Model year
2012 Acura TL
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 130 complaints for the 2012 Acura TL (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint under TLX. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (43), POWER TRAIN (27), STEERING (25). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 3 to 4. EPA rates it 20–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 249 complaints
- 2001 149 complaints
- 2002 333 complaints
- 2003 391 complaints
- 2004 551 complaints
- 2005 388 complaints
- 2006 247 complaints
- 2007 124 complaints
- 2008 124 complaints
- 2009 42 complaints
- 2010 64 complaints
- 2011 20 complaints
- 2012 130 complaints
- 2013 62 complaints
- 2014 17 complaints
Recalls
19V500000 · Jun 27, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
19V182000 · Mar 6, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,…
16V061000 · Feb 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
Complaints
130 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TLX | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA19001 | Electrical overstress · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | Apr 19, 2019 | Sep 19, 2024 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR 4WD Early Release | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR 4WD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD Early Release | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD Later Release | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TL 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| TL 4WD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| TL 4WD · 3.7L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
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