2012 Acura TL Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Acura TL, 5% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,700 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.
“When I was stopped at a stop sign awaiting a break to enter into heavy traffic I saw a gap and pressed the gas pedal but the engine did not respond. I gently pressed until it was about 1/4 down and still nothing happened. I then gently pressed it a little more and the car bolted forward at a dangerous speed directly into traffic which could have almost killed me. This was just one situation, there are many others. This problem doesn't happen on a predictable basis and cannot be duplicated when desired. This has happed dozens of times over the years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11208409, filed 2019-05, 46,740 miles“Vehicle have a vibration on a gas pedal and steering wheel over 70mph. It did not go away after rebalancing. I purchased a set of aftermarket wheels, vibration still there. Dealer won't fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10494672, filed 2013-01, 200 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Acura TL. While the accelerator pedal was gradually depressed, the vehicle hesitated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10852272, filed 2016-03, 29,700 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Acura TL. While driving 65 MPH the accelerator pedal failed and the vehicle hesitated to respond. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 02/21/17 the consumer stated during acceleration, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk. Less than five minutes in accessory mode, the battery would die. Updated 02/23/17.”
NHTSA complaint #10913739, filed 2016-10, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact mentioned the failure occurs intermittently and at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure and did not offer any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75 and the current mileage was 700.”
NHTSA complaint #10487414, filed 2012-12, 75 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 20 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 10% |
| 1997 | 4 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2012 Acura TL
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsBrakes
4 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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