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2011 Acura TL

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2011 Acura TL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:26.745Z

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
20

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 2000: 249 complaints 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 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 2011: 20 complaints 2011 20 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2014: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 157 complaints 1999 2000: 249 complaints 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2003: 391 complaints 2003 2004: 551 complaints 2005: 388 complaints 2005 2006: 247 complaints 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2011: 20 complaints 2011 20 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996 1997: 23 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 157 complaints 1999 2000: 249 complaints 2000 2001: 149 complaints 2001 2002: 333 complaints 2002 2003: 391 complaints 2003 2004: 551 complaints 2004 2005: 388 complaints 2005 2006: 247 complaints 2006 2007: 124 complaints 2007 2008: 124 complaints 2008 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 64 complaints 2010 2011: 20 complaints 2011 20 2012: 130 complaints 2012 2013: 62 complaints 2013 2014: 17 complaints 2014

2011: 20 complaints

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YearComplaints
19951
199626
199723
199820
1999157
2000249
2001149
2002333
2003391
2004551
2005388
2006247
2007124
2008124
200942
201064
201120
2012130
201362
201417

Known problem areas

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

13 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
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TL* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Acura TL. While driving approximately 27 MPH, another vehicle ran a stop sign and crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The front air bags deployed. The inflator ruptured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-29

I purchased a 2011 Acura TL with a salvaged title. The steering wheel airbag appeared to have been repaired with certain glue or epoxy after appearing to have been deployed by previous owner. However the airbag is fully intact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-20

TL* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Acura TL. The contact stated that the air bags warning light illuminated after the vehicle was serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 19V182000 (Air bags).

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-10

Engine

3 of 20 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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TL* the contact owns a 2011 Acura TL. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called out and dispersed the smoke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-29

My wife was driving,I was in the front passenger seat and we smelled rubber burning next we noticed smoke from the hood area.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-01

Visibility

1 of 20 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

Steering

1 of 20 total reports mentions: steering.

Service brakes

1 of 20 total reports mentions: service brakes.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 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.

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    2019-04-10Air bags19V182000 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.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V500000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Acura TL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V182000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V500000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Acura TL reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Acura TL?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Acura TL have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.