2002 ACURA TL

7 recalls, 403 complaints - 200 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. The... 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 Q5A and Y58.

3,947 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV... Read more

Consequence

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer serv... Read more

1,101,534 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 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acur... 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 driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that... Read more

6,281,043 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE.

Consequence

GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

ON VEHICLES WITH 15,000 MILES OR LESS, THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A SIMPLE REVISION TO THE OIL COOLER RETURN LINE TO INCREASE LUBRICATION TO THE SECOND GEAR. ON VEHICLES WITH MORE THAN 15,000 MILES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION TO IDENTIFY GEARS THAT HAVE ALREADY EXPER... Read more

1,099,796 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH INCORRECT PARTS: 2002 ACURA 3.2TL SEDANS WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED PER RECALL 01V-166001; CERTAIN 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS; AND CERTAIN 2000-2002 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICL... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-999... Read more

8,168 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-999-100... Read more

9,034 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH AN "AUTO-UP" POWER WINDOW FEATURE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT CAN FAIL, AND DEPENDING ON THE FAILURE MODE, THE WINDOW COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE, OPEN OR CLOSE INDEPENDENT OF SWITCH ACTIVATION, OR THE AUTO-REVERSE SYSTEM... Read more

Consequence

THE AUTO-REVERSE SYSTEM FAILURE COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-999-1009.

10,575 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

403 total complaints 38 crashes 2 fires 30 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	175
POWER TRAIN	36
AIR BAGS	29
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
ENGINE	7
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	7
SERVICE BRAKES	6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	6

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

I did the telematics update from 10/10/25 on 10/11/2025 and I lost power and complete control while driving car just shut off told me to put it in park but I couldn’t shift to park check engine came on. I was able to restart the car and it happened two more times before I was able to get to safety... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

The moon roof shade no longer retraces properly and sags obstructing vision when looking through the rear view mirror causing a safety hazard.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2024

Rear view camera went blank and displayed "request service" also when it did work, display was blurred.

Incident date: Apr 4, 2023

My AC system stopped working and when checked it was a faulty AC condenser that was on recall. So the dealer fixed it for free then about 4 months later my air blows only hot again. Went back to get it checked and now they are saying the evaporator core needs to be replaced and charged me $2600 to f... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2020

My car has been automatically shutting off while driving. Bringing my car to a halt, not a full on stop but to the point my wheels lock up. Sort of like im slamming on my brake but I can't press my brake. I lose power steering, the entire car shuts off. Then I have to try and restart it, but it won'... Read more

Incident date: Dec 4, 2020

Incident date: Jun 13, 2020

VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY WITH KIDS IN THE CAR, DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION.

Incident date: Jun 13, 2020

VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY WITH KIDS IN THE CAR, DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION.

Incident date: Mar 19, 2015

AUTOMATIC/MANUALLY SHIFTS, MANUAL GEARS D4 SHIFT STUCK IN GEAR AND CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURED.

Incident date: Mar 19, 2015

AUTOMATIC/MANUALLY SHIFTS, MANUAL GEARS D4 SHIFT STUCK IN GEAR AND CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURED.

Incident date: Mar 19, 2015

AUTOMATIC/MANUALLY SHIFTS, MANUAL GEARS D4 SHIFT STUCK IN GEAR AND CAUSING ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURED.

Incident date: Aug 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW BUTTON FAILED TO OPERATE. HINSHAW'S ACURA (5955 20TH ST E, FIFE, WA 98424, (253) 922-8830) WAS INFORMED OF THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR AND STATED THAT ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2019

Incident date: Jul 7, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V499000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V182000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. GARRY FORCE ACURA (1634 ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2018

WE GOT AN APRIL 2019 LETTER FOR AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL WHICH CAME TOO LATE! MY CAR WAS TOTALED IN A ACCIDENT IN WHICH BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. IT DID CAUSE HURTFUL PRESSURE ON MY GRANDSON'S CHEST WITH AN EMERGENCY BILL OVER $500 AND 2 DAYS OF LOSSES WAGES. OK FOR WHICH WE HAD NO COMPENSATION. CAR... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 17, 2018

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 17, 2018

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR KEPT ILLUMINATING. FLOW ACURA (425 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27127, (336) 723-3524) INITIALLY DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRES WERE MALFUNCTIONING. AFTER A TEST WAS PERFORMED, THE INDICATOR REMAINED OFF FOR APPROXI... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2018

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Apr 25, 2018

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Apr 25, 2018

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Apr 25, 2018

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Feb 3, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY INTERLOCK FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY ON ITS OWN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2015

CAR WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY/ POOR DRIVING.

Incident date: Jun 2, 2015

CAR WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY/ POOR DRIVING.

