2006 Acura TL
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 157 |
| 2000 | 249 |
| 2001 | 149 |
| 2002 | 332 |
| 2003 | 391 |
| 2004 | 551 |
| 2005 | 386 |
| 2006 | 246 |
| 2007 | 124 |
| 2008 | 124 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 64 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 130 |
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 17 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
33% of complaints: air bags — 82 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
OUR GPS/ NAVI SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACED
NHTSA ODI report, 20190321
II HAD AN HEAD COLLISION ACCIDENT BUT THE AIRBAG ON THE STEER WHEEL DIDN'T DEPLOY LEAVING ME SEVER NECK HEAD INJURIES
NHTSA ODI report, 20160504
19% of complaints: structure — 46 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
DASH BOARD STARTED CRACKING ABOUT A MONTH AGO, A CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ABOVE THE AIR BAG, AND NOW THERE ARE 2 TO 3 CRACKS ALL ALONG THE DASH BOARD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120323
12% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file.
10% of complaints: steering — 25 distinct reports on file.
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power steering leaking fluid
NHTSA ODI report, 20241226
7% of complaints: structure — 18 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ON THE FRONTAL AIRBAG SYSTEM WHERE THE TWO EXTERNAL IMPACT SENSORS IS MOUNTED, NEAR THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS THE FRONT IMPACT SENSOR BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REMOVE THE BUMPER AND RETORQUE THE LOOSE BOLTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 AND ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 05V510000 — check if this car was fixed
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE O
Campaign 06V270000 — check if this car was fixed
HONDA IS RECALLING 273,000 MY 2004-2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL
Campaign 08V091000 — check if this car was fixed
AFFINIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS, NAPA PART NO. 2601662, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 - 2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES DUE TO A
Remedy: AFFINIA IS WORKING WITH NAPA TO IDENTIFY ANY OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PART MISTAKENLY INSTALLED ON TO AN ACURA TL VEHICLE, AND WILL REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2
Campaign 11E022000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 19V182000 — check if this car was fixed
Dorman Products, Inc.
Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5.
Campaign 19E068000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2006 Acura TL — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (82 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (46 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (29 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 05V510000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06V270000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V091000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 11E022000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V182000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19E068000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2006 Acura TL reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Acura TL is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Acura TL?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Acura TL have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.