2011 ACURA RL
6 recalls, 3 complaints - 114 TSBs
19V501000 Jun 27, 2019
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.
18V662000 Sep 27, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles nationwide. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2012 Acura RL, 2011 Honda Element and 2011-2013 Ridgeline vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Mary... 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 air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are H2H and S2I.
18V041000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the N... 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 air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are U0H, and G0I.
17V029000 Jan 10, 2017
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.
16V344000 May 23, 2016
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.
16V061000 Feb 3, 2016
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
May 18, 2020
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION DURING NORMAL CONDITIONS (NEARLY 1 QUART FOR EVERY 1000 MILES). *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 21, 2017
Incident date: Apr 20, 2017
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MULTIPLE WARNING SIGNALS AT ONCE CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ON AVERAGE ROADS, ACC, CMBS, CHECK TRANSMISSION, CHECK AIR BAGS AND OTHERS. THE GREEN D THAT SHOWS THE GEAR SETTING BEGAN CONSTANTLY BLINKING. WHEN I STOPPED AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND STARTED AGAIN, ALL THE WARNING SIGNAL... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 12, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
2011 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2011 ACURA RL
2011 Acura RL 4 DR AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 9.7% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2011 ACURA RL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6) (All-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
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, 2011 ACURA RL
114 manufacturer communications from 63 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 27 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 16 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 |
| 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 9 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 6 |
B23040A
May 17, 2023
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
B18-020
Apr 8, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
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
B18-020
Apr 8, 2022
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
B18-020
Mar 1, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
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
B18-020
Mar 1, 2022
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
B18-020
Mar 1, 2022
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
B21120A
Jan 25, 2022
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
B20-010
Mar 10, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
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 f
B20-010
Mar 10, 2020
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 f
B18-020
Dec 11, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
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
B19-052
Oct 2, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided this service bulletin (19-052) as a mechanism to cover clients
BBOM08312019
Aug 31, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura extended the powertrain warr
B19-006
Aug 10, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
B19-006
May 18, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
B18-009
Apr 30, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
B19-006
Feb 21, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
ONL6C502142019
Feb 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine operation. These deposits restrict the control ring's ability
B19-001
Jan 18, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
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 f
B19-006
Jan 16, 2019
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
B19-006
Jan 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the crankcase, which can result in excessive engine oil consumpt
BBOM01162019901
Jan 16, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to excessive oil consumption. Acura is extending the
B18-027
Jun 8, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
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 f
B18-025
Jun 7, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
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 f
B18-023
Jun 1, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
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 f
B18-020
May 31, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
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
B18-020
May 31, 2018
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
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
B18-009
May 11, 2018
063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009
May 11, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009
May 11, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009
May 2, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
Customer Letter
Apr 20, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimi
BTS180401
Apr 17, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
BTS180401
Apr 17, 2018
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
B18-009
Apr 12, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009
Mar 20, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18-009
Mar 16, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder walls to the crankcase, which can result in engine oil consumption that may exc
B18010F
Jan 10, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt
B18010F
Jan 10, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt
B18010F
Jan 10, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Servicenews article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil consumpt
BTS160705
Aug 2, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Techline summary article - Some clients may complain that the Low Oil Pressure indicator comes on, requiring engine oil to be added, while others who routinely check the oil level as recommended in their owner?s manual may find that oil con
CUSTOMER LETTER
Mar 24, 2017
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
"CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2011 RL VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20- 45 MPH. TO ENSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN OUR PRODUCT, ACURA IS TAKING TWO ACTIONS: PRODUCT UPDATE - THER
CUSTOMER LETTER
Mar 24, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2011 RL VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20- 45 MPH. TO ENSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN OUR PRODUCT, ACURA IS TAKING TWO ACTIONS: PRODUCT UPDATE - THER
BTS160705
Mar 2, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CLIENTS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR COMES ON, REQUIRING ENGINE OIL TO BE ADDED, WHILE OTHERS WHO ROUTINELY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THEIR OWNER?S MANUAL MAY FIND THAT OIL CON
B16-060
Jan 28, 2017
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
"SERVICE BULLETIN - TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT UPDATE DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARRANTY TIME OR MILEAGE LIMITATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WARRANTY ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN AFFECTED VEHICLES IS BEIN
B16-060
Jan 28, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT UPDATE DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARRANTY TIME OR MILEAGE LIMITATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WARRANTY ON THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN AFFECTED VEHICLES IS BEIN
B16-003
Jan 17, 2017
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
"SERVICE BULLETIN - IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 16-003 ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 17, 2017. MAKE SURE TO USE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW."
