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2012 Acura TL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 27, 201919V500000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V500000
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| Mar 6, 201919V182000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V182000
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| Feb 3, 201616V061000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V061000
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Owner complaints by component130
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 43 | 33 |
| Power train | 27 | 21 |
| Steering | 25 | 19 |
| Engine | 18 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Air bags
“Airbag light came on and remained”
- Unknown or other
“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.”
Other Acura TL model years
- 20143 recalls17 complaints
- 20133 recalls62 complaints
- 20123 recalls130 complaints
- 20113 recalls20 complaints
- 20103 recalls64 complaints
- 20093 recalls42 complaints
- 20082 recalls124 complaints
All years: 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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- 2012 ZDX8 recalls1 complaint
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- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
- 2023 Integra2 recalls208 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2006 RSX2 recalls24 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2012 Acura TL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Acura TL have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Acura TL. The most recent, 19V500000 (reported June 27, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2012 Acura TL recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Acura TL?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 43 complaints out of 130 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Acura TL?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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