Incident date: Jun 2, 2015

CAR WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION PROPERLY/ POOR DRIVING.

Incident date: Dec 29, 2017

VIOLENT SHIFTING - PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM ENGLES AUTO IN SUMNER - SAME DAY DROVE THIS VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY AND AN HOUR INTO THE ROAD TRIP THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SUDDENLY APPLY THE BRAKES. FOLLOWING THIS IT BEGAN SHIFTING VIOLENTLY UP OR DOWN. FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION A... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2017

MY VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTED AIRBAG. IT HAS YET TO DEPLOY, HOWEVER I WAS INFORMED BY THE TK HOLDINGS INC. THAT THE AIRBAG ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL IS DEFECTED.

Incident date: Nov 16, 2016

MY VEHICLE CONTAINS ONE OF THE DEFECTIVE TAKATA AIRBAGS, EVEN THOUGH I REALIZE IT IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER A RECALL.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2016

AIR BAGS WAS NOT WORKING

Incident date: Dec 12, 2016

TAKATA RECALL

Incident date: Aug 18, 2014

TAKATA RECALL: PROBLEMS OCCUR ON REGULAR ROADS, LOCAL AREAS, CITIES. THE CAR'S WINDOW, THE LEFT PASSENGER SIDE BEHIND THE DRIVER, IS FAIL. IT DOESN'T GO UP OR DOWN ANY MORE. IT BEGAN COUPLE YEARS AGO, AND WE HAD TO TO PAY FOR THE CAR REPAIR PERSON TO PULL IT UP ONLY. YET, IT IS AUTOMATICALLY PULLE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2014

Incident date: Jun 1, 2014

TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN JUNE OF 2014. I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN. AS I WAS DRIVING A SUBURBAN (BELIEVE) TURNED IN FRONT OF ME. TRIED TO GET OUT OF THE WAY BUT DIDN'T QUITE MAKE IT. I HIT THE SIDE OR BACK OF HIS VEHICLE . I FELT LIKE I HIT A BRICK WALL WITH MY FACE. THAT W... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 1, 2014

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 1, 2014

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 2, 2017

AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON & OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING & IN IDLE .

Incident date: Jun 21, 2017

VEHICAL SLIPS OUT OF GEARS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY ALSO FEELS LIKE THE CAR WHEELS OR MAYBE EVEN THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP WHILE ON THE HWY . A VERY BAD JERK , IT SEEMS LIKE THE GEARS ARE LOCKING UP FOR A QUICK SECOND AFTER THE JERK IT WILL PROCEED ON . THE JERKS. THESE JERKS ARE STARTING TO DAMAGE ... Read more

Crash 5 injured

Incident date: Jun 21, 2017

Crash 5 injured

Incident date: Jun 21, 2017

Crash 5 injured

Incident date: Feb 10, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEARS HAD BEEN SLIPPING AND SLOW TO CHANGE OVER WITH A SUDDEN JERK OR LUNGE. THE RPMS WOULD RACE INTERMITTENTLY ONCE THE GEARS CHANGED AND THE ENGINE AND EMISSIONS WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (RIVERTOWN HONDA, 4260 KENO... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2014

Incident date: Jan 10, 2017

VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO GEAR OK UNTIL IT REACHES 40 MILES PER HOUR THEN GEAR STOPS SHIFTING AS IF THE GEARS AREN'T CATCHING. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHES 50 MILES PER HOUR IT STARTS TO ACCELERATE OK. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY

Incident date: Dec 4, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE COLLAPSED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH FRACTURED THE AXLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2016

TAKATA RECALL MY ACURA TL WAS DRIVING FINE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND JERK WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY I-25 IN COLORADO, PUTTING MY LIFE IN GRAVE DANGER. I TRIED PULLING OVER IN CASTLE ROCK COLORADO AT AN AUTO ZONE TO SEE IF STOP SLIP FLUID IN THE TRANSMISSION BUT THAT D... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2016

WHILE DRIVING MY TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND MY CAR STOPS MOVING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS WORKED ON IN 2005 FOR THE RECALL ISSUE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH IT IS KNOWN THAT THE 2005 REPAIRS DID NOT REALLY WORK. AT 120K MILES THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT AGAIN. IN THE MORNING IT DRIVES FINE UNTIL IT GETS HOT DUPLI... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND PCM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 ACURA TL

200 manufacturer communications from 112 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
140000 AIR BAGS	38
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	23
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	10
100000 POWER TRAIN	8
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	8
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS	5

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

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before October 26, 2018 (RO date), use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not in

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message - Today, Acura is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Acura vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CAR

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 to the replacement d

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

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

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

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

Servicenews article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

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

Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech line summary article - Is the navigation screen clock reading 00:00? We?re aware of this issue and are looking for a solution.

