Acura RL recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 333 owner complaints for the Acura RL (model years 2000–2012, 2015). The most reported problem area is air bags (126 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (59 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (11).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 8 | 32 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 11 | 125 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 43 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 59 | 5 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (125), 2000 (59) and 2002 (43). Among model years at least two years old, the 2012 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Acura RL model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 126 | 11 of 14 | |
| Exterior lighting | 59 | 6 of 14 | |
| Electrical system | 45 | 8 of 14 | |
| Power train | 28 | 8 of 14 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 6 of 14 |
Latest 8 of 18 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V027000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2003 | 875,966 |
| 20V026000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000 | 1,439,841 |
| 19V501000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2012 | 1,657,752 |
| 19V500000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2005–2010, 2012 | 1,558 |
| 18V662000 | Sep 27, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2012 | 57,095 |
| 18V041000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2012 | 24,945 |
| 17V029000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2012 | 308,884 |
| 16V344000 | May 23, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2011 | 1,790,894 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 17 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 7 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.