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Acura TLModel year report

2014 Acura TL Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 20 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Acura TL (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2014 Acura TL. The part named most often is air bags, with 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by steering (2) and visibility (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 87 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 32 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata inflators: I am very dissatisfied with how honda/Acura is handling the recall of the 2014 Acura TL awd that I am currently leasing. The two options they offered if I accept either will end up costing me more money and putting more cash in their pocket. I have spent hours on the phone being transferred from one department to another 6 times yesterday without satisfaction to my situation and yes I first went to downtown Acura in chicago to discuss my options. …”

NHTSA complaint #10862926, filed 2016-05

Steering: “My car only has 56,700 miles on it and the eps failed while I was driving the car. Nearly caused a serious accident when the steering froze and I could not move the steering wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #11181151, filed 2019-02, 56,700 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I was driving my new car Acura TL sh awd (6 days old) on the freeway traveling at approximately 60 MPH on a sunny day out in the open with no cars in front or along side me, and I heard what sounded like a gun shot. I realized that my sunroof had exploded. I had the sun shade open and a few pieces of glass were on me and the passenger seat. There were also a few pieces in the passenger seat, on me and in the back seat, but most of the glass was blown upward and out of the car. There were nicks in the paint, in two lines on the roof and on the trunk. …”

NHTSA complaint #10577511, filed 2014-04, 200 miles

Engine: “I have a 2014 Acura TL. I have kept up with all the maintenance on my car since day one including getting my oil changes every 3,000 miles or a little under 3,000 miles or even when my dash would say 30-40% oil life.And when it gets to 30-40% oil life the dash board dings check oil. This time my dash board dinged at 60% which I found very odd- My husband checked my oil dipstick & I had no oil- I’ve been parking my car in the same spot in my drive way for the last 10 years so no oil drain marks & the car is not showing any signs of burn oil such as any type of smoke. …”

NHTSA complaint #11721653, filed 2026-03

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 56,700 miles.

40%0–100%10–2520%25–5020%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20142015201692019202120242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Acura TL. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
TL · sedan 4WD★★★★☆4 / 3455 · 9.3% risk
TL · sedan FWD★★★★☆4 / 3455 · 9.3% risk

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Acura TL version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
TL 2WD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic202923$3,550
TL 4WD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,900
TL 4WD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed manual182420$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Acura TL → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 87 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 87 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura TL

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20141736,0003423—Falling
20136269,503342320 · FewerFalling
201213055,00033–42381 · MoreFalling
20112089,5003—21—Falling
20106462,8303—2150 · TypicalFalling
20094260,0383—2150 · TypicalRising
200812476,5892—2161 · TypicalFalling
200712479,0002—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200624788,0004—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200538891,0005—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200455190,0004—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200339175,9005——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200233364,5007——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200114981,9363——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2000249110,4006——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1999157112,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19982077,5002———Stable
19972386,2602———Stable
19962668,1002——Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Acura TL model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Acura TL have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2014 Acura TL as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Acura TL is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2014 Acura TL been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Acura TL do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Acura TL 4 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura TL get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Acura TL (TL 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Acura TL reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,000 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 56,700 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.