2013 Acura TL problems and complaints
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Acura TL. The most-reported areas: Steering (28), Air Bags (19), Electrical System (6).
Key takeaways
- 62 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Acura TL 4 DR 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| 2013 Acura TL 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-07-29
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. The vehicle did start and would go into gear but there was a severe increase in steering effort, creating an emergency situatio...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-04-08
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. The vehicle has been well maintained and regularly washed. This issue is not only unsightly and damaging to the vehicle’s resale value, but it...
Power Train,engine - filed 2023-05-24
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. This part should be recalled and American Honda should be required to repair or replace the pistons in the engine.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.