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2006 Acura TL
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 247
- Received Mar 2006 to Jul 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Dashboard cracks near passenger airbag102 complaints · 41% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbags fail to deploy in crashes12 complaints · 4.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Battery drains and dies when parked12 complaints · 4.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #19V182000Honda (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.
- Recall #08V091000Honda 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 2 fires, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 14 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 247 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard cracks near passenger airbag | 102 | 41% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 4.9% | – | NHTSA recall #05V510000 |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 12 | 4.9% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 8 | 3.2% | – | |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 8 | 3.2% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 8 | 3.2% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 8 | 3.2% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 2.4% | – | |
| Power steering rack leaks fluid | 5 | 2.0% | – | NHTSA recall #08V091000 |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 4 | 1.6% | – | |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 4 | 1.6% | – | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 1.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 1.2% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 3 | 1.2% | – | NHTSA recall #08V091000 |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #19V182000March 6, 20191,101,534 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #08V091000February 27, 2008273,000 vehicles affected
steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
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.
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).
NHTSA recall #06V270000July 26, 20061,190,000 vehicles affected
equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #05V510000November 3, 2005316 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Acura TL.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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