The service and repair manual for the 2012 Acura TL — 3.5L V6 and 3.7L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC 3.7L V6 — 224 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · SH-AWD Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 162 complaints · 72 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 TL manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 147
- General Information 1,465
- Accessories & Equipment 1,366
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 117
- Body & Frame 425
- Maintenance 41
- Brakes 199
- Restraints 207
- Drivelines & Axles 105
- Steering 98
- Electrical 517
- Suspension 151
- Engine Mechanical 322
- Transmission 254
- Engine Performance 4,311
- Front 245
- Rear 181
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 TL
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 19V500000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 16V061000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could.
Owners have filed 162 complaints and Acura has issued 72 technical service bulletins for the 2012 TL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 TL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 TL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 3.7L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, SH-AWD Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2012 TL problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 TL, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 2012 TL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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