2012 Acura TL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Acura TL, 3% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“I was trying to make a stop at an intersection and there was a car in front of me. I slowed down and when I attempted to make the stop and placed my foot on the brake the car began to accelerate. At this time, I hit the back of a vehicle which was stopped in front of me and did very little damage as I was traveling only at 12 MPH. There was more damage done to my vehicle than to the other party because he was driving an SUV which sat up high and it damage my hood and pushed the front of my vehicle in and broke the vent and radiator.”
NHTSA complaint #10519752, filed 2013-06, 10,100 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10468077, filed 2012-07, 250 miles“Hi I'm wanting to complain about this year Acura making models breaks because in the winter time when you go to press the brakes and start the car the brakes are completely frozen. Also wanted to complain about the headlights the headlights get dull and dingy with wear in tear and get very dull causing it to be very hard to see at night as well as the body all the molding on the top of the roof is peeling off the chrome trim molding please look into this further. …”
NHTSA complaint #11162670, filed 2018-12, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10187894Feb 26, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10187299Feb 10, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10186001Jan 22, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10185525Jan 6, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10184337Dec 10, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10052433May 1, 2013Acura: service news. Engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 6% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 16 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 2% |
| 2002 | 21 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 9% |
| 1996 | 5 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2012 Acura TL
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Acura TL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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