2006 Acura TL engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Acura TL — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As I was driving, the vehicle suddenly began smoking through the steering wheel and the hood, then it caught flames and the vehicle was totaled.”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“Car has been in family and well taken care of, smell of fire along with multiple alternators and battery changes. Mechanics cannot figure out why car goes through alternator and batteries. Paid for 6 to 8 alternator and battery. Transmission is now going on car. Like I said car has been taken care…”
filed Mar 30, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Engineering request for investigation of the handsfreelink (hfl) not working or the battery being too low to start the engine.
BER16040A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 25, 2016
Engine problems in other TL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 TL | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 TL | 18 | 14% |
| 2011 TL | 3 | 15% |
| 2010 TL | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 TL | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 TL | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 TL | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 TL | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 TL | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 TL | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 TL | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 TL | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Acura TL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.