2010 Acura TL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 64 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Acura TL, 3% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11276921, filed 2019-10, 98,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11473565, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
- 10130041Jan 10, 2018Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as…
- 10106669Dec 14, 2016Dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-033 for 09-11 tl software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter shudder…
- 10106668Dec 14, 2016Dealer message - since the posting of service bulletin 16-033 for 09-11 tl software update for lock-up function there has been a sharp rise in claims for torque converter shudder…
- 10086484Sep 21, 2016"service bulletin - there is the possibility of a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder…
- 10086222Sep 17, 2016"service bulletin - there is a judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch felt while driving between 2045 mph. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a…
- 10084323Jun 21, 2016"dealer message - acura is announcing two warranty extensions for model year 2009-2011 acura tl vehicles to address torque converter judder, shudder, or vibration concerns. To…
- 10084321Jun 21, 2016Service bulletin - acura is extending the warranty on the torque converter to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 105,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is a…
- 10084319Jun 21, 2016Service bulletin - acura is extending the warranty on the torque converter to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 105,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is a…
- 10043249Jan 12, 2012Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10034972Oct 13, 2010Acura: vsa system indicator is on with no dtc stored; mid indicates check hill start assist system. No acuralink message displays that an indicator is on, and no dtcs are stored…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 10% |
| 2012 | 11 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 15 | 12% |
| 2007 | 25 | 20% |
| 2006 | 31 | 13% |
| 2005 | 28 | 7% |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 4% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 25 | 10% |
| 1999 | 58 | 37% |
| 1998 | 3 | 15% |
| 1997 | 8 | 35% |
| 1996 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Acura TL
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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