Acura TL years to avoid
The Acura TL years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2006, 2000 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1995 is the cleanest year on record.
4,048
Total complaints
27
Recall campaigns
1995–2014
Years covered
6
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
TL years to avoid
Every TL year
Common questions
What are the worst Acura TL years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the TL years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2006, 2000. The cleanest year on record is 1995.
What is the best year for the Acura TL?
By complaint volume, 1995 has the cleanest NHTSA record among TL years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Acura TL have?
Across all model years, the TL has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,048 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.