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

Service bulletin - You are required to install a remanufactured A/T (automatic transmission) and torque converter on any vehicle with an internal failure that calls for A/T disassembly that is covered under any of the programs listed.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Sending vehicle data to tech line.

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

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

140000 AIR BAGS

"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MA

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

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

140000 AIR BAGS

POSTER OF LISTED ACURA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AN AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL - ENGLISH.

140000 AIR BAGS

POSTER OF LISTED ACURA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AN AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL - SPANISH.

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE BULLETIN - IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 10-026 ON OR BEFORE JUNE 8, 2015. MAKE SURE TO USE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW.

140000 AIR BAGS

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-033, RECALL: DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN BE OVER-PRESSURIZED IF YOU DID SERVICE BULLETIN 14-029 ON OR BEFORE JUNE 8, 2015. MAKE SURE TO USE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED"

140000 AIR BAGS

CUSTOMER LETTER - PLEASE BE AWARE, WE HAVE A NATIONAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND RECALL UNDER WAY TO REPAIR AIRBAG INFLATORS, AT NO COST TO YOU, IN CERTAIN HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES (LISTED BELOW). TO SEE IF YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS IMMEDIATE

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver's (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to ruptu

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - The inspection procedure for Takata driver's airbags was removed because all Takata driver's airbag inflators installed in the recall vehicle population are being replaced. A manufacturing error can produce over-pressuriz

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - The inspection procedure for Takata driver?s airbags was removed because all Takata driver?s airbag inflators installed in the recall vehicle population are being replaced. A manufacturing error can produce over-pressuriz

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - The original intent of service bulletin 10-026 safety recall was to identify a specific lot of suspect airbag inflators, and replace them with an improved part. The new direction for this recall population is to replace the

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver's (front) airbag inflators during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator c

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pr

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver?s (front) airbag inflators during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - A small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace deployed or damaged airbags. A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver?s (front) a

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupt

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - A small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace deployed or damaged airbags.

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

Service bulletin - Certain Acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pres

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Dealer message - Certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles until Acura has provided you with an appropriate disclosure and a

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARRANTY EXTENSION: 3.2 TL AND 3.2 CL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ

181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

ACCELERATOR PEDAL HARD TO PRESS. *TT UPDATED 4/2/08. *NJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ROUGH IDLE, STALLS AT STOPS, AND DTC'S P0172 OR P0175 APPEAR WHEN INSPECTED. *KB

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

PRODUCT UPDATE - TIMING BELT AUTO-TENSIONER OIL LEAK. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DON'T INVITE PROBLEMS DOING 2ND GEAR INSPECTION. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SPEEDOMETER SHOPS CAN TRANSFER ODOMETER MILEAGE. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

REAR STABILIZER LINK IS BROKEN. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

CANON A75 DIGITAL CAMERA REPLACEMENT. *TT

220000 SEATS

SEAT-BACK PANEL IS LOOSE OR DETACHED. *TT

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

REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

HVAC BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *EH

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

P1706 A/T SWITCH SHORT OR OPEN. *EH

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SAFETY RECALL: CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

DOOR SASH TRIM IS FADING. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. REQUEST FOR VISIT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HOW TO REPLENISH ATF ON VEHICLES WITH A/T OIL JET KITS. *NM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

HOW TO REMOVE A STUBBORN ATF FILLER BOLT. *NM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A/T SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. *NM

350000 EQUIPMENT

CAMERA FIXTURE RETAINER KNOBS NOW AVAILABLE. *NM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS. *MJ DEALER VISIT REQUEST SUMMARY. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

POOR FUEL ECONOMY. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOLENOID REPLACEMENT CRITERIA. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) FILLER PLUG STUCK IN CASE. ACURA TECH SUMMARY LINE FOR DEALER DISTRIBUTION. *TT

350000 EQUIPMENT

REPLACING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD'S CAN CAUSE DVD DISK ERROR. *NM

350000 EQUIPMENT

THE BEVERAGE HOLDER LID DOESN'T CLOSE EVENLY. *NM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NAVIGATION ERROR MESSAGE-DVD DISK READ ERROR. *SC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK. *SC

100000 POWER TRAIN

CANON DIGITAL CAMERA LOAN PROGRAM. *SC

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *EH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

STORE DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR SERVICE BULLETIN (S/B) 04-013, SAFETY RECALL, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION AND S/B 04-020, SAFETY RECALL, CL AND TL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SECOND GEAR INSPECTION. ACU

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

USING THE CORRECT FLASH SETTING FOR DIGITAL INSPECTION PHOTOS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

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

NAVIGATION SYSTEