1996 Acura TL TSBs

23 manufacturer communications for the 1996 Acura TL sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 1996 TL problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

23Communications

What the bulletins cover

Airbags4 bulletins
Engine3 bulletins
Transmission & drivetrain3 bulletins
Suspension3 bulletins
Brakes & stability2 bulletins
Electrical2 bulletins

Most recent service bulletins

The 20 most recent of 23 communications on file. The complete set is searchable on NHTSA's page for this vehicle.

Service bulletin BJA46167 January 1, 2017

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

Service bulletin B98015 March 18, 2016

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

Wheels & tires SB-0708 November 1, 2010

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERING FEELING.

Engine · Speed control 09012004 September 4, 2004

DTC P0441( INCORRECT PURGE FLOW) AFTER ENGINE OR THROTTLE BODY REPLACEMENT.

Engine 804 August 16, 2004

DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P1457 (EVAP LEAK AT CANISTER)

Transmission & drivetrain 04012004 April 1, 2004

DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004.

Airbags 02012004 February 1, 2004

AIRBAG ON OFF SWITCH.

Airbags 104 January 16, 2004

AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCH APPLICATION CHART. ACURA. TECH LINE SUMMARY.

Service bulletin 110102 November 1, 2002

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS.

Service bulletin 1002 October 16, 2002

A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.

Airbags 1002 October 16, 2002

INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.

Brakes & stability 1002 October 1, 2002

CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION.

Suspension 010302 March 1, 2002

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKS IN COLD WEATHER.

Suspension 102 January 1, 2002

SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAL NOISE AT FRONT SUSPENSION AT LOW TEMPERATURE.

Electrical 102 January 1, 2002

INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758.

Airbags 1001 October 16, 2001

SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE.

Suspension 00007 April 3, 2000

EXPERIENCING GROWLING OR WHINING FROM ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS WHEN DRIVING.

Engine 991001 October 1, 1999

BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING STARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT.

Transmission & drivetrain 066 April 23, 1999

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF 1 - 2 SHIFT.

Brakes & stability 97-025 July 20, 1998

COMPLAINTS OF BRAKE SQUEAL WHEN YOU LIGHTLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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