Every 2013 Acura TL recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 19V500000
Jun 27, 2019Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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 Ridgeline vehicles.
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V500000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 19V182000
Jun 3, 2019Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V182000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V061000
Mar 2, 2016Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V061000 →
2013 Acura TL complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Acura TL, reporting 1 crashes, 2 injuries. Acura has issued at least 107 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Steering28
- Air Bags19
- Electrical System6
- Power Train4
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3
- Structure3
Service bulletins by component
- Air Bags (32)
- Equipment (19)
- Engine (18)
- Service Brakes (15)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (13)
- Steering (8)
Read Acura TL owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2013 Acura TL
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Acura TL. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A BRICK MAILBOX. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND ARMS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.”
2013 ACURA TLJul 12, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10884393
“On Monday, July 27, 2026, my vehicle suffered a complete failure of the EPS system at startup in my garage, making the steering wheel lock and rendering the vehicle completely non-operational.”
2013 ACURA TLJul 29, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11753600
“I am writing to formally report a significant paint defect on my 2013 Acura TL. Large sections of the clear coat are peeling off the vehicle and the issue continues to spread. The vehicle has been well maintained and regularly washed.”
2013 ACURA TLApr 8, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11653529
“The 2013 Acura TL has a problem with the pistons in the engine causing excessive oil consumption. This was the subject matter of a class action described in the website Acura Oil Consumption Settlement.”
2013 ACURA TLMay 24, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11523751
“The airbag warning indicator keeps appearing. When message is pressed it says that airbag may not deploy when needed. States to turn car off and restart to see if indicator disappears- if reappear take to dealership to inspect”
2013 ACURA TLFeb 7, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11450853
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