2006 ACURA RL

8 recalls, 39 complaints - 97 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped wi... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

1,558 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. ... Read more

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.

1,657,752 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, i... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

308,884 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, Calif... Read more

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.

1,790,894 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-20... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

2,232,187 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Defect Description

HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ODYSSEY AND ACURA RL VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS A LUBRICANT FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART O... Read more

Consequence

A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

471,820 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-382-2238.

43,200 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACU... Read more

1,190,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Complaint Statistics

39 total complaints 3 crashes 1 fires 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	5
TIRES	4
POWER TRAIN	2
ENGINE	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1

Incident date: Jun 23, 2023

For months now I keep having something wrong not sure whats wrong either it’s engine, powertrain. It keeps doing different stuff. First it’s acting like it want to dye like stall out for no reason. Sometimes it loses power like hitting the gas peddle but won’t go engine just fires up. The othe... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2023

When I parked my car and stopped the engine after driving for 90 min/62 miles on June 22, 2023, I found that I couldn't lock my car's door, through my remote, door handle or the switch inside the door. Upon further examination, I saw complete loss of the power: no light, no audio, no other accessory... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2020

PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS ARE OFTEN POINTED FAR TOO LOW AND MAKE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE IN NORMAL CITY CONDITIONS, HIGHWAY CONDITIONS HOWEVER ESPECIALLY ON BACKROADS. ACCORDING TO AN ONLINE FORUM FOR OTHER ACURA OWNER'S, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FACTORY STANDARDS DO NOT CORRECT.

Incident date: Jun 17, 2019

HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING CREATING HAZARD DRIVING AT NIGHT AND INCLEMENT WEATHER. SOMETIMES ONE SIDE AND THEN RANDOMLY BOTH LIGHTS DISCONTINUE WORKING. ACCORDING TO OWNERS ON ACURA OWNER WEBSITE/FORUM, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE.

Incident date: Feb 22, 2019

FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO. THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME DOOR LOCK HAS REOCCURRED. THE LOCKED DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE IS TOUCHED NOR WILL THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK CONTROL LOCK OR UNLOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. WHILE DRIVING ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2016

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Feb 22, 2017

TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE WITH 61000 MILES. SLIPPAGE AND RUMBLE NOTED AT 45MPH AND 1550 RPMS. LURCHES AT TURNS FROM STOPPED POSITION.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V344000(AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

Incident date: Jul 6, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR, ACURA AUTOMOBILE DIVISION, I CALLED THE DEALER, WEIR CANYON ACURA IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA, IN EARLY JULY TO SCHEDULE THE SERVICE. HOWEVER, UNTIL NOW, THE RECALL SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS. IT'... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2016

2006 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER LEARNED WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE, THE DEALER WERE USING THE PARTS ON THEIR USED CAR INVENTORY, BEFORE MAKING PARTS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS. *JB

Incident date: Mar 22, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V344000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V344000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2016

TAKATA RECALL. ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND I RETURNED MY CAR TO HOOMAN ACURA IN VAN NUYS, CA. ON VAN NUYS BLVD. ON THE PHONE, I WAS TOLD THE POLICY WAS TO HOLD THE RETURNED CARS AT THE DEALER, I WOULD BE GIVEN A RENTAL VOUCHER, AND THAT I WOULD BE CALLED WHEN THE REPAIR WAS MADE. AT THE DEALER, I WAS... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2016

2006 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES EXTREMELY RUDE WHEN CONSUMER REQUESTS LOANER VEHICLE INFORMATION UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE AIRBAG RECALL. *SMD

Incident date: Apr 25, 2014

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT WOULD FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN GO OUT COMPLETELY. YOU HAVE TO TURN HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND THEN BACK ON FOR THE HEADLIGHT TO COME BACK ON. I HAVE CONCERNS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY.

Incident date: Sep 20, 2013

Incident date: Dec 1, 2011

I HAVE HAD SOME ISSUES WITH MY 2006 RL. I HAVE GONE OUT TO START THE ENGINE AND NUMEROUS TIMES ESPECIALLY DURING COLD WEATHER IT WILL NOT START AND I HAVE HAD TO JUMP IT. I HAVE TAKEN THIS TO 2 DIFFERENT ACURA DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED 3 TIMES. IT HAS DONE IT ABOUT 12 TIMES DU... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THREE SEPARATE DEALERS FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, NOT ONE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,0... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2012

Incident date: Aug 18, 2012

DRIVING DOWN STEEP "S" TURN IN MOUNTAINS WHEN BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTED AND ALL OF CAR'S SYSTEMS SHUT DOWN. NO BRAKES, NO STEERING, NO POWER. WORST PART WAS THAT DOORS LOCKED AND WE COULD NOT UNLOCK THEM NOR THE WINDOWS. EXTREMELY FRIGHTENING. THERE WAS NO CELL PHONE SERVICE WHERE WE WERE. IF ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2012

