How common are steering complaints for the 2013 Acura TL?

NHTSA shows 28 steering complaints for this model year, which is 45% of all 62 complaints filed for the 2013 TL.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Acura TL steering issue?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this steering problem area.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,000 miles, though some owners reported failures at lower and higher mileage.

Did the steering failures cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these steering complaints for the 2013 TL.

How does 2013 compare to other TL model years for steering complaints?

The 2013 TL has the highest share among nearby years at 45%, compared to 19% for 2012, 12% for 2014, and 2-5% for 2010-2011.

2013 Acura TL Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 28 steering complaints for the 2013 Acura TL, 45% of its 62 total complaints for the year. The median mileage at failure was 75,000, and no related recall is on file.

Steering complaints: 28; 45% of 62
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 75,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Electric power steering (EPS) fails suddenly while driving, with the steering wheel becoming very hard or impossible to turn.
A steering warning light or audible alarm comes on just before or during the loss of assist, sometimes with the wheel seizing completely.
Some drivers report the system resets itself after shutting off and restarting the car, only to fail again permanently within days.
Failures happen at a range of speeds, from highway driving around 40-45 mph to slow-speed turns and stops.
A few owners describe the steering control module or EPS unit needing replacement after the warning light and stiffness appeared.
One complaint links a tire pressure monitoring system alert to the same power steering loss event.

When 2013 Acura TL steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2017, latest Jul 29, 2026.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Jul 2026; peak Apr 2019 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 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.

200525 (6%)
200628 (11%)
200715 (12%)
200826 (21%)
20092 (5%)
20101 (2%)
20111 (5%)
201225 (19%)
201328 (45%)
20142 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints for the 2013 Acura TL?: NHTSA shows 28 steering complaints for this model year, which is 45% of all 62 complaints filed for the 2013 TL.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Acura TL steering issue?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this steering problem area.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 75,000 miles, though some owners reported failures at lower and higher mileage.
Did the steering failures cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these steering complaints for the 2013 TL.
How does 2013 compare to other TL model years for steering complaints?: The 2013 TL has the highest share among nearby years at 45%, compared to 19% for 2012, 12% for 2014, and 2-5% for 2010-2011.