CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Acura TL has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (43 reports).
2012 Acura TL recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature changes.
Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing error.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash
The driver's frontal airbag in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the inflator over time.
Most common 2012 Acura TL problems
Problem areas named in the 130 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 43 |
| Power Train | 27 |
| Steering | 25 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
What owners report
The vehicle has a faulty Hands free link module which runs the battery down when the vehicle is not in use. Acura has been aware of this problem since 2005. The government of this sorry ass country has done nothing about this issue except sit on their hands and accept payoffs from Acura. Acura dealers refuse to call back when this issue is mentioned. This results in money being paid for unnecessary repairs for batteries, alternators, and testing Just think if you were a handicap person who had to rely on your vehicle for medical services on a weekly basis and every time you went to your vehicle it would not start because of this issue that has been unresolved by Acura since 2005.What a natio
Airbag light came on and remained
Driving down the highway with my sun shade open but the actual sunroof closed and all of a sudden I just hear a loud pop and glass is all over my head and thighs. The sunroof shattered leaving me with glasses everywhere. No rock was in the sunroof when I was vacuuming the remaining parts of glass.
They changed the originality milleage of the car and sold it too expensive
Immobilizer unit (recognizes/reads chip in key fob) failure led to the car shutting off the fuel pump leading to the car shutting down. The car could not be started again leaving the driver stranded by the side of the road. Vehicle had to be towed to an Acura dealer since the electronic immobilizer unit cannot be replaced/programmed by non Acura dealers. Car has been sitting at Acura since the end of December 2024 waiting on parts.
2012 Acura TL questions
Does the 2012 Acura TL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Acura TL: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Acura TL?
Based on 130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (43), Power Train (27), Steering (25).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Acura TL has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.