The Lemon Index
20134th generation
Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 10,616 in the U.S. in 2014 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 12 complaints in its first 3 years.
12 owner complaints, first 3 years 20–23 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2014 BMW 3 Series 532014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 442014 Lexus IS 48
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
Engines & versions
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 19V500000 (airbags), 19V182000 (airbags) and 16V061000 (airbags) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Is the airbag light off, and were any airbag recalls done?
- Do the wipers, washers, defrost and mirrors all work?
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Acura sent dealers 87 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “ServiceNews Article - Do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall damage…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Acura's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 12 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
Problems Acura told dealers about
Acura sent dealers 87 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- ServiceNews Article - Do you have a slow tire leak, but there are no signs of sidewall damage…
- American honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2010-2013 mdxs, 2011-2012 rls, 2009-2014 shawd
- Engine oil consumption may be exceeding client expectations
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 3
- Airbags · recall issued 2019
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 a…
- Airbags · recall issued 2019
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 containi.
- Airbags · recall issued 2016
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura TL 4 DR 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Acura TL 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,250–$3,750 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
Every Acura TL year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
Embed this chart
Put this chart on your site, blog or forum. Free, with the credit line built in; the 2014 bar is highlighted.
<iframe src="https://lemonindex.com/embed/cars/acura-tl/?y=2014" title="Acura TL reliability by model year (The Lemon Index)" width="100%" height="445" style="border:0;max-width:720px" loading="lazy"></iframe><p style="font-size:13px;margin:4px 0 0">Data: <a href="https://lemonindex.com/cars/acura-tl/2014/">Lemon Index</a> (2014 Acura TL reliability)</p>Quick answers
Is the 2014 Acura TL reliable?
We can't score it: only 10,616 were sold in the U.S. in 2014 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2014 Acura TL problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (67%), visibility (17%) and body structure (8%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Acura TL have?
3 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura TL get?
20 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2014 Acura TL safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2014 Acura TL have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 8% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Acura TL cost in fuel a year?
About $3,250 to $3,750 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Acura TL have?
3.5L 6-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl.
What Acura TL year is better than the 2014?
Nearby, the 2013 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2010 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works