
Emissions test for an Acura TL
Emissions test for the Acura TL: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Body
- Midsize Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
Every Acura TL year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10.2 to 11.7 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2013 | 10.2 to 11.7 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2012 | 10.2 to 11.7 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2011 | 11.2 to 11.9 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2010 | 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2009 | 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2008 | 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2007 | 11.2 to 11.8 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 2006 | 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2005 | 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2004 | 11.2 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 2003 | 11.2 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2002 | 11.2 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2001 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 2000 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1999 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) | |
| 1998 | 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1997 | 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1996 | 11.8 to 12.4 L/100 km | 2 (regular gas) | |
| 1995 | 11.8 L/100 km | 1 (regular gas) |
The Acura TL for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 17 |
| 2013 | 3 | 62 |
| 2012 | 3 | 130 |
| 2011 | 3 | 20 |
| 2010 | 3 | 64 |
| 2009 | 3 | 42 |
| 2008 | 2 | 124 |
| 2007 | 2 | 124 |
| 2006 | 4 | 247 |
| 2005 | 5 | 388 |
| 2004 | 4 | 551 |
| 2003 | 5 | 391 |
| 2002 | 5 | 333 |
| 2001 | 2 | 149 |
| 2000 | 5 | 249 |
| 1999 | 4 | 157 |
| 1998 | 2 | 20 |
| 1997 | 2 | 23 |
| 1996 | 2 | 26 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Emissions test for the Acura TL
Your Acura TL needs an emissions test? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Your car, your notes
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the TL. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car.
The steps
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A rental while you wait
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Questions to ask the shop
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Good habits for your car
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Next step
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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