The contact owns a 2010 Acura TL. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed a blank image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the camera and the radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The worst 2010 Acura TL problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags34
- Transmission10
- Acceleration4
- Engine4
- Wheels4
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags34
- Transmission10
- Acceleration4
- Engine4
- Wheels4
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Electrical2
- Seat belts2
- Driver assistance1
- Fuel system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V500000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 19V182000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V061000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Acura TL 93
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and...
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- Dealer Message
- ServiceNews Article
- Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this...
- Dealer Message
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
- This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
2010 Acura TL crash test ratings
Government 5-star crash tests. Higher is safer. Each row is a body style and drivetrain that was tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura TL 4-DR. w/SAB | Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms. | Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms. | Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms. | 5 |
2010 Acura TL fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
What 2010 Acura TL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The passenger side seatbelt does not latch
While highyway driving for 6 hours the “Check system charging” light came on for a few minutes, then went off for 10 or so minutes, then came back on. I was 10 miles from exit. I exited and left the car running while I checked in to motel. Drove to a parking place, turned off car engine, took a bag to room. When I came back out, flames were flaring from under the hood from battery area near fight front. The car had about 33,500 miles on it. A few weeks before, a “check battery” light had come on briefly. I took the car to dealership and told them about the battery light. I was going on a long trip so I told them to check everything. They replaced the battery and claimed to have checked the alternator, which they said was good. Even though the car only had less than 33,000 miles at that point, this was the fourth battery the car had had put in. 1) the original, 2) second put in by the same dealer, 3) a third when my battery went dead at a casino le one night. The valet charged it and I drove to an all night Autoxone where I bought a new batttery, and 4) the last one a few weeks ago. The Acura had a hard cardboard engine cover that you have to unscrew and remove to access the battery or the rest of the engine. This cover was completely burned up. The car was totaled. I believe the cardboard engine cover played a big part of the fire. Note: the fire occurred at Prescott, Arkansas. I had driven about 7 hours from Austin, Texas that day. The car was serviced in Las Vegas. I have pictures in my phone of the burned out car which I can send to you.
Check airbag system
Passenger airbag light would come on and off. Car was in motion when side airbag deployed for no reason at all
When parking my vehicle on an incline and placing my manual transmission into first and turning off the car, without applying the parking brake, the car would slowly jerk backwards down the hill.
The vsa system light is on the dashboard I took it in for service and the computer is signaling is letting us know that in a case of a accident I wouldn't be safe also the airbags are showing an malfunction it would not protect me because it would not deploy also due to an accident
I changed my oil and drove my vehicle roughly 1500 miles in over a month timeframe and I properly checked my oil while the car was stationary on level ground to find that my oil level was very low. I thoroughly checked my engine for any oil leaks and there was no leaks to be found. There is never an oil leak in my garage where I park my vehicle everyday. At this point it is reasonable to assume that the engine is burning oil in some way.
Bluetooth hands free module has an open circuit causing battery to rundown prematurely. Also keyless fob slot gets worn down and remains in stuck open position not allowing doors to lock as it thinks the key is still inside the slot.
Takata recall. I have received any information in this recall. Looking over my credit report and it tells me that there are 2 recalls for the airbag inflators february 22,2017 in which I did not have possession of the vehicle until 2018. There was also a recall april 19,2019 that I was unaware of. I have not received any information pertaining to this matter. According to credit report there have 0 recall repairs. I need to know why I have not been notified and when will action be taken to insure the safety of my vehicle has been addressed and fixed.
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Questions about the 2010 Acura TL
Is the 2010 Acura TL reliable?
Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 2010 Acura TL, fewer than a typical TL model year.
What is the 2010 Acura TL year score?
The 2010 Acura TL scores 85 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Acura TL: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Acura TL?
Airbags, with 34 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is transmission (10).
How many recalls does the 2010 Acura TL have?
3 recalls, covering air bags.
Is the 2010 Acura TL safe in a crash?
The 2010 Acura TL was crash tested, but no overall score was published. Partial scores: rollover 5 out of 5.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Acura TL airbags?
Yes, 3 recalls: 19V500000, 19V182000, 16V061000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura TL have bad airbags?
The Acura TL model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (199 complaints), 2005 (144 complaints) and 2006 (85 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Acura TL get?
Official estimates for the 2010 Acura TL range from 20 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 18 city and 26 highway.
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