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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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Owner complaints by model year
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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
Wheels complaints
7 reportsTHE "CHECK TPMS" WARNING LIGHT KEEPS ON COMING ON AND OFF IRREGULARLY, AND THE TPMS DISPLAYS VERY WRONG TIRE PRESSURE MEASUREMENT NUMBERS. I CHECKED THE TIRES MANUALLY, AND READ THEIR PRESSURE ALL AROUND 33 PSI WHILE THE TPMS DISPLAYED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE AS 58 PSI.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VEER TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
I OWN A ACURA TL 2006 CAR, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL'S BRAKE CALIPER HAS FAILED AND IT DOES NOT RETRACT THE BREAK PISTON THEREFORE THE BRAKES ALWAYS BEING APPLIED. THIS IS CAUSING THE WHEELS TO BE SUPER HEATED AND SEVERE BURNING SMELL COMING OUT OF THE CAR'S REAR AREA. HAVING TALKED TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THIS IS A SAFETY…
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I OWN A ACURA TL 2006 CAR, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL'S BRAKE CALIPER HAS FAILED AND IT DOES NOT RETRACT THE BREAK PISTON THEREFORE THE BRAKES ALWAYS BEING APPLIED. THIS IS CAUSING THE WHEELS TO BE SUPER HEATED AND SEVERE BURNING SMELL COMING OUT OF THE CAR'S REAR AREA. HAVING TALKED TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BUT THEY WILL NOT FIX IT UNLESS I PAY $350. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RIMS WERE CRACKED; THESE WERE ORIGINAL WHEEL RIMS. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE LOSING AIR AND BECOMING FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL RIMS WERE CRACKED; THESE WERE ORIGINAL WHEEL RIMS. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE LOSING AIR AND BECOMING FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPLACED THE WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 48,000. . UPDATED 03/03/11 *BF UPDATED 12/14/11 *CN
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER REAR RIM WAS DENTED, CRACKED THEN REPLACED. THE PASSENGER FRONT WAS DENTED AND REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY REPLACE A LOT OF RIMS AND THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN OCCURRENCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER REAR RIM WAS DENTED, CRACKED THEN REPLACED. THE PASSENGER FRONT WAS DENTED AND REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY REPLACE A LOT OF RIMS AND THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN OCCURRENCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 10/30/07.*JB
AT AROUND 8,000 MILES, I HIT A CURB HARD ENOUGH TO BEND THE WHEEL OF MY 2006 ACURA. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WHEEL AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. 3 MONTHS AND 3,000 MILES LATER, THE WHEEL CAME OFF THE AXEL. FORTUNATELY I WAS GOING AROUND 5 MILES PER HOUR HEADED TO A STOP SIGN WHEN IT HAPPENED, OTHERWISE, IT COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL…
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AT AROUND 8,000 MILES, I HIT A CURB HARD ENOUGH TO BEND THE WHEEL OF MY 2006 ACURA. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WHEEL AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. 3 MONTHS AND 3,000 MILES LATER, THE WHEEL CAME OFF THE AXEL. FORTUNATELY I WAS GOING AROUND 5 MILES PER HOUR HEADED TO A STOP SIGN WHEN IT HAPPENED, OTHERWISE, IT COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL INCIDENT. THE BOLT THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM WAS COMPLETELY SEVERED. THERE ARE MARKS ACROSS IT THAT SHOW THE WEAR ON THE BOLT OVER THE 3,000 MILES. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT HITTING THE CURB HAS CAUSED THE BOLT TO BE DAMAGED AND THAT THEY HAD SEEN IT IN ONE OTHER ACURA THAT HAD A SIMILAR SITUATION. I HAVE A SERIOUS CONCERN THAT EITHER THERE IS A DESIGN PROBLEM OR THE METAL USED TO MAKE THE BOLT IS SUBSTANDARD. HAD I BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE, THE RESULT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DIFFERENT. *NM
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.