MYRModel Year Report

2010 Acura TL

▲ Better than typical
2010 Acura TL
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:35.309Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura TL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2010 highlighted. 1995: 1 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 2000: 249 complaints 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 332 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2004: 551 complaints 2004 2005: 388 complaints 2006: 247 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 64 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014
2010: 64 complaints
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YearComplaints
19951
199626
199723
199820
1999157
2000249
2001149
2002332
2003391
2004551
2005388
2006247
2007124
2008124
200942
201064
201120
2012130
201362
201417

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

AIR BAGS 53%

53% of complaints: air bags — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DURING WRECK GOING 35 MPH IN RAIN.. HIT BREAKS AND CAR SLID. DAMAGE WAS TO LEFT FRONT BUMPER ON DRIVERS SIDE....

NHTSA ODI report, 20180108

Also filed under WHEELS and STRUCTURE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED INTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID A DOG IN THE ROAD. THE AIR BAG INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171018

POWER TRAIN 16%

16% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

CRASH
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I HAVE 2010 TL AH-AWT WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL. THE THIRD GEAR ON THIS CAR HAS BEING ACTING UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100902

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING IN TRAFFIC WITH MULTIPLE CLOSE CALLS TO ACCIDENTS FROM BEHIND. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER AND HAVE KEPT PERFECT MAINTENANCE OF AUTO. TRANSMISSION IS FAILING ON EVERY SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST 2ND 3RD GEARS WHEN WARM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100407

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE LUNGED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140616

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 1 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120423

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170222 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Campaign 16V061000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190410 — air bags

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

R 20190812 — air bags

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014...

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

Campaign 19V500000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2010 Acura TL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V061000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V182000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V500000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2013 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 2010 Acura TL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Acura TL is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura TL?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Acura TL have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.