately between 20-45 mph. I purchased this vehicle new and i know how it drove from day one, now it does not drive the way it did. Acura stated they are aware of the problem but they do not have a solution for the problem. All the work was done under warranty which is four years or 50,000 miles. My vehicle is few thousand miles away from being out of manufacture warranty and i am afraid my vehicle will break down or the problem will get worst and i will be stuck with a broken car. Acura also stated there is a bulletin for this problem and acura is working on finding a solution.

CrashNoY 1 InjuredNone20160709

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 acura tl. While driving approximately 15 mph, the driver's side air bag erroneously deployed. The contact crashed the vehicle into a brick mailbox. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest and arms, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.

NoNoN NoneNone20160516

2013 acura tl. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair driver side airbag recall notice. *smd

NoNoN NoneNone20160331

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available...Updated 05/19/16 *bf *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20160320

Received notice of recall march 2016 and have tried to make appointment with dealer courtesy acura littleton, co and keep getting put off.

NoNoN NoneNone20160313

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NoNoN NoneNone20160307

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and felt that the part expected availability date was unreasonable. The contact mentioned that the dealer would not provide a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

NoNoN NoneNone20160229

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000(front driver air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dg

NoNoN NoneNone20160229

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. ...Updated 09/12/16 *bf updated 09/20/16.*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20160228

Takata recall

NoNoN NoneNone20160222

Takata recall-my vehicle has been in acura (macchurchill) since february 23, 2016. They said it could take as long as until september before my vehicle is repaired. In addition, i recently discovered that my airbags had been previously deployed on this vehicle. I was never notified of this, nor did i sign an airbag disclosure statement form. The dealership states they are not required to have me sign this form.

NoNoN NoneNone20160202

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 acura tl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 08/30/16*lj updated 09/07/16.*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20160202

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 acura tl. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

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Have been waiting for a year & a half for the acura dealer to get me in to replace my airbags and every time i call i am told i am still on a very long list. Sure hope we don't get in a wreck & god forbid have shrapnel kill us.

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I have experienced tach hunting when you're driving and the vehicle shifts into the highest gear and the rpms should be steady, you're going at a steady speed down a city street and the tachometer starts jumping around it will not stay steady. It first started happening when the car had around 36,000 miles on it we brought it in and the dealer reprogrammed/ flushed the transmission that fixed it for roughly 36,000 miles . In 2018 it stated again when the car had 73,000 mi they updated the computer again apparently there was another update and they flushed the transmission and it operated normally for about 27,000 miles this time. Now the car has just over 100,000 mi on it and it's doing it again apparently from what i've learned and heard you can have the transmission flushed and put some lube guard shutter fix in it and it will help it and maybe even cure the issue on some cars but others it's too late and the transmission will need to be replaced or overhauled. At the very least the torque converter will need to be replaced! This is absolutely ridiculous honda knew they had a problem and they pretty much put a patch on it until you're past the warrant i believe that the warranty should be extended to 150,000 miles!

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I have experienced tach hunting when you're driving and the vehicle shifts into the highest gear and the rpms should be steady, you're going at a steady speed down a city street and the tachometer starts jumping around it will not stay steady. It first started happening when the car had around 36,000 miles on it we brought it in and the dealer reprogrammed/ flushed the transmission that fixed it for roughly 36,000 miles . In 2018 it stated again when the car had 73,000 mi they updated the computer again apparently there was another update and they flushed the transmission and it operated normally for about 27,000 miles this time. Now the car has just over 100,000 mi on it and it's doing it again apparently from what i've learned and heard you can have the transmission flushed and put some lube guard shutter fix in it and it will help it and maybe even cure the issue on some cars but others it's too late and the transmission will need to be replaced or overhauled. At the very least the torque converter will need to be replaced! This is absolutely ridiculous honda knew they had a problem and they pretty much put a patch on it until you're past the warrant i believe that the warranty should be extended to 150,000 miles!

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According to state farm, the rubber boots in the front door jams were defective. This caused the car to have a water leak into the floor boards causing all of the wiring, including the airbags wire harness to be subject to moisture, leading to future corrosion, including what is referred to gfs - green fuzzy *$#!. *tr

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My vehicle is equipped with hid headlights for the low beams, and halogen headlights for high beams. I have observed that when the low beams are on, the forward illumination cast by the headlights is negligible. When driving and using the highway's dividing lines as a point of reference, my car only illuminates about two "dashes" in front of the car, which is a serious safety concern. I have measured the illumination when my car is parked on a flat surface, and the lights only shine approximately 52 feet in front of the car. My understanding is that low beams should typically shine at least 160 feet in front of the car. Furthermore, i have taken my car back to the acura dealership's service department twice since i bought the car on 3/31/13 and have complained about the headlights, and they have checked them and said everything is fine. I am somewhat concerned that the acura service department may not be able to properly check for forward illumination on headlamps; however,i have serious concerns that other acura tl 2013 owners may be in a similar situation and this lack of visibility could result in accidents, injuries, or deaths. Please help! *tr

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Pronounced "clunk" noise coming from rear of car at low speeds - between 15-40 mph. This is a consistent issue that many people have reported in various acura tl, tsx, and honda accord internet forums. Many people like myself have take the car back to the dealer multiple times to have the issue researched and they either say it is "normal" (as if it is a characteristic of the car) or there is no issue. Have claimed that everything in the rear suspension is "firm" or "solid", yet the issue still remains. I have never been in a car that had such a noise when driving over street cracks, speed bumps, etc. As i said, numerous people have reported this across the internet, yet no action that i can determine either from acura or honda. I am worried that there is a safety issue that is being ignored. *tr

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The fly by wire throttle system is inconsistent in application. Sometimes in traffic when you need to accelerate, instead of lighter application of the throttle, the car waits several heartbeats before anything happens. Then catches up to the pedal position , which if you've tried to move forward and nothing happened and you've keep pushing the pedal now you're instantly at half throttle in heavy traffic. Acura says this is the way the car was designed and there's nothing they'll do about it. *jb

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"takata recall" i have not received a letter notifying me of when the replacement parts are going to be available.....

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