Acura TL brake failure problems

Filed Feb 1, 2023 · Brakes · MI

Intermitten problem with brakes becoming soft/spongy. I have taken my vehicle to Hondaa and a few local shops no one could identify the issue but confirmed brakes rotors were good and no leakes. After searching online I found many people experiencing the same issue which seems to be a known issue Acura is aware of....there seems to be a problem with the VSA Modular failing which is leaking air into the brake line and causing spongy brakes. This is sooooo dangerous as it happens out of no where Im driving normal and suddenly it feels like I have no brakes. The spongy brakes cause a lag in stopping and if for some reason I have to suddenly stop I would be unable to...this symptom last sometimes minutes, hours, and days with no reason and then brakes return to normal. Im afraid to drive my vehicle as this is dangerius and a safety issue. Acura should issue a recall as this is putting lives in danger.

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tl. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced complete brake failure with the ABS and the automatic emergency brake warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle serviced by two separate independent mechanics however, after each repair the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · CA

I was driving to work early morning around 3.am ,driving on hwy 74ortega witch cuts thru the mountains from riverside county into orange county. Its a curvy road and it's claimed a lot of lives,as I got close too exiting the curvy roads and mountains. The last curve is really bad as I went to step on the breaks to slow on the curve the break pedal sank all the way to the floor.and I could not (stop) .the car reached 70mph.on the hwy down hill .their was a lot of traffic in front of me .as I was about to slam into the car in front of me I remember to down shift and it skidded for a few feet then I got some control of the car.I managed to pull onto a shoulder and I got out to check what went wrong with the breaks but it was still dark and could not see anything. I was already late for work and since theirs no cellphone signal.I had too keep driving about an hour more toget to my job when I got their it was a little more sun light so I checked my car again .I looked under my car and saw oil spilling onto the ground and I was able to see the break line hanging from the shockobsorber where it is bolted on too.I looked at the line and it ruptured right out of the calipers. The end that screws into the caliper ruptured right out.the hollow bolt stayed in the caliper but the break line came out.I'm concern about the other three lines .I could of killed someone.thank god it was not at an intersection or by a school. Please help to have my breaks lines replaced.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Brakes · 111,230 miles · LA

While changing front brake pads and rotors, steel bolt was seized in aluminum brake caliper causing unrepairable damage to the caliper. Corrosion in threaded part of caliper mount could fail causing loss of brakes.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · DC

Abs kicked in when braking on an icy downhill. This is the first time ABS has ever engaged on this car. After releasing the brake pedal, brakes became extremely soft and travel much farther towards to the floor before brakes engage. Pumping them does not return brakes to normal operation. Research uncovered a technical service bulletin (tsb) with honda/acura aware of this problem. Acura service bulletin 07041. It appears this should be a recall given the danger this poses (loss of braking power). Recommendation is to replace $900+ vsa modulator. Ridiculous.

Filed Jul 28, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 250 miles · PA

Turned corner in large center city and hit a construction large pot hole and/or obstruction on the left rear. After completing turn onto a narrow one-way street acceleration increased, brakes did not work, engine could not be turned off, gears could not move. After going through two major intersections without accident I kept pulling on the emergency brake. The car slowly stopped and was then perfectly normal. Could use the brakes, shift, etc. I parked overnight in a garage. Had the car towed to dealer the next day (7/21/12), where it is still unresolved. Dealer said car is ok, but is now being analyzed by acura corporate engineers. I had three other people who were in the car at the time, including my wife, who will not ever go into this car. The car was only 10 days after purchasing.

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Brakes · 44,500 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. The contact stated he has soft brakes when slowing down. The brake pedal goes to the floor and it takes longer to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The contact just bleeds the brakes himself. The acura manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN is unknown. The failure mileage was 44,500. Updated 11/16/10.

Filed Nov 11, 2007 · Acceleration, Airbags · 99,439 miles · TX · crash · fire · 1 injury

I tried to put my car in reverse after starting it one day to no avail. I placed a screw driver in the shift lock position as the owner's manual stated. I called the acura dealership and told them the problem. They didn't have a loaner car available and asked me to come in a day later. On my way to the dealership for my appointment the next day, I had complete brake failure while going 65 miles an hour on a tollway. The next 14 miles I tried to get the car to slow down. I tried to shift to neutral and put the car in accessory, but nothing worked including the emergency brake. In fact the car accelerated without me ever touching the accelerator. Finally I exited off the highway and purposely wrecked the car to avoid injury to others at such a high rate of speed. The car was on fire when I finally stopped. Luckily I was alive. I broke my foot and popped 2 vertebrae in my neck.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 41,470 miles · MA

Sudden, loud grinding sound coming from rear disc brakes. At same time, SRS indicator light came on. Contacted acura dealer, clair acura of walpole ma, unable to service for at least a week, didn't appear concerned about safety issues. Took car to tire/break specialist who immediatley diagnosed total brake failure, calipers were locked frozen. Called acura dealer, still unconcerned, knew nothing about other vehicles with similar problems. Had car repaired immediatley by break specialist - replaced calipers, rotors, brake fluid, complete brake package.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Brakes · 18,000 miles · OH

Brake failure occurred with such little usage. The front and rear disc brakes were replaced. *bf the brakes were extremely worn out prematurely which progressed to metal to metal contact. There was sever pulsation when the brakes were applied.