2010 Acura Tl Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Acura Tl.

20092011
Complaints
75
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2010 Acura Tl Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#134 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:74,854 mi
Crash-related:3
#28 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:79,789 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

Wheel Issues

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Acura Tl.

Airbags
34
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
74,854
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
79,789
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Acura Tl

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,335,279 vehicles.

19V500000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,558 affected

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.

19V182000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,101,534 affected

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.

16V061000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~2,232,187 affected

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.

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2010 Acura Tl — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Acura Tl reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Acura Tl has 75 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 34 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Acura Tl?
Top reported problems: Airbags (34 complaints, avg 74,854 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 79,789 mi); Wheel Issues (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Acura Tl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,794 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Acura Tl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Acura Tl include 7 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Acura Tl have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,335,279 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Acura Tl?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura Tl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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