What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura TL?

Air bags lead the list with 8 complaints. Visibility and steering follow with 2 complaints each.

Does the 2014 Acura TL have recalls?

Yes. The by-year facts list 3 recalls for 2014. See the Recalls section on this page.

Is the 2014 Acura TL reliable?

NHTSA has 17 complaints on file, and none mention a crash, a fire or an injury. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura TL get?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

How does 2014 compare with other years of the TL?

See the by-year comparison section on this page.

2014 Acura TL Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Acura TL^[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury^[1].

17owner complaints^[1]

3recalls^[2]

20–23MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

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

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Air Bags. 8 complaints^[5]. Owners describe waiting for a repair part after a recall notice, and getting no clear date from the dealer. One leasing owner felt the options offered would cost more money.
Visibility. 2 complaints^[6]. Owners describe glass breaking suddenly, once in a sunroof while driving and once in a rear window while parked.
Steering. 2 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the power steering failing, with a warning light and a wheel that would not turn easily.
Structure. 1 complaint^[8]. An owner describes cracks across the dashboard.
Power Train. 1 complaint^[9].
Wheels. 1 complaint^[10].
Engine. 1 complaint^[11].
Unknown or other. 1 complaint^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2014 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.^[13]
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.^[14]
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.^[15]

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 (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive^[3]	20 / 29 / 23	$3,550
TL 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[16]	18 / 26 / 21	$3,900
TL 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	18 / 24 / 20	$4,100

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR 4WD^[4]	4	4	4	5	9.3%
4 DR FWD^[18]	4	4	4	5	9.3%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2014 Acura TL with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[19]	280 hp
2014 Acura TL with 3.7L 6-cylinder^[20]	305 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
TL 4 DR SEDAN FWD/TECH^[21]	194 in	74 in	57 in	109 in	3,737 lb
TL 4 DR SEDAN SH-AWD/SH-AWD TECH/SH-AWD ELITE^[22]	194 in	74 in	57 in	109 in	3,984 lb

How 2014 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each TL model year. The 2014 is highlighted^[2].

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 17 complaints and 3 recalls for 2014^[2]. Among the 20 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2014 and 18 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 1995 (1) and the most are for 2004 (551)^[2]. 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 2014 TL?

The complaint record for this model year is small, with 17 complaints in total^[1]. The biggest group is air bags, with 8 complaints^[5]. The by-year facts also list 3 recalls for 2014^[2]. Check the Recalls section on this page for the details. Nothing in the record reports a crash, a fire or an injury^[1].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Acura TL?: Air bags lead the list with 8 complaints^[5]. Visibility and steering follow with 2 complaints each^[6]^[7].
Does the 2014 Acura TL have recalls?: Yes. The by-year facts list 3 recalls for 2014^[2]. See the Recalls section on this page.
Is the 2014 Acura TL reliable?: NHTSA has 17 complaints on file^[1], and none mention a crash, a fire or an injury^[1]. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura TL get?: See the fuel economy section on this page.
How does 2014 compare with other years of the TL?: See the by-year comparison section on this page.

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 64 complaints, 3 recalls
2012 130 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 62 complaints, 3 recalls
2014 this page

Compare all model years of the Acura TL

Other Acura models from 2014

2014 Acura MDX 172 complaints, 8 recalls
2014 Acura RDX 244 complaints, 3 recalls

All Acura models

Similar cars from 2014: midsize cars

2014 Lexus ES 46 complaints, 1 recall
2014 Lexus GS 20 complaints, 1 recall
2014 Lincoln MKZ 125 complaints, 13 recalls
2014 Mazda 6 137 complaints, 4 recalls
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 295 complaints, 8 recalls
2014 Nissan Maxima 96 complaints, 0 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Acura TL (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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 (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 29 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the air bags component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
1 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, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for TL 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Acura TL with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 280 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2014 Acura TL with 3.7L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TL 4 DR SEDAN FWD/TECH: length 194 in, width 74 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,737 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TL 4 DR SEDAN SH-AWD/SH-AWD TECH/SH-AWD ELITE: length 194 in, width 74 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 109 in, curb weight 3,984 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.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.

2014 Acura TL: problems, recalls and fuel economy