Does the 1997 Acura TL have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 Acura TL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Acura dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Acura TL?

23 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Acura TL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Acura TL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Acura been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Acura TL recalls, newest first

August 19, 1999NHTSA 99V22700096,518 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.
Consequence: The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. Also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 10, 1999NHTSA 99V069000124,875 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles were manufactured with ball joints that can prematurely wear out and, in the worse case, the ball joint would separate causing the front suspension to collapse.
Consequence: This condition would result in vehicle deceleration and a sudden loss of power. Also steering controllability would be reduced.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension lower ball joints.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 1997 Acura TL with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system4
Vehicle speed control3
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Power train › Automatic transmission2
Service brakes2

Other Acura TL years

Other 1997 Acura models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Acura TL have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Acura TL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Acura dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Acura TL?: 23 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.