How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2006 Acura TL?

NHTSA lists 65 Structure & Body complaints for the 2006 TL, which is 26% of the 247 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the dashboard cracking issue on the 2006 Acura TL?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2006 TL.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2006 TL is 90,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Did the dashboard cracking cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2006 TL.

Is the 2006 TL worse than other TL years for this problem?

Yes. The 2006 TL's 26% share of complaints in this area is higher than most later TL model years, though lower than the 2005 TL's 41% share.

2006 Acura TL Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 65 of 247 total complaints (26%) on the 2006 Acura TL, with a median failure mileage of 90,000. No related recall covers this issue, though it centers heavily on dashboard cracking near the passenger airbag.

Structure & Body complaints: 65; 26% of 247 complaints
All complaints this year: 247
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Dashboard develops hairline cracks directly above or along the passenger-side airbag panel, often starting small and expanding within days to weeks.
Owners describe cracks growing from a few inches to nearly a foot long within about a week of first noticing them.
Some owners report the crack pattern changes with temperature, closing up in sun and reopening when the car cools.
Multiple owners worry the cracked dash panel could affect proper airbag deployment or seating in a crash.
One owner reported airbags failed to deploy in a front-end collision and that a support bar detached from the frame.
Owners describe the cracking occurring even on garage-kept vehicles with no prolonged sun exposure.

When 2006 Acura TL body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2007, latest Jan 6, 2021.

65 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Jan 2021; peak May 2012 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2006 Acura TL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by TL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005160 (41%)
200665 (26%)
200721 (17%)
200824 (19%)
20097 (17%)
20104 (6%)
20111 (5%)
20126 (5%)
20133 (5%)
20141 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2006 Acura TL?: NHTSA lists 65 Structure & Body complaints for the 2006 TL, which is 26% of the 247 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the dashboard cracking issue on the 2006 Acura TL?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Structure & Body complaints on the 2006 TL.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2006 TL is 90,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did the dashboard cracking cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2006 TL.
Is the 2006 TL worse than other TL years for this problem?: Yes. The 2006 TL's 26% share of complaints in this area is higher than most later TL model years, though lower than the 2005 TL's 41% share.