repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
2000 Acura TLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 249 owner complaints about the 2000 Acura TL, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-026 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Acura TL has problems
249 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
111Power train8 crash/fire/injury
62Air bags10 crash/fire/injury
30Visibility3 crash/fire/injury
25Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes, hydraulic
11Vehicle speed control
8Engine and engine cooling
6Equipment
6Seat belts
329 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 111 | 8 |
| Air bags | 62 | 10 |
| Visibility | 30 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Equipment | 6 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 32 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2000 Acura TL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. AS A RESULT, THE AFFECTED AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
no report yet
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
111kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 78 power train complaints. 35% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles27under 100k miles51100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other TL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TL median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Acura TL, and the recalls they led to.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUDDEN DOWNSHIFTNo recall
- IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCKLed to recall 05V-025
In owners' words
What TL owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Hello, I have contacted Acura and because my car is now in [XXX] they are telling me I can’t have my car repaired. Acura says there are no recalls on this car but when I put in the Vin [XXX], the recalls come up right away. my mother brought this car to Canada in 2004 and was unaware of any recalls…
The contact owns a 2000 Acura TL. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted to second gear with the traction control and check engine warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle would not exceed 50 MPH while driving to…
CAR HAS 50K MILES. STARTING SMOKING AND HAS BURNING OIL SMELL. IT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED AS THE DIFFERENTIAL, ULTIMATELY THE TRANSMISSION. CANNOT FIND RECALL AS IT IS MORE THEN 15 YEARS. BUT THERE WAS ONE IN 2004. HOW DO I GET THAT RECALL COVERED? PLEASE HELP. I LOVE THIS CAR.
Own a 2000 TL?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.