1999 ACURA RL
2 recalls, 26 complaints - 79 TSBs
20V026000 Jan 17, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or... Read more
99V227000 Aug 19, 1999
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A TRANSMISSION CASE BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO DISENGAGE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO THE PARK POSITION WOULD NOT LOCK THE WHEELS, AND A PARKED VEHICLE COULD MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED BOLT.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
1 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Jan 21, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
1999 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
AIR BAGS
Jul 6, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CAL... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 26, 2020
Incident date: Jan 17, 2020
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. COUR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 27, 2016
Incident date: Jul 25, 2016
CAR HAD ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION THE ODOMETER KEEP HAVING EQUAL NUMBERS ALOT OF THE TIME. ALSO ACCELERATION KEPT CHANGING ON ITS OWN. AS I WAS DRIVING AND ALSO ON THE HIGHWAY GOING TOWARDS OREGON. IN JULY OF 2016. *TR
AIR BAGS
Sep 7, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
SRS LIGHT ILLUMIMATED. TOOK TO ACURA DEALER, STATED OPDS SENSOR AND/OR OPDS UNIT FAILURE. $1200-$1600 TO REPLACE 1 OR 2 UNITS. AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN EVENT OF IMPACT. THIS IS TOTALLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
AIR BAGS
May 26, 2015
Incident date: May 11, 2015
HONDA / ACURA IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE BELOW EXTENDED WARRANTY (S/B 06-008) ON MY VEHICLE (WHICH IS WITHIN STATED MILEAGE LIMITS BUT OUTSIDE THE ARBITRARY TIME LIMITS) WHICH HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATING THE INDICATED PROBLEM WITH THE OPDS FOR ABOUT ONE YEAR. THEIR FILE NUMBER IS B012015-05-2601760.THEIR S... Read more
VISIBILITY
Jul 22, 2013
Incident date: Jul 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A GRITTY LIQUID BEGAN TO SECRETE FROM THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THE LIQUID SPLATTERED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, STEERING WHEEL AND THE FRONT SEATS AND BEGAN TO DISINTEGRATE THE LEATHER WHERE IT WAS NOT WIPED AWAY. THE LIQ... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Jan 2, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD NOISE AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 10, 2012
Incident date: Apr 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AND STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2009
Incident date: Mar 29, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA 3.5RL. APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUSES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 24, 2009
Incident date: Mar 29, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 ACURA 3.5RL. APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUSES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Jun 10, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
THE REAR VIEW MIRROR IN MY WIFE'S 1999 ACURA RL HAS A LIQUID SUBSTANCE SLOSHING AROUND INSIDE. MY WIFE WAS COMPLAINING OF A HEADACHE THAT DAY WHEN SHE CAME IN, AND, NOT KNOWING THE CONTENTS OF THE MIRROR, I REMOVED IT FOR FEAR THAT IT WOULD LEAK. THE DEALERSHIP QUOTES $300+ TO REPLACE, WHICH I FEEL ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 10, 2008
Incident date: Jun 8, 2008
ACCURA ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION TO CORRECT PROBLEM IF THE SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR) LIGHT STAYS ON. WHEN CAR BROUGHT IN FOR WHAT WAS DESCRIBED AS A FREE OF CHARGE REPAIR I WAS TOLD ONLY 2 OF THE 3 BROKEN SYSTEM COMPONENTS WAS COVERED AND THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST $1,150. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Sep 15, 2007
Incident date: Jul 11, 2007
OPDS SENSORTRIGGERS SRS: SRS LIGHT RESET 5 TIMES SINCE 02/04 ONE TIME BY DEALERSHIP RIGHT BEFORE PURCHASE OF PRE CERTIFIED VEH IN 2004. THE LAST TIME WAS JULY OF 2007 WHEN I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED A NEW CABLE REEL AND DRIVERS AIR BAG PRICED AT 1468.00 AT THAT TIME I RESEARCHED SRS PROBLEMS AND CALL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Sep 2, 2007
ENGINE QUIT WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE OF FAILURE OF EFI RELAY WHICH CUT OFF POWER TO THE FUEL PUMP. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. PART WAS REPLACED - OLD PART NOT AVAILABLE. 1) I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT INTO A LOCAL STREET WHEN THE ENGINE DIED. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC NEAR AND I WAS ABLE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Dec 4, 2006
Incident date: Dec 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. THE CONTACT REFERRED TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH INDICATED IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, IT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE ... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 4, 2006
Incident date: Dec 4, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. THE CONTACT REFERRED TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH INDICATED IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED, IT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE ... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
Jun 21, 2006
Incident date: Jun 12, 2006
99 3.5 RL REAR VIEW MIRROR LEAKING TOXIC MATERIAL. CAUSED SICKNESS. AFTER CONTACTING ACURA, THEY HAVE REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. THEIR SOLUTION WAS TO REMOVE THE REAR VIEW MIRROR (BECAUSE OF HEALTH ISSUES) ONLY. THEREFORE, I WOULD NOT HAVE A REAR VIEW MIRROR, WHICH WOULD ATTRIBUTE TO A POTE... Read more
1 injured
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2005
Incident date: Aug 5, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING SHE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND REALIZED SHE WAS DRIVING ON THE RIM. AFTER PULLING OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE INSURANCE INSPECTOR DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE SUSTAINED A TREAD SEPARATION FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATE... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Mar 16, 2005
