2006 Acura TL steering problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Acura TL — 11% 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
“The contact owns a 2006 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH uphill, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. The "VSA" (Vehicle Stability Assist) and air bag warning lights…”
filed Nov 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SteeringCampaign 08V091000 · Feb 27, 2008
Steering problems in other TL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 TL | 28 | 45% |
| 2012 TL | 25 | 19% |
| 2011 TL | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 TL | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 TL | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 TL | 26 | 21% |
| 2007 TL | 15 | 12% |
| 2005 TL | 24 | 6% |
| 2004 TL | 34 | 6% |
| 2003 TL | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 TL | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 TL | 2 | 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.