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2011 Acura TL

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2011 Acura TL.

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
20, mostly air bags
Safety record

Recalls on the 2011 Acura TL

Recall·19V182000

Air bags: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

Recall·19V500000

Air bags: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

Recall·16V061000

Air bags: inflator module

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 20 owners reported

Air bags13
Engine3
Seats1
Power train1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2011 Acura TL at a glance

Trims
BaseSH-AWDSH-AWD TechnologyTechnology
Engine
3.5L 6-Cylinder, 3.7L 6-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 5-spd, Manual 6-spd
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Sedan
Browse

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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2011 Acura TL?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2011 Acura TL with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 3 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2011 Acura TL reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 3 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2011 Acura TL?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2011 Acura TL listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.