2013 Acura TL steering problems

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Steering · CA

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. The vehicle did start and would go into gear but there was a severe increase in steering effort, creating an emergency situation and an extreme safety hazard on public roads if it was driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent automotive repair facility where a certified technician performed a diagnostic scan and isolated the failure to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit. The independent shop verified that my vehicle’s VIN is covered under American Honda/Acura's active 15-year/unlimited-mile warranty extension for Service Bulletin 19-021, which was issued specifically to address a known manufacturing defect involving internal EPS relay wire fatigue. The vehicle was subsequently towed to Metro Acura for the warranty repair. Because the manufacturing defect is inherently intermittent, the EPS system temporarily self-recovered due to ignition cycling and physical vibrations during flatbed transit. Metro Acura and American Honda are currently denying warranty coverage and refusing to replace the defective EPS unit, stating they cannot honor the warranty extension unless they can actively duplicate the failure on-site or pull a live code themselves. By refusing to honor the safety warranty extension and ignoring a documented professional diagnosis of a known, intermittent component fracture, the manufacturer and dealer are forcing me to retrieve and operate a vehicle with a volatile, un-repaired steering defect. This poses an ongoing, severe risk of sudden steering loss to myself, my passengers, and other motorists. I request that the federal safety agency investigate American Honda’s practice of denying coverage for this critical, intermittent safety defect.

Filed Dec 24, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · GA

I was driving my 2013 Acura Tl on my way to work and suddenly I got an electronic power steering error that resulted in my steering wheel stiff and I had to use all my strength to pull over to the emergency lane. The vehicle's steering became very heavy and was very hard to turn. I am fortunate not to be in an accident when it occurred. There is so many people with Acura TL having this issue and Acura need to do something about it.

Filed Sep 7, 2021 · Steering · AL

While crossing median ahead of oncoming traffic, electric power steering lost power, leaving me unable to steer to avoid collision. Steering warning began to flash but gave no advance warning. I was not strong enough to steer the car. Engine was running. Car is available for inspection. Honda dealer said they had never seen this problem. Power steering is still inoperative and the dealer says no recalls for t his problem.

Filed Apr 25, 2021 · Driver assistance, Steering · 64,500 miles · TX

2013 acura tl - 64,500 miles - driving on freeway in heavy traffic - check steering light comes on - was going to move over to far right lane and stop at next exit to check issue - steering wheel began to lock and would not let me go to right - instantly turned on flashers hoping someone would go around - all I could do to make it to side of road - had to leave car and call uber to arrive safely to my destination - began looking at complains - apparently this has been an ongoing complaint and no safety warnings / recalls have been filed - went with acura due to their recommendations of very safe and dependable car but am very disappointed and no excuse for putting people in such a dangerous situation- please do something before some is killed - at the very least give a warning that this has been happening - is acura trying to loose repeat customers- they are succeeding - terrible reputation for acura if u don't do the right thing and put your customers first - we've been loyal -now it is your turn to show loyalty to us - -

Filed Dec 11, 2020 · Steering · 142,588 miles · IL

2013 acura tl steering got locked after check power steering system, this is very risky if I was on highway and would have happen during driving. Such problems needs to be addressed by co asap as this is life threatening to driver including passengers in vehicle during problem. Steering is locked and can't move in any direction.

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Steering · 82,143 miles · GA

In july 2020, with 82143 miles, my power steering completely stopped working.

Filed Oct 22, 2020 · Steering · 124,377 miles · MD

I was driving home with my kids and the steering practically locked up, but I was still going about 50 MPH. Thankfully, we didn't get hit while I guided the car over to stop safely. The panel just told me to check the steering system... While I was trying not to get hit after losing all power to my steering with no warning while driving. Had vehicle towed home, as it was nighttime. Now I have to get it sent to someone who might tell me anything. This looks like a serious trend based off of what I've read on this sight. It's dangerous and I'm sure getting it fixed will be costly. This is a serious issue on many levels.

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Steering · 75,000 miles · CA

Could had an accident I was on the freeway and all of a sudden the light on my car came on saying that the power steering had gone out at that time I realize that I could not control the car it was hard I had to get a feel for it to turn it so I could pull off to the side and then that's when I called aaa to come and tow the car because I could not steer it. My car has 75,000 miles only. That's a major part that was a very frightening experience

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Steering · 72,534 miles · OH

I was driving my 2013 acura tl on the interstate when I got an 'electronic power steering ' error that resulted in my steering wheel required me to use all my strength to pull over to the emergency lane. The vehicle's steering became very heavy and was very hard to turn. I am fortunate that my wife was not driving, because she would not have had the strength to pull over to the emergency lane without power steering. Acura should be ashamed of themselves to not have issued a recall for this issue.

Filed Sep 3, 2020 · Steering · 153,000 miles · GA

While backing out of my garage the check "electronic power system" indicator light came on as I was backing into the street out of my driveway. As I entered the street the steering wheel locked and would not let me turn the wheel to complete turning to straighten the wheels to drive forward. I was literally stuck in the middle of the street and I live on the downside of a hill so cars can't see me until they top the hill, fortunately my husband was home and helped push the car back into the driveway. Although not as scary as some of the incidents I have read about the eps module failing, I understand the fear they must have had with this happening on a busy highway or street. I now have to have my car towed to the nearest acura dealership which is 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic because I'm to afraid to drive on the freeway. The cost of repair that was quoted is astronomical, $420 labor, $780.06 for the part...not to mention the tow$$. Really... Acura/honda, you got to know this is a safty issue if there ever was one! What will it take...a grandmother (like me) driving her grand kids to daycare to lose control before you acknowledge this is a problem. The federal safety agency, please follow up!