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2012 Acura TL

NHTSA has received 162 complaints about the 2012 Acura TL, and 27% of them involve air bags. Next are drivetrain & axles (17%) and steering (15%).

At a glance

Complaints
162 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Air bags 27% of complaints
Recalls
3
Fuel economy
20 to 23 MPG combined
Safety rating
3 to 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

NHTSA has received 162 complaints about the 2012 Acura TL, and 27% of them involve air bags. Next are drivetrain & axles (17%) and steering (15%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Acura TL

Recalls

The 2012 Acura TL is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Acura TL

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2012 Acura TL. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 23 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 29 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Acura TL earned an overall rating of 3 to 4 out of 5 stars, depending on the version.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the TL