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Acura TL 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Acura TL: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

248Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
36Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train114 complaints

114 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V176000.

Air Bags65 complaints

65 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 02V080000, 20V026000, 20V027000.

Visibility30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V025000.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V166002.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V166002Reported August 14, 2001 - 8,168 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 14, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 8,168 vehicles across all affected models.

02V080000Reported March 14, 2002 - 2,900 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 2,900 vehicles across all affected models.

04V176000Reported April 15, 2004 - 1,099,796 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 1,099,796 vehicles across all affected models.

05V025000Reported January 28, 2005 - 486,659 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 486,659 vehicles across all affected models.

20V026000Reported January 17, 2020 - 1,439,841 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,439,841 vehicles across all affected models.

20V027000Reported January 17, 2020 - 875,966 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 875,966 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE02081Opened October 28, 2002 - Closed March 5, 2003

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDEN DOWNSHIFT. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05002Opened January 13, 2005 - Closed February 2, 2005

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 05V025000.

PE05002Opened January 13, 2005 - Closed February 2, 2005

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 05V025000.

PE05002Opened January 13, 2005 - Closed February 2, 2005

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. Resulted in recall campaign 05V025000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19991
200014
20019
200216
200313
200429
200515
20064
200711
200823
200910
201018
201110
201210
20139
201410
20158
20164
20174
20182
20192
202020
20212
20231
20242
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.