Incident date: Jun 11, 2010

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROAD FAR ENOUGH AHEAD, CREATING DANGEROUS DRIVING CITUATIONS, ACURA DEALERSHIP(3 TIMES) AND ACURA HELP CENTER TELL ME THIS IS A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS MODEL. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTIBLE, AS THE VEHICLE IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. PLEASE HELP A... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT WOULD NOT START. HE HAS A KEYLESS START AND WHEN HE PUSHES THE START BUTTON AND NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER A MECHANIC CAME OUT AND JUMP STARTED THE BATTERY. THIS FAILUR... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2010

2006 ACURA RL WAS EASTBOUND, WHEN ITS RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONSUMER SLID OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY STRIKING A GUARDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0676-91) *JB

Crash

Incident date: Aug 1, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED CREASES IN THE CORNERS OF HIS SUNROOF, WHICH EVENTUALLY LEAD TO PERMANENT DENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT IT WAS DUE TO OUTSIDE INFLUENCES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2010

IN 2008 I BOUGHT A 2006 ACURA RL THAT AFTER 8 MONTHS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IS PARKED OVERNIGHT, THE FIRE INSPECTOR DEEMED ELECTRICAL DUE TO FAULTY ELECTRIC IN DOOR CHANNEL OVERHEAD. I SUBSEQUENTLY BOUGHT ANOTHER OF THE SAME ACURA RL 2006 AS OF 6 WEEKS AGO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND BY TH... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 30, 2008

MICHELIN RECENTLY DISCONTINUED THE MANUFACTURING OF THE PAX SYSTEM WORLDWIDE AND WILL NO LONGER OFFER IT. THERE IS ALSO SPECIAL TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO INSTALL OR REPAIR PAX TIRES. THE ABSENCE OF ADEQUATE REPAIR FACILITIES AND PAX SYSTEM STOCK HAS RESULTED IN CONSUMERS HAV... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2008

Incident date: Oct 27, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED ON WATER, CRASHED INTO A RAIL, AND THEN WAS STRUCK BY A SEMI-TRACTOR TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE CHECK AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, BUT... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Aug 13, 2009

ON 4 OCCASIONS SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2006 REPORTED THAT INTERMITTENTLY CAR LURCHED FORWARD WHEN LIFTING FOOT OFF BRAKE. DEALERSHIP FOUND NO DEFECTS ON 4 SEPARATE CHECKS. AUG 13HAD THIS SUDDEN ACCELERATION' OCCUR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TOTALLED CAR,DAMAGED 4 OTHERS. *TR

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 20, 2009

HONDA/MICHELIN PAX TIRES (NO FLAT) ARE DESIGN FOR ONLY ABOUT 20-30K MILES. THIS INFORMATION WAS NOT DISCLOSED AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE OF MY VEHICLE. THEY HAVE DECEIVED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS IS A QUALITY PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, THESE TIRES ARE FLAWED AND EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND YOUR CAR CAN'T B... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. HE THEN DROVE OVER ANOTHER POTHOLE AND THE TIRE DEFLATED. THE CONTACT REFILLED THE TIRE WITH AIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE COMPANY, WHICH NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE TIRE AND REFI... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COMES EQUIPPED WITH TWO DIFFERENT CRUISE CONTROL MODES: STANDARD AND RADAR (ACC). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH IN THE ACC MODE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN HE REMOVES HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2006

CAR SUDDENLY DIED AT 2500 MILES, WAS TOWED TO DEALER, ENGINE OIL PUMP NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AT FACTORY, TOOK OVER 7 WEEKS FOR NEW CAR/REPLACEMENT CAR TO ARRIVE, RENTAL CAR FEES NOT REIMBURSED DESPITE REASSURANCES FROM MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. *JB

Incident date: Feb 4, 2006

I PURCHASED A 2006 ACURA RL IN FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR. ON MY WAY HOME, I STOPPED AT A REST STOP. WHEN I RETURNED TO THE CAR, I COULDN'T TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH. I HAD TO CALL THE DEALER TO FIND OUT THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WITH THE WHEELS IN ANY POSITION AND THE DRIVER HAS TO RELIEVE THE PRESS... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2005

2006 ACURA RL MAKES A METAL TO METAL NOISE WHEN BRAKING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TS **NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT HE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE NOISE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE BRAKE PADS IN THE 2006 RL BECAUSE THE BRAKE PAD COMPOSITION HAD BEEN REDESIGNED. THE DEALER TOLD ... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 ACURA RL

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	16.0	24.0	19.0	Premium	$4,000

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 ACURA RL

97 manufacturer communications from 62 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
140000 AIR BAGS	32
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	10
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	8
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE	4
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

140000 AIR BAGS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a re

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

350000 EQUIPMENT

140000 AIR BAGS

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

Tech line summary article - Can?t get past this screen when adding keys with the Immobilizer Setup Tool in the i-HDS? "Tester is not communicating with immobilizer unit". Here?s an easy workaround to restore communication. 1. Release the b

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachm

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

140000 AIR BAGS

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

VIDEO - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS

140000 AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010). ALL CHANGES/UPDATES FROM THE

140000 AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 03.25.16"

140000 AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 03.18.16"

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

140000 AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010)."

140000 AIR BAGS

UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.

