What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura TL?

The largest group in NHTSA complaints is air bags, followed by power train. The full split is in the problems section above.

Does the 2010 Acura TL have recalls?

Yes, the by-year fact shows recalls for this model year. Each one is listed in the Recalls section of this page.

What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Acura TL?

See the fuel economy section of this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2010 Acura TL reliable?

NHTSA has 64 owner complaints for this year. These are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read the problems and recalls sections together.

Which year of the Acura TL is best?

Use the by-year comparison section on this page to see how this year stacks up against the others.

2010 Acura TL Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Acura TL^[1]. The biggest group names the air bags, with 34 complaints^[2].

64owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[3]

20–21MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here is how the complaints split by component group, biggest first.

Air Bags. 34 complaints^[2]. Owners describe getting a recall notice and then waiting for a repair part that was not yet available. Some also write about long, frustrating calls with the brand while the car sat unused.
Power Train. 10 complaints^[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe a transmission that slips or hesitates, and a gear that is hard to engage or pops back out. Some call it a safety worry in traffic and mention costly repair quotes.
Engine. 4 complaints^[6].
Speed Control. 4 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the engine racing or the car continuing to speed up even after the brake was pressed.
Wheels. 4 complaints^[8]. Owners describe tires that failed early, such as a bulging sidewall or sudden loss of pressure.
Brakes. 3 complaints^[9].
Structure. 3 complaints^[10].
Unknown Or Other. 2 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 TL is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (19V500), June 2019. About 1,558 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (19V182), March 2019. About 1,101,534 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (16V061), February 2016. About 2,232,187 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
TL 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	18 / 26 / 21	$3,900
TL 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[15]	17 / 25 / 20	$4,100
TL 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[16]	17 / 25 / 20	$4,100

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR AWD/FWD^[17]	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	9.3%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2010 Acura TL with electric motor^[18]	280 hp
2010 Acura TL with electric motor^[19]	305 hp
2010 Acura TL with 3.7L 6-cylinder^[20]	305 hp

How 2010 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each TL model year. The 2010 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	1	0
1996	26	2
1997	23	2
1998	20	2
1999	157	4
2000	249	6
2001	149	3
2002	333	7
2003	391	5
2004	551	4
2005	388	5
2006	247	4
2007	124	2
2008	124	2
2009	42	3
2010	64	3
2011	20	3
2012	130	3
2013	62	3
2014	17	3

NHTSA's counts for the TL show 64 complaints and 3 recalls for 2010^[3]. Among the 20 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 11 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 1995 (1) and the most are for 2004 (551)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2010 TL?

The complaint record for this model year is small and centered on one area. The air bags group is the largest by a wide margin^[2]. Power train comes next^[5]. These are unverified owner reports to NHTSA, and the counts are not adjusted for sales^[1]. Check the recalls section on this page and compare the other years of the same model before you decide.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura TL?: The largest group in NHTSA complaints is air bags^[2], followed by power train^[5]. The full split is in the problems section above^[1].
Does the 2010 Acura TL have recalls?: Yes, the by-year fact shows recalls for this model year^[3]. Each one is listed in the Recalls section of this page.
What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Acura TL?: See the fuel economy section of this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2010 Acura TL reliable?: NHTSA has 64 owner complaints for this year^[1]. These are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read the problems and recalls sections together.
Which year of the Acura TL is best?: Use the by-year comparison section on this page to see how this year stacks up against the others.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Acura TL

2003 391 complaints, 5 recalls
2004 551 complaints, 4 recalls
2005 388 complaints, 5 recalls
2006 247 complaints, 4 recalls
2007 124 complaints, 2 recalls
2008 124 complaints, 2 recalls
2009 42 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 this page
2012 130 complaints, 3 recalls

Compare all model years of the Acura TL

All Acura models

Similar cars from 2010: midsize cars

2010 Volvo S80 27 complaints, 5 recalls
2010 Cadillac CTS 68 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 Chevrolet Malibu 1,365 complaints, 3 recalls
2010 Ford Fusion 5,639 complaints, 11 recalls
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 252 complaints, 5 recalls
2010 Mercury Milan 1,062 complaints, 11 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Acura TL (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
34 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Acura TL model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for TL 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
10 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the speed control component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the wheels component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 19V500, filed June 27, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V182, filed March 6, 2019: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V061, filed February 3, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for TL 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for TL 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD/FWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Acura TL with electric motor: rated 280 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Acura TL with electric motor: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2010 Acura TL with 3.7L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2010 Acura TL: problems, recalls and fuel economy