Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2009 Acura TL.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems |
Intermitten problem with brakes becoming soft/spongy. I have taken my vehicle to hondaa and a few local shops no one could identify the issue but confirmed brakes rotors were good and no leakes. After searching online I found many people experiencing the same issue which seems to be a known issue Acura is aware of. . . . There seems to be a problem with the vsa modular failing which is leaking air into the brake line and causing spongy brakes. This is sooooo dangerous as it happens out of no where im driving normal and suddenly it feels like I have no brakes. The spongy brakes cause a lag in stopping and if for some reason I have to suddenly stop I would be unable to. . . This symptom last sometimes minutes, hours, and days with no reason and then brakes return to normal. Im afraid to drive my vehicle as this is dangerius and a safety issue. Acura should issue a recall as this is putting lives in danger.
Tl the contact owned a 2009 Acura Tl. While driving out of a parking lot, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the vehicle drove over a curb and crashed into a tree. The air bag deployed and the engine revved and did not stop until help arrived. There was no warning indicator illuminated. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was damaged and towed by aaa. The vehicle was declared totaled by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that nothing could be done since the vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.