Acura TL UA4/UA5

Second generation · 1999–2003 · 5 model years · 4 trims

Acura TL (UA4/UA5) – front
Photo: 2000 Acura TL sedan 3.2L front 5.19.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2000 Acura TL sedan 3.2L front 5.19.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2000 Acura TL 3.2 in Naples Gold Metallic, front right, 07-17-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Acura TL in Hong Kong by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL S rear 7.30.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2000 Acura TL 3.2 in Naples Gold Metallic, rear right, 07-17-2026 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Acura TL generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2003
Base · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 225 216 lb-ft 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (21) $28,980
Navigation · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 225 216 lb-ft 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (21) $31,130
Type S · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 260 232 lb-ft 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (21) $31,330
Type S Navigation · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 260 232 lb-ft 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (21) $33,480
2002
Base · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 225 216 lb-ft 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (21) $28,880
Navigation · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 225 216 lb-ft 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (21) $30,880
Type S · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 260 232 lb-ft 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (21) $31,230
Type S Navigation · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 260 232 lb-ft 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (21) $33,230
2001
Base · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC, VTEC, 60-degree V-6 225 216 lb-ft 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (20) $28,550
Navigation · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC, VTEC, 60-degree V-6 225 216 lb-ft 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control FWD 17/27 (20) $30,550
2000
Base · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 225 216 lb-ft 5-speed Automatic Transmission with Grade Logic Control and Sequential SportShift FWD 17/27 (20) $28,400
Navigation · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 225 216 lb-ft 5-speed Automatic Transmission with Grade Logic Control and Sequential SportShift FWD 17/27 (20) $30,400
1999
Base · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC, VTEC, V-6 225 216 lb-ft 4-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control and Sequential SportShift FWD 17/25 (20) $27,950
Navigation · Sedan 3.2 L 3.2-liter, SOHC, VTEC, V-6 225 216 lb-ft 4-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control and Sequential SportShift FWD 17/25 (20) $29,950

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2003 5 Not rated
2002 7 Not rated
2001 3 Not rated
2000 6 —
1999 4 —

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.