2012 Acura TL transmission problems
The 2012 Acura TL has 27 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
27
Transmission complaints
17%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Acura TL have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2012 Acura TL transmission — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.