Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Acura TL has 3 recalls, 162 complaints.
3
Recalls
162
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
20V027000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odysse...
01V166002
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH INCORRECT PARTS: 2002 ACURA 3.2TL SEDANS WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED PER RECAL...
04V176000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDA...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2001 Acura 3.2 TL 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I have reached out to Acura on three separate occasions to try and get them to inspect and possibly ... |
| Oct 23, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER NUMB... |
| Sep 16, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 3 AND 4. DOESN'T DO THIS ALL THE TIME, HOWEVER; MANY, MANY FORUMS ARE FUL... |
| Aug 28, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20... |
| May 29, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Apr 28, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 2... |
| Mar 3, 2020 | AIR BAGS | FOR MY ACURA TL 2001 WE HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 6 MONTHS FOR THE AIR BAG TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERS... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Dec 1, 2019 | AIR BAGS | I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 6 YEARS AND REALLY LIKE IT. MY PROBLEM IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT FREQ... |
| Jun 26, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 25 MPH... |
| Apr 6, 2019 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I DROVE MY CAR OUT THE GARAGE INTO THE COMMON ALLEY IN REVERSE, ONCE OUT THE GARAGE. WHEN I WAS OUT ... |
| Mar 2, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | FEW WAYS AGO BUY THIS CAR HAS ONLY 84,300 MILES ....WHILE DRIVING TODAY SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION SIGN CO... |
| Dec 1, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL. |
| Jun 27, 2016 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | INTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR (AUTO DIMMING) BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE OUT OF DUE TO A DEFECT THAT CAUSED ... |
| Mar 11, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SH... |
| Nov 26, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO S... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ... |
| Oct 30, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE TRAN... |
| Jul 18, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | I LIVE IN TOLEDO OHIO BOUGHT THIS CAR IN MICHIGAN WAS ON MY WAY HOME WHEN MY CARS WHEELS LOCKED UP S... |