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2013 Acura TL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 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 component62
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 28 | 45 |
| Air bags | 19 | 31 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 10 |
| Power train | 4 | 6 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 3 | 5 |
| Engine | 2 | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 2 |
1 more component 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
- Steering
“On Monday, July 27, 2026, my vehicle suffered a complete failure of the EPS system at startup in my garage, making the steering wheel lock and rendering the vehicle completely non-operational.”
- Unknown or other
“I am writing to formally report a significant paint defect on my 2013 Acura TL. Large sections of the clear coat are peeling off the vehicle and the issue continues to spread.”
- Power train
“The 2013 Acura TL has a problem with the pistons in the engine causing excessive oil consumption. This was the subject matter of a class action described in the website Acura Oil Consumption Settlement.”
Other Acura TL model years
- 20143 recalls17 complaints
- 20133 recalls62 complaints
- 20123 recalls130 complaints
- 20113 recalls20 complaints
- 20103 recalls64 complaints
- 20093 recalls42 complaints
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- 2012 RL6 recalls1 complaint
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2013 Acura TL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Acura TL have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Acura TL?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 28 complaints out of 62 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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