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Acura RL recalls

7 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Acura RL, across model years 2005–2012. Every recall repair is free at any Acura dealer.

7recalls

8model years affected

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Check your RL by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.

Recalls and owner complaints by model year

The 2010 Acura RL has the most recalls (7) and the most owner complaints (9).

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Acura RL model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.

Acura RL recalls and owner complaints by model year
Model year	Recalls	Owner complaints
2005	5	no data
2006	5	no data
2007	5	no data
2008	5	no data
2009	6	no data
2010	7	9
2011	6	3
2012	6	1
2013	0	0
2014	0	0
2015	0	2
2016	0	0
2017	0	0

Acura RL recalls by model year

Most common Acura RL problems

What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:

Air Bags7

Latest Acura RL recalls

HONDA RIDGELINE (2014) recall — Air Bags
Jun 27, 2019Air BagsModel years 2005–2012
Honda recalls 2014 Ridgeline vehicles with passenger airbag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation from humidity and temperature. Owners must have inflators replaced free by August 12, 2019.
ACURA RDX (2015) recall — Air Bags
Jun 27, 2019Air BagsModel years 2005–2012
Honda is recalling certain 2015 RDX models due to potential air bag inflator explosions that could cause serious injury or death. Owners must contact Honda for free replacement of the driver air bag inflator.
HONDA RIDGELINE (2014) recall — Air Bags
Sep 27, 2018Air BagsModel years 2010–2012
Honda recalls 2014 Ridgeline vehicles with air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation, risking serious injury or death. Owners must have the inflator replaced free of charge.
HONDA RIDGELINE (2013) recall — Air Bags
Sep 1, 2018Air BagsModel years 2009–2012
Honda is recalling 2013 Ridgeline vehicles with defective air bag inflators that may explode, causing serious injury or death. Owners must have the inflator replaced free of charge by Honda.
ACURA RL (2012) recall — Air Bags
Oct 1, 2017Air BagsModel years 2005–2012
Honda is recalling certain 2012 Acura RL vehicles due to a risk of air bag inflator rupture causing serious injury or death. Owners must have the front passenger air bag inflator replaced free of charge.

Recall timeline

When the Acura RL recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.

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Acura RL problems & complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the Acura RL; the most reported area is air bags. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.

Owner complaints: 15
Service bulletins (TSBs): 91+
Crashes / fires reported: 1 / 0
Defect investigations: 0

See Acura RL complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →

What to do if your Acura RL is recalled

Confirm it’s yours. Recalls cover ranges of VINs, so check your VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Heed any warning. A do-not-drive or park-outside recall applies until the repair is done.
Call a Acura dealer with your VIN and book the repair. It’s free by law, whatever the vehicle’s age.
Ask about a loaner or tow if parts are back-ordered or the vehicle isn’t safe to drive.
Paid for the same fix already? Keep the receipt and ask Acura about reimbursement.

Every Acura RL recall, by model year

Acura RL recall questions

How many recalls does the Acura RL have?

We have 7 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Acura RL, covering model years 2005–2012. The most recent was issued Jun 27, 2019 (Air Bags).

Which Acura RL model year has the most recalls?

The 2010 Acura RL has the most, with 7 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.

What are the most common Acura RL recall problems?

By system: Air Bags (7).

Is it safe to drive a recalled Acura RL?

None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.

How do I check if my Acura RL has an open recall?

Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Acura dealer can also look it up.

Are Acura RL recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires Acura to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Acura dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.

Acura RL recalls

Acura RL recalls by model year

Most common Acura RL problems

Latest Acura RL recalls

Recall timeline

Acura RL problems & complaints

What to do if your Acura RL is recalled

Every Acura RL recall, by model year

2012 Acura RL — 6 recalls

2011 Acura RL — 6 recalls

2010 Acura RL — 7 recalls

2009 Acura RL — 6 recalls

2008 Acura RL — 5 recalls

2007 Acura RL — 5 recalls

2006 Acura RL — 5 recalls

2005 Acura RL — 5 recalls

Acura RL recall questions

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Acura RL recalls

Acura RL recalls by model year

Most common Acura RL problems

Latest Acura RL recalls

Recall timeline

Acura RL problems & complaints

What to do if your Acura RL is recalled

Every Acura RL recall, by model year

2012 Acura RL — 6 recalls

2011 Acura RL — 6 recalls

2010 Acura RL — 7 recalls

2009 Acura RL — 6 recalls

2008 Acura RL — 5 recalls

2007 Acura RL — 5 recalls

2006 Acura RL — 5 recalls

2005 Acura RL — 5 recalls

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