IllustrationDASHBOARD CRACK AT OUTLINING OF AIRBAG. THE CRACK IS ABOUT 10-12INCHES LONG. *TR
2006 Acura Tl
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Acura Tl do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 124.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
140–25K
1725–50K
3650–75K
4675–100K
64100–150K
23150K+
200 reports with mileage · 47 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Air Bags. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 31 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports2 fire reports5 injury reports
Structure complaints
64 reportsTHE LEATHER DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAS 2 VERTICAL CRACKS ABOUT 8 INCHES LONG. THIS SHOULD BE FIXED AS A MANUFACTURED DEFECT. *TR
MY LEATHER DASHBOARD ON THE INSIDE OF MY CAR HAS ABOUT 2 CRACK LINES, MY ACURA 2006 TL DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING SINCE LAST MONTH. THOSE CRACKS ARE JUST ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAGS. NOT ONLY THEY LOOK UGLY BUT ALSO IT CAN BE SAFETY CONCERN TOO AND CRACKS ARE RUNNING JUST ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I HAVE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF THIS…
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MY LEATHER DASHBOARD ON THE INSIDE OF MY CAR HAS ABOUT 2 CRACK LINES, MY ACURA 2006 TL DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING SINCE LAST MONTH. THOSE CRACKS ARE JUST ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAGS. NOT ONLY THEY LOOK UGLY BUT ALSO IT CAN BE SAFETY CONCERN TOO AND CRACKS ARE RUNNING JUST ABOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG. I HAVE NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF THIS CONDITION ON ANY CAR, AND WOULD EXPECT NOT TO SEE IT ON SUCH A HIGH END VEHICLE LIKE MY ACURA TL. THE DASHBOARD SHOULD NOT BE CRACKING AT ALL. ACURA SAYS I NEED TO PAY $850 (IN A DEAL ) TO GET THIS FIXED INSTEAD OF 1800, I DON'T THINK I SHOULD PAY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DEVELOPING LARGE CRACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE APPROXIMATE FAI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DEVELOPING LARGE CRACKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. UPDATED 12/9/14*CN UPDATED 01/07/15
THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUB-FRAME FAILED. THE METAL HAD FATIGUE IN THE AREA WHERE THE COMPLIANCE BUSHING IS MOUNTED. IF THIS PART FAILED COMPLETELY, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A LOSS OF STEERING AND CONTROL. PART FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED AT HONDA DEALERSHIP WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR A REPLACEMENT TIMING BELT. *TR
ABOUT A FOOT LONG CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH STARTING AROUND THE AIRBAG. I USE A SUNSHADE TO PROTECT THE DASH FROM THE SUN. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ON ONLINE FORUMS ALSO. *TR
THERE ARE LONG CRACKS IN MY DASHBOARD AROUND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TR
CRACKED DASHBOARD ON BOTH EDGES OF THE AIRBAG. *TR
PROBLEM STARTED WITH A SMALL CRACK ON MY DASHBOARD BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG(OUTLINE OF THE AIRBAG STARTED CRACKING). AFTER ABOUT A WEEK THE CRACK GREW ALL THE WAY TO THE WINDSHIELD AND NOW I HAVE 2 CRACKS ABOUT A FOOT LONG EACH PERPENDICULAR TO EACH OTHER. ALSO ANOTHER CRACK CLOSER TO THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD APPEARED ABOUT A …
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PROBLEM STARTED WITH A SMALL CRACK ON MY DASHBOARD BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG(OUTLINE OF THE AIRBAG STARTED CRACKING). AFTER ABOUT A WEEK THE CRACK GREW ALL THE WAY TO THE WINDSHIELD AND NOW I HAVE 2 CRACKS ABOUT A FOOT LONG EACH PERPENDICULAR TO EACH OTHER. ALSO ANOTHER CRACK CLOSER TO THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD APPEARED ABOUT A WEEK AGO. THAT CRACK IS ABOUT HALF THE SIZE OF THE CRACKS BY THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER OR FOR INSPECTION BUT NO DIAGNOSIS WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Official recalls
419V182000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Mar 6, 2019
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 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
08V091000 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Feb 27, 2008
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 STEERING FLUID.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
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 (PLEASE SEE 07V551).
06V270000 · Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
Jul 26, 2006
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
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 OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
05V510000 · Air Bags:frontal
Nov 3, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN OR FALL OUT, THE SENSOR MAY FAIL TO PROPERLY DETECT A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN DELAYED OR NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT AIRBAG INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.