B16-003
Jan 17, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 16-003 ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 17, 2017. MAKE SURE TO USE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW."
B16-060
Jan 17, 2017
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE.
B16-060
Jan 17, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE.
B16-060
Jan 12, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE.
B16-060
Jan 12, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE.
BCA01122017901
Jan 12, 2017
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
"DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 ACURA IS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE AND A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR MODEL YEAR 2011 ACURA RL VEHICLES TO ADDRESS TORQUE CONVERTER JUDDER, SHUDDER, OR VIBRATION CONCERNS. BASIC PROBLEM CLIENTS MAY EX
B16-061
Jan 12, 2017
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
"SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE SURGE, VIBRATION OR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. TO INCR
B16-061
Jan 12, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE SURGE, VIBRATION OR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. TO INCR
B05-018
Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
AHPa11112016901
Nov 11, 2016
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
AHPa11112016902
Nov 11, 2016
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
BASN11112016901
Nov 11, 2016
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
AHPa11102016901
Nov 10, 2016
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
APaS11102016901
Nov 10, 2016
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).
APaS11102016902
Nov 10, 2016
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
BPaS11102016901
Nov 10, 2016
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).
BPaS11102016902
Nov 10, 2016
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
BPAS11022016902
Nov 2, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEALER MESSAGES - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THI
BTS160705
Nov 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - SOME CLIENTS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR COMES ON, REQUIRING ENGINE OIL TO BE ADDED, WHILE OTHERS WHO ROUTINELY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THEIR OWNER?S MANUAL MAY FIND THAT OIL CO
BTS160705
Oct 19, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION MAY BE EXCEEDING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS. IF YOU GET A VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERN, BE SURE TO RUN AN OIL CONSUMPTION TEST USING THE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION TEST JOB AID IN SIS. W
BPAS10032016904
Oct 3, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
BPAS09152016902
Sep 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
BPAS09092016901
Sep 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 7, 2016
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.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 7, 2016
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.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
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.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
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.
BPAS08312016902
Aug 31, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
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.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
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.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 23, 2016
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.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 23, 2016
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.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
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.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
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.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
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.
B-PAS-07282016-9
Jul 28, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2010-2013 MDXS, 2011-2012 RLS, 2009-2014 SHAWD TLS & 2010-2013 ZDXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS
B-PS-03312016-30
Mar 31, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
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
B-PS-03312016-30
Mar 31, 2016
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
B-PS-03312016-30
Mar 31, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR 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
BPS-03312016-302
Mar 31, 2016
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
B-ANS-03252016-3
Mar 25, 2016
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
B-ANS-03252016-3
Mar 25, 2016
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"
B-ANS-03182016-3
Mar 18, 2016
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)."
B-ANS-03182016-3
Mar 18, 2016
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"
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
16-003
Mar 1, 2016
100000 POWER TRAIN
Torque Converter Shudder A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. Replace the torque converter and update the PCM software.
B16-003
Mar 1, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. THE TORQUE CONVERTER WILL BE REPLACED AND THE PCM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPDATED.
B-ANS-02262016-3
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.
B-ANS-02262016-3
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.
B-AN-02252016-30
Feb 25, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.
BAN-02252016-302
Feb 25, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.
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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
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