2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Advance
All photo credits
- Photo: 2014 Acura TL SH-AWD, Front Left, 11-21-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA TL (UA8–UA9) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: ACURA TL (UA8–UA9) China (2) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Wizard World Anaheim 2011 - Acura at the Join S.H.I.E.L.D. booth (Thor movie promotion) (5674406707) by The Conmunity - Pop Culture Geek from Los Angeles, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Acura TL Advance, Rear Right, 01-23-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD Advance is a 305-hp 3.7-liter with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $45,185 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 305 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 273 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,700 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The TL measures 194.0 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,001 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $45,185 ($63,960 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $46,080 ($65,226 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.7-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.7 L |
| Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | VTEC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, belt-driven, single overhead camshaft |
| Bore and Stroke | 90 x 96 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Dual-stage magnesium-alloy intake manifold, Programmed multi-point Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 3.591 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.095 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.485 |
| 4th Gear | 1.065 |
| 5th Gear | 0.754 |
| 6th Gear | 0.556 |
| Reverse | 2.269 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.06 in (31 mm) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.79 in (20 mm) |
| Turning Diameter | 38.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Dual-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 in (320 mm) ventilated, 1.1 in (28 mm) thick, functional front cooling ducts |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.1 in (334 mm) solid, 0.43 in (11 mm) thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19x8 in cast-aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 19x8 in cast-aluminum |
| Tires Front | Goodyear Eagle RS-A P245/40R19 94V M+S |
| Tires Rear | Goodyear Eagle RS-A P245/40R19 94V M+S |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194 in |
| Width | 74 in |
| Height | 57.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 63.2 in |
| Rear Track | 63.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,001 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 59% / 41% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.8 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2012 Acura TL 4 DR 4WD Early Release: 3 ★ overall
- 2012 Acura TL 4 DR FWD Later Release: 4 ★ overall
- 2012 Acura TL 4 DR FWD Early Release: 3 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Acura TL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 27, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. 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 absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
NHTSA campaign 19V500000
Mar 6, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. 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 containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Consequence: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
NHTSA campaign 19V182000
Feb 3, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
NHTSA campaign 16V061000
130 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Acura TL
Owner Complaints
130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Acura TL (3 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 43 |
| Power Train | 27 |
| Steering | 25 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 ACURA TL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.