Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Acura TL owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Without provocation or shock of any kind my left front wheel separated from the car while driving in the left lane of I-64 w near nitro wv. The aluminum wheel assembly broke at all five spokes with the center still firmly bolted to the drivetrain. Updated 09/08/15 updated 10/27/2017
TL* - the contact owns a 2005 Acura, and complained about the tires. The contact had 3 incidents with the tires that were on the vehicle at the time of purchase. During the first incident, the driver's side tire lost air due to a nail. The tire was repaired on May 6, 2006. In July the contact noticed the same tire was losing air, and was repaired on December 1, 2006. Also, the contact had the tires rotated, aligned, and the tire pressure checked. On December 31, 2006, the contact was driving and noticed the vehicle was slowing down . She then accelerated, but the vehicle continued to slow down. Suddenly a cloud of smoke appeared on the front passenger's side . The police escorted the contact to a safe location. The tire was burnt, and the rim was damaged. On January 2, 2007 all 4 tires were replaced at the dealer. The contact felt that Acura should not use this type of defective tire.
My vehicle was in motion on power inn and calvine rd I was making a left turn onto calvine rd my right side wheel well whether holds the wheel had snap on me n I was stuck there for an hour till highway patrol came an called Eagle towing.... But before the officer had arrived I tried shifting it into park it wouldn't let me I just bought the car from offerup an the person had informed me he replaced the tranny etc.... Idk I'm just stress about buying a new car an now it stuck sitting here in my garage and the most headache about this situation is I need to register into my name n I can't even do that now that his happen sigh if there's anything you guys can do for me and my girl I'd highly appreciate it please an thank you *date of incident isn't correct I know I was the end of March or beginning of April I'm going to have my girl call Eagle towing or highway patrol for actual …
Driver swerved to avoid car tryin g to merge into same lane. Front and rear left tires hit the median curb ( aprrox 6" max hieght). The rims are the standard five spoke mags that come on 2005 Acura TL. Immediatley after hitting the curb - at a very oblique angle - the rim broke. The spokes of the front rim broke loose form the part of the rim that forms the inside of the tire. All 5 spokes broke in the same place. The sppkes and center of the rim stayed bolted to the lugs. The tire and the rest of the rim came losse from the car and passed ahead of the car. When the front tire broke free from the car several things happened. The car settled down on the spokes of the mag rim, this impact set off the driver side airbags and cracked the brake caliper on the front left. Braking was not effective at this point. The car eventually came to a stop in the right hand lane of road. …
I purchased a new 2005 Acura TL in August 2005. My car is a non-navigation 6 speed manual transmission model delivered with Bridgestone el42 tires. The first time I drove the vehicle in the rain, I noticed that even at low speeds on wet roads, the tires do not have any traction at all. On ramps at 20 MPH the front tires loose grip. As of today, the weather is getting colder and the tires are flat spotting on top of that. These tires are all season rated and delivered on a $35,000 vehicle. They are absolutely unsafe in anything but dry weather, but are rates all season. I fear for my safety on the highway at freeway speeds and even more fear the first day of snow. Acura has so far refused to do anything and referred me to the tire manufacturer. They do deliver other TL models with Michelin tires that are rated by customer much much higher. …
I bought a set of dunlop 235/45r17 sp sport signature tires in febraury, 2008 -- and replaced one of them in September 2008 due to unrelated issue. In early July, 2009, only about 17 months after I bought after I made my intial purchase, and less than a year after I bought the replacement 4th tire, the sidewall began to deteriorate (on the newer 4th tire) and the tread began seperating from one of the other 3 tires. Had my mechanic (doing a brake job) not noticed the defect, I could've easily had a blow-out and serious injury. I took the car into the tire store when I bought all 5 tires. They inspected the tires and found that all 4 were defective. …
The rear tires on a 2005 Acura TL lost all thir tread with only 8000 mile on the odometer. The tires supplied by the vehicle manufacturer were Bridgestone turanza el42 p235 45 r17 with a tread wear rating of 260. The tires were rotated by the Acura dealer at 4000 miles and no unusual ware was reported. This totally unexpected rapid wear resulted in the vehicle becoming unstable on wet pavement. This could have resulted in loss of control. The extreme tire wear problem was found when investigating the vehicle stability problem. These tires are either totally unsuitable for this vehicle and should have never been provided by the manufacturer or the rear suspension of the vehicle was not properly designed for the vehicle. All Acura TL cars with these tires should be recalled and the tires replaced. …
I purchased this vehicle from montauk auto dealer on linden blvd queens ny on August 2 2 weeks after that driving to work my brakes fail I got it fix a week after that the car started shaking on the freeway I stop got out the freeway n took it to a shop the steering mechanism is no good can't afford to fix it is $1600 to fix it so I had it balanced and tied down only to find out there's also frame damage also they sold me the car for $7500 2 months after that they sent me a letter charging me $13500 for the car and they never told me about the damage to the car I need serious help please help me with this issue.
I recently purchased a dealer-certified used 2005 Acura TL with new, dealer-installed Bridgestone turanza el42 tires. In my first experience driving the vehicle in rain, I nearly lost control of the vehicle at 60 MPH when I hit a shallow standing water (~1" deep) in the roadway. Being a front-drive vehicle, I was very surprised to feel the front tires distinctly hydroplane and cause me to almost lose control of my vehicle. These tires only have 2,000 miles on them and I find their lack of hydroplaning resistance to be well below normal expectations and therefore distinctly dangerous.
My 2005 Acura TL el42 Bridgestone rear tires went completely bald on a 3000 mile trip(19000 miles total) from dallas to colorado and back. It appears that there is a suspension/tire problem where the rear alignment under full load of 2 passangers and luggage in the trunk degrades and causes severe tire wear. This causes severe loss of control on wet pavement with rear hydroplaning at even <50 MPH. Acura has a TSB and replace tires at lowered cost but only with the suspect el42 tires. After further internet searches this seem not to be isolated incident.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other TL years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2005 Acura TL?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2005 Acura TL, 6% of the model year's 388 complaints. The component named most often is rim (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Acura TL wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2005 Acura TL, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Acura TL wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 19,000 miles, and 54% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.