2012 Acura TL Specifications

Specifications

2012 2013 2014

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Body / Chassis :	Unit-Body
Production Years for Series :	2012 -
Price :	MSRP: $35,605-45,085 Invoice: $33,132-41,825
Weight :	3726 lbs \| 1690.085 kg
MPG City :	20
MPG Highway :	29
Combined MPG :	23.00
Introduced At :	2011 Chicago Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

V 6
Displacement :	3471 cc \| 211.8 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Compression :	11.2:1
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head

V 6
Displacement :	3700 cc \| 225.8 cu in. \| 3.7 L.
Power :	305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 6300 RPM
Torque :	273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.8 in \| 96 mm.
Compression :	11.2:1
Valvetrain :	24 SOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum Alloy block and head
Programmed Fuel Injection
Redline :	6700 RPM
Intake manifold :	Dual Stage Magnesium Alloy Intake Manifold
Throttle body :	Drive-By-Wire Throttle System

Transmission:
6 Automatic Sequential SportShift , 6 Manual Sport Shifter and Hill Start Assist

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.591
2nd Gear :	2.095
3rd Gear :	1.485
4th Gear :	1.065
5th Gear :	0.754
6th Gear :	0.556

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Acura TL 4 DR FWD
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 9.3%
2012 Acura TL 4 DR 4WD
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover 9.3%

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mfr Report Date	20100728
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V061000
Summary	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mfr Report Date	20110217
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V182000
Summary	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Mfr Report Date	20110323
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V500000
Summary	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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Acura TL? A: The 2012 Acura TL has a wheelbase size of 109.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Acura TL? A: The 2012 Acura TL has a length of 195.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Acura TL? A: The 2012 Acura TL has a width of 74.00 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Acura TL have?A: The 2012 Acura TL has 38.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Acura TL have?A: The 2012 Acura TL has legroom of 42.50 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Acura TL? A: The 2012 Acura TL was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2012 Acura TL cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Acura TL had an MSRP of $35,605 - $$45,085 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Acura TL have? A: The 2012 Acura TL had the following engine options: V 6 (3471 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 254 Ft-Lbs (344 NM) @ 5000 RPM

V 6 (3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 305 HP (224.48 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 273 Ft-Lbs (370 NM) @ 5000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Acura TL have? A: The 2012 Acura TL had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic Sequential SportShift, 6 speed Manual Sport Shifter and Hill Start Assist.