Incident date: Feb 25, 2005
THE SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHEN A CELL PHONE OR LAPTOP IS USED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS HINDERS THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE AIR BAGS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A NEEDLESS DEATH TO THE PASSENGER. THE LIGHT CAN ONLY BE RESET BY THE DEALER WHICH COST $84.00 PER HOUR. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATION ON... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Aug 18, 2004
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
REGULATOR FOR REAR WINDOW IS DEFECTIVE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Oct 10, 2003
Incident date: Oct 8, 2003
THE LEFT UPPER CONTROL ARM BREAKS WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF IMPACT TO CAUSE IT TO BREAK. *LA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 16, 2001
Incident date: Apr 23, 2001
WHILE FEEDING THE FUEL TANK FLAMES CAME OUT OF FUEL TANK.CONSUMER FAST RECAPED THE TANK, AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT. CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE IN VEHICLE.
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 19, 2001
Incident date: Jan 2, 2001
I NEED TO KNOW WHAT THE NAVIGATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM IS AS I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM IT SEEMS. ALSO ON THE SECOND FAILURE MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON IS THIS IN DANGER IN AIR BAG DEPLOYING? I HAVE ASTHMA AND DON'T NEED THIS HAPPENING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 29, 1999
ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO RESPOND RESULTING IN REAR END COLLISION. MJS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 22, 1999
THE FEMALE PART OF THE SEATBELT IS TOO LOW TO MEET THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BUCKLE. DEALER SAYS NEEDS EXTENTION FOR SEATS. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 ACURA RL
79 manufacturer communications from 60 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 8 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 3 |
DORE5C4S09
Jul 11, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part f
BJA46167
Jan 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Sending vehicle data to tech line.
B05-018
Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
B99-040
Dec 8, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN UPDATES THE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR DTC P1456 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE [FUEL TANK SYSTEM]) AND DTC P1457 (EVAP CONTROL SYSTEM LEAKAGE[EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM]). DEPENDING ON THE MODEL, THERE ARE TW
SB-0708
Nov 1, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI
06-008
Feb 5, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *NJ
090105
Sep 16, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
505
May 16, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT
00025
Aug 3, 2004
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *EH
704
Jul 16, 2004
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
05012004
May 1, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT
02015
Apr 23, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *EH
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVI HDDS REPLACED WITH FLASH MEMORY CARDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REPAIRING ATF LEAKS UNDER WARRANTY. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
04012004
Apr 1, 2004
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT
1003
Oct 16, 2003
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 NSX AND 2004 RSX. *TT
090103
Sep 1, 2003
190000 TIRES
TIRE NOISE AND/OR WIND NOISE CAN MASQUERADE AS A PROBLEM WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
603
Jun 16, 2003
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON REMEMBERING NAVIGATION SYSTEM PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN). *TT
060103
Jun 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON FINDING A VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE OR GROUP. *TT
03001
Jan 27, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT
010103
Jan 1, 2003
140000 AIR BAGS
SRS INDICATOR COMES ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
1202
Dec 16, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE HOMELINK SYSTEM MAY HAVE TEST INFORMATION STORED IN MEMORY THAT MUST BE ERASED BEFORE IT CAN BE PROGRAMMED. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODOMETER ACCURACY. *NM
1102
Nov 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SRS WARNING LIGHT ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. *NM
110102
Nov 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER FOIL KEYLESS ENTRY. *TT
110102
Nov 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. ACURA SERVICE NEWS. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KEYLESS REMOTE TRANSMITTER INOPERATIVE, . CHECK KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY REMINDER BEEPER BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING KEYLESS REMOTE SYSTEM. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 16, 2002
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INTERMITTENT SRA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-1 TO 1-5, DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR CIRCUIT. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
1002
Oct 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CLEARING ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT
100102
Oct 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
POOR AIR CONDITIONER COOLING ON HARD ACCELERATION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BUFFETING NOISE WITH REAR WINDOW(S) OPEN. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT
00013
Aug 26, 2002
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, TYPE 1. *TT
107
Jul 16, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 6-7 AND / OR 7-2 INTERNAL FAILURE OF SRS UNIT. *TT
