Acura RL recalls and problems
18 recalls and 347 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
18
Complaints
347
Crashes reported
18
Fires reported
5
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Acura RL by year
Most reported Acura RL problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 128 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 61 | |
| Electrical System | 50 | |
| Power Train | 29 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | |
| Steering | 15 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | |
| Structure | 11 | |
| Tires | 7 |
All Acura RL recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-027 | Jan 17, 2020 | 2000–2003 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic… |
| 20V-026 | Jan 17, 2020 | 2000 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and… |
| 19V-500 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2005–2010, 2012 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and… |
| 19V-501 | Jun 27, 2019 | 2005–2012 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element… |
| 18V-662 | Sep 27, 2018 | 2010–2012 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. |
| 18V-041 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2009–2012 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii… |
| 17V-029 | Jan 10, 2017 | 2005–2012 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit… |
| 16V-344 | May 23, 2016 | 2005–2011 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011… |
| 16V-061 | Feb 3, 2016 | 2005–2012 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014… |
| 14V-700 | Nov 4, 2014 | 2005 | Air Bags | American Honda Motor Co. |
| 14V-353 | Jun 20, 2014 | 2005 | Air Bags | American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year… |
| 13V-092 | Mar 14, 2013 | 2005 | Traction Control System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Honda is recalling certain model year 2005 Pilot vehicles manufactured July 29, 2004, through August 29, 2005; model year 2005-2006 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 16, 2004, through September 22, 2005; and… |
| 10V-504 | Oct 22, 2010 | 2005–2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 odyssey and acura rl vehicles. |
| 07V-551 | Dec 4, 2007 | 2005–2008 | Steering | On certain passenger vehicles, prolonged high under-hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely causing the hose to crack and leak power steering fluid. |
| 07V-097 | Mar 14, 2007 | 2005 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. |
| 06V-270 | Jul 26, 2006 | 2006 | Equipment | On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (Nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline. |
| 03V-239 | Jul 2, 2003 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain passenger vehicles, some brake master cylinders may have internal corrosion, resulting in reduced braking performance and increased stopping distances. |
| 02V-119 | May 14, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Exterior Lighting | On certain passenger vehicles, during the manufacturing process, oil was applied to the brake pedal assembly to prevent rust. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Acura RL?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Acura RL has the most reports (125). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Acura RL have?
NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls covering Acura RL model years 2000–2003, 2005–2012.
What are the most common Acura RL problems?
Owners report air bags, exterior lighting, electrical system problems most often.