140000 AIR BAGS

DEALER MESSAGE - UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010).

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

"STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 02.19.16"

140000 AIR BAGS

DEALER MESSAGE - SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION FROM A CUSTOMER AFFECTED BY THE 2005-2016 ACURA MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL WHERE A CAMPAIGN PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, PLEASE FOLLOW THE

140000 AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. DUE TO THIS, THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND STOP SALE ORDE

140000 AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, WE INFORMED YOU THAT ACURA IS PUTTING IN PLACE A NUMBER OF PROVISIONS AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOU AND OUR CLIENTS AFFECTED BY THE 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL ANNOUNCED

140000 AIR BAGS

DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES.

140000 AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - WE?VE BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WE?VE RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL DEALER ADVISORY BOARD AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS FROM MANY OF YOU THROUGH OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVES RELATED TO T

140000 AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, AMERICAN HONDA NO&#56256;&#56735;FIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. THIS RECALL IS DUE TO THE TAKATA DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INF

140000 AIR BAGS

DEALER MESSAGE - DEALER Q&A REGARDING 2005-2016 MULTI MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

141000 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, Safety Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Infla

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

HONDA: HONDA IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THE HEALTHY PORTION OF THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG ON CERTAIN VEHICLE. *JS

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part)from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ACURA: ON SOME VEHICLES, DEALERSHIP IS COLLECTING DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IF NO ACCIDENT WAS INVOLVED OR THE AIR HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. MODEL 2005-2008. *PE

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit a certain criteria.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the driver?s airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 RDXs & 2005-2008 RLs which fit the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

HONDA: AMERICAN HONDA IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THE HEALTHY PORTION OF AIRBAGS FROM PARTICULAR VEHICLES. THIS ONLY APPLIES TO VEHICLES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS AND HAVE NOT HAD THE AIRBAG PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. *JS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *PE

112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

ACURA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THE RETAINERS THAT IS BONDED TO BODY MAY BE DAMAGED OR COMES OFF WHEN REMOVING WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ACURA: THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INPUT IN MISINTERPRETED BY THE ECM/PCM/ THE MIL COMES ON. *PE

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

ACURA: THE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INPUT IN MISINTERPRETED BY THE ECM/PCM/ THE MIL COMES ON. *PE

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

HONDA ACURA: THE DOORS MAY NOT UNLOCK WHEN YOU TOUCH THEIR DOOR HANDLES. WATER LEAKAGE HAS LIKELY DAMAGED A CIRCUIT. *RM

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

HONDA ACURA: THE DOORS MAY NOT UNLOCK WHEN YOU TOUCH THEIR DOOR HANDLES. WATER LEAKAGE HAS LIKELY DAMAGED A CIRCUIT. *RM

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

HONDA ACURA: THE DOORS MAY NOT UNLOCK WHEN YOU TOUCH THEIR DOOR HANDLES. WATER LEAKAGE HAS LIKELY DAMAGED A CIRCUIT. *RM

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

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL ACURA VEHICLES. *PE

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS SETT

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

BRAKE PEDAL IS LOW AND FEELS SOFT. *NJ

136300 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

WINDSHIELD WIPER DOESN'T CLEAN SNOW OR SLUSH FROM THE WINDSHIELD. *KB UPDATED 10/7/08. *PE

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPER DOESN'T CLEAN SNOW OR SLUSH FROM THE WINDSHIELD. *KB UPDATED 10/7/08. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TROUBLE SHOOTING B-CAN AND F-CAN DTC'S. *KB

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 81-64. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET INOPERATIVE. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WON'T START OR STARTS THEN STALLS. *TT

194000 TIRES:VALVE

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: TIRE VALVE CAP REPLACEMENT. *TS

194000 TIRES:VALVE

THE TIRE VALVE CAPS ON VEHICLE WITH TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM AND CAN CORRODE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *NM

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CD MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY ADHESIVE LABELS.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM. SERVICENEWS. *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.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2015	0	3	View
2012	6	1	View
2011	6	3	View
2010	7	10	View
2009	6	14	View
2008	6	14	View
2007	7	24	View
2006 (current)	8	39
2005	11	153	View
2004	0	16	View
2003	1	11	View
2002	2	54	View
2001	2	12	View
2000	4	79	View
1999	2	26	View
1998	3	16	View
1997	2	24	View
1996	3	26	View

Other ACURA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MDX	510	4,287	View
TLX	340	1,306	View
RDX	335	2,540	View
ILX	275	337	View
RLX	187	163	View
NSX	161	20	View
INTEGRA	132	758	View
TLX TYPE S	120	2	View

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2006 ACURA RL

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