2012 Acura TL Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Acura TL, 2% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,625 miles.
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.
“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“The vehicle's electronic power steering system fails and the car is near to impossible to steer when driving due to the system failing. Difficult resistance is experienced in motion on city streets, highways and being stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11246385, filed 2019-08, 135,000 miles“Takata recall. After taking my car in to the Acura of orange park fl to have airbag system checked related to the recall the repair was made and a week later the indicator light came on again. I called the dealership to advise and was told to bring it back which I did and was told the recall repair was made. However, the switch is faulty and needed to be replaced for a cost. I then called the corporate office and was told to return it at which time I was told that isn't covered in the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11051859, filed 2017-12Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2012 Acura TL
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
4 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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