02015
Jul 15, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS INDICATOR ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 15-1, 15-2, AND 15-3. REPLACES 01-013 AS WELL. *TT
02004
Jul 8, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING SHIFT SHOCK, JUDDER, OR CLUNK NOISE DURING 1ST TO 2ND UPSHIFT. *TT
010402
Apr 1, 2002
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SUBJECT REGARDING DISC BRAKE THICKNESS ERROR. *TT
102
Jan 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758. *TT
99025
Oct 22, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0133 OR P0153.*JB
1001
Oct 16, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD
98028
Oct 1, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB
901
Sep 16, 2001
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW AUTO-DOWN INOPERATIVE. *YD
010901
Sep 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE DIES WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS RELEASED.*JB
901
Sep 1, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS LIGHT ON AFTER OPDS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT. *YD
801
Aug 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *YD
160801
Aug 16, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *JB
01072001
Aug 1, 2001
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE.*YD 8UC 15-3 SET BY ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE. *YD
701
Jul 16, 2001
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING WITH NAVIGATION SKYSTEM - REAR WINDOW TINT APPLICATION TIPS. *YD
01062001
Jun 1, 2001
031100 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
SUBJECT REGARDING SRS DTC 15-3, FAULTY OPDS SENSOR CODE. *YD
010301
Mar 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TRIP ODOMETER THAT DISPLAYS THREE DASHE (- - -). *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CURRENT VARIABLE INTERMITTENT WIPERS SPEED SENSITIVE. *TT
010201
Feb 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS EXHIBITING A HUMMING, BUZZING, OR WHISTLING SOUND THAT CHANGES TONE IN DIFFERENT GEARS. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING BLANK NAVIGATION DISPLAY CONDITION. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
INFORMATION ON REPLACING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS AFTER DEPLOYMENT. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
TECH LINE SUMMARY REGARDING THE INTERMITTENT WIPER FEATURE. *TT
161000
Oct 16, 2000
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
150000 SEAT BELTS
SUBJECT REGARDING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SENSOR (OPDS) UNIT LOCATION. *TT
011000
Oct 1, 2000
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING 1999 - 2000 3.5RL - SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 15-1 OR 15-3. *TT
00022
Jul 17, 2000
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONCERNS WITH A CLUNK FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL MORE THAN 90 DEGREES ON VEHICLES FROM VIN JH4KA9 ... YC000001 THRU JH4KA9 ... YC009203. *TT
00005
Mar 27, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME VEHICLES FROM VIN JH4KA9 ... YC000001 THRU JH4KA9 ... YC005649 MAY EXHIBIT RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE MOONROOF WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS WITH THE SUNSHADE OPEN. *TT
00010
Feb 28, 2000
220000 SEATS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK OR CRUNCH FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT ON VEHICLES BUILT FROM VIN JH4KA ... YC000001 THRU JH4KA ... YC006683. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
CONCERNS WITH TRIP ODOMETER READING - - -. *TT
010200
Feb 1, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING THE IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT
99046
Oct 29, 1999
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN JH4KA9 ... XC009258 MAY EXHIBIT A FAULTY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH CAUSING THE SRS INDICATOR TO COME ON AND THE SYSTEM TO STORE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 9-3 (FAULTY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH).
B990022
Oct 29, 1999
151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FAULTY DRIVER'S SEAT BUCKLE SWITCH CAUSING THE SRS INDICATOR TO COME ON AND THE SYSTEM TO STORE DTC 9-3 (FAULTY SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH). *TT
011099
Oct 1, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRODUCT UPDATE FOR AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH A FAULTY SWITCH IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT SWITCH HARNESS CAUSING THE SRS INDICATOR TO COME ON AND STORE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 9-3 (FAULTY DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH). *TT
991001
Oct 1, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK FEEL / SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
991001
Oct 1, 1999
140000 AIR BAGS
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING SIDE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. *TT
99027
Jul 12, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES BUILTH WITHIN VIN JH4KA9 ... XC008991 MAY EXHIBIT WIND NOISE FROM THE CENTER OF THE DASHBOARD. *TT
99030
Jul 6, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXPERIENCING A HUMMING NOISE THAT LASTS 2 OR 3 SECONDS COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING A COLD ENGINE ON VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN JH4KA9 ... XC010228. *TT
B990009
Jun 21, 1999
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT
99008
Jun 14, 1999
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM LOCKING UP OR RESETTING. *TT
99025
Jun 14, 1999
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CONCERNS WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0133 OR P0153 STORED. *TT
96025
Jun 14, 1999
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM COMPONENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *TT
ACURA RL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA RL across all model years (1996, 2012).
76
Total Recalls
525
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
27
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ACURA RL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.