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2014 Acura TL Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#5 most-complained of 5 TL years

The 2014 Acura TL ranks as the Best year among the 5 model years tracked, with only 17 complaints, a Complaint Index of 0, and 3 recalls, all tied to Takata airbag inflators.

Complaints
17
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 26 hwy

Top 2014 Acura TL problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags8 (47%)
  2. Steering2 (12%)
  3. Visibility & Wipers2 (12%)
  4. Engine1 (6%)
  5. Other1 (6%)
  6. Structure & Body1 (6%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Sunroofs and rear windshields reportedly shattered spontaneously with no impact, sometimes just days after purchase.
  • Owners describe dashboard cracking developing over time, with one case reported at 90,000 miles.
  • Several owners reported long waits for Takata airbag inflator replacement parts under recall 16V061000, with delays exceeding several months.
  • One owner reported the electric power steering failing and the steering wheel freezing at 56,700 miles.
  • One owner described a torque converter judder causing the transmission to jerk at low speeds, worst in stop-and-go traffic, at 36,000 miles.
  • One owner reported aluminum alloy wheel corrosion and peeling on all four wheels at 36,000 miles, causing intermittent tire pressure loss.
2014 Acura TL complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2014Oct 2015Apr 2016Jul 2016Sep 2016Feb 2019Aug 2021Mar 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Jul 2016 (2).

2014 Acura TL recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

  2. NHTSA 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Airbags1,101,534 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.

    Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.

  3. NHTSA 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Airbags2,232,187 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

2014 Acura TL fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other TL years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid100130321
2013Caution5062321
2014Best017321

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Acura TL reliable?
Among the 5 Acura TL model years with data, 2014 ranks as the Best, with 17 complaints and a Complaint Index of 0, the lowest of the group.
Does the 2014 Acura TL have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 TL, all related to Takata airbag inflators; none are do-not-drive recalls.
What is the most common problem area for the 2014 Acura TL?
Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 8 of 17 complaints, or 47% of the total, mostly tied to Takata recall part delays.
How does the 2014 TL compare to other years like 2012?
The 2012 TL has a Complaint Index of 100 and is rated Avoid, while the 2014 TL has a Complaint Index of 0 and is rated Best among the 5 years tracked.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Acura TL?
The 2014 Acura TL is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.