2011 Acura Tl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (13) · Engine (3) · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2019-06-27 · campaign 19V500000 · 1,558 vehicles
Defect: 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 hu
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2019-03-06 · campaign 19V182000 · 1,101,534 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-02-03 · campaign 16V061000 · 2,232,187 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (84)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2026-02-28 · B18-020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - warranty extension: customer support program for driver's airbag inflator for 2013-14 ilx hybrid and other listed years and models.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2022-04-08 · B18-020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 driver's airbag inflator only.
Equipment 2022-03-01 · B18-020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 driver's airbag inflator only.
Service Brakes 2021-02-26 · BPaS02262021905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect spe
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2021-02-10 · BPaS02102021903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to collect spe
Wheels 2021-01-26 · B15090E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 buildup can cause a poor seal, resulting in a slow leak.
Showing the 6 most recent of 84 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-10-20 · Air Bags“i purchased a 2011 acura tl with a salvaged title. the steering wheel airbag appeared to have been repaired with certain glue or epoxy after appearing to have been deployed by previous owner. however the airbag is fully intact. the acura dealership refused to conduct the recall due to this issue. would this warrant a refusal to be replaced by the d…”
2022-12-02 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly“driving my 2011 acura tl on i95 south in nc from va to sc at about 2p on 12/2/22, it is a clear sunny day. it is 62 degrees out, there were no vehicles around and no debris flying or dropping and no overpasses or anything around. heard a loud explosion. sounded like a shovel with a ton of rocks being dropped on the roof. opened the slider for moonr…”
2021-03-03 · Engine · 118,000 mi“the car is burning oil at an accelerated rate which causes a warning when the oil life is around 40 to 50% that the engine has low oil level.…”
2021-01-29 · Engine · 105,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura tl. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. the fire department was called out and dispersed the smoke. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer bradshaw acura (2450 laurens rd, greenville, sc 29607, (864) 297-4529) where it was diagnosed with needing …”
2020-08-16 · Service Brakes“while trying mae a qu versin suscitados en hablaran…”
2020-08-13 · Power Train · 73,000 mi“i drove my acura tl to duval acura on 07/13/2019 @73000 miles, due to concerns regarding my transmission. i heard grunting type of dragging vibrations between 1st and 2nd gear going into the 3rd. the mechanic rode with me and advised that's the way the car sounds and talked me into a transmission fluid change. he promised me that nothing was wrong…”
2019-05-10 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 acura tl. the contact stated that the air bags warning light illuminated after the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 19v182000 (air bags). the contact was uncertain if the repair was completed because after the repair the vehicle was retained and months later another notification was sent for…”
2017-10-04 · Steering · 186,000 mi“i was driving my vehicle on the highway to work and my electronic power steering went out i almost hit a tractor trailer and it caused me to have a panic attack because it all happened so fast i did not know what to do besides slam on the brakes. this issue could of potentially caused my death or other peoples death or injury , this could of ended …”
2017-01-05 · Air Bags · 102,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 acura tl. the contact stated that two different dealers claimed to have remedied the recalled air bags; however, the contact stated that a brand new (unopened) box of air bags was left in the trunk of the vehicle. the contact did not provide the recall information. also, while driving approximately 50 mph two days ago, t…”
2016-12-27 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2011 acura tl. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.