Is steering a common complaint for the 2012 Acura TL?

Yes. NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2012 TL, which is 19% of the 130 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Acura TL steering problem?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2012 TL.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for 2012 TL steering complaints is 70,500 miles.

Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these steering complaints, but 1 injury was reported.

How does 2012 compare to other TL model years for steering complaints?

The 2012 TL had 25 steering complaints (19% share), while the 2013 TL had more at 28 complaints, a 45% share, the highest among the years listed.

2012 Acura TL Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2012 Acura TL, 19% of its 130 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 70,500 miles. No related recall has been issued for this steering issue.

Steering complaints: 25; 19% of 130
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 70,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the electronic power steering (EPS) warning light coming on followed by a sudden loss of power assist, making the wheel very stiff or impossible to turn.
Several describe this happening at low-to-moderate speeds, such as around 30-45 mph, forcing a hard pull to the roadside before restarting the engine.
Some report the steering wheel briefly seizing or locking, accompanied by a steering wheel lock warning light, which cleared after restarting the vehicle.
A few say dealers diagnosed the failure as needing a full replacement of the EPS computer or motor.
One owner reported the problem recurred repeatedly after restarts, with no fluid leak or visible cause found under the hood.
One report noted the issue happened almost immediately, with the EPS light appearing at only 103 miles on the odometer.

When 2012 Acura TL steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 20, 2012, latest Jul 19, 2021.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Jul 2021; peak Dec 2012 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Acura TL

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by TL model year

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

20101 (2%)
20111 (5%)
201225 (19%)
201328 (45%)
20142 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common complaint for the 2012 Acura TL?: Yes. NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2012 TL, which is 19% of the 130 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Acura TL steering problem?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2012 TL.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for 2012 TL steering complaints is 70,500 miles.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these steering complaints, but 1 injury was reported.
How does 2012 compare to other TL model years for steering complaints?: The 2012 TL had 25 steering complaints (19% share), while the 2013 TL had more at 28 complaints, a 45% share, the highest among the years listed.