This page covers 3 recalls, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Acura Tl.
20–21 mpg combined
11.2–11.8 L/100km
Midsize Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2013 to 2014 Acura TL received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, the TL earned four stars. Side crash protection also received a four-star rating. The vehicle performed better in rollover resistance, earning five stars, and in side pole crash testing, it achieved five stars. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2013 to 2014 range.
4/5 Overall
The 2014 Acura TL has 3 recalls, all concerning the same critical defect: the driver's frontal airbag inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially striking the driver or other occupants with enough force to cause serious injury or death.
This is the well-known Takata airbag defect, and all three filings describe the same physical failure. When the driver's airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator canister can explode beyond its designed pressure, breaking apart and scattering sharp metal shards throughout the front cabin rather than cushioning the occupants as intended. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same underlying problem. Any 2014 TL with an unrepaired inflator carries this risk whenever the airbag fires.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Driver air bag inflators installed during previous recalls or as service parts may explode during a crash when the air bag deploys due to a manufacturing defect.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflator with a different inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can seep into the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator over time, potentially causing it to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
