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Acura TL 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Acura TL: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

247Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
17Complaints 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.

Air Bags85 complaints

85 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V510000, 19V182000.

Vehicle Structure64 complaints

64 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 08V091000.

Power Train19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V270000.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System1 complaints

1 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.

05V510000Reported November 3, 2005 - 316 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 316 vehicles across all affected models.

06V270000Reported July 26, 2006 - 1,190,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 1,190,000 vehicles across all affected models.

08V091000Reported February 27, 2008 - 273,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 273,000 vehicles across all affected models.

19V182000Reported March 6, 2019 - 1,101,534 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,534 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20066
20076
20082
20092
201010
201115
201217
201323
201438
201533
201625
201718
201815
201912
20208
20214
20223
20235
20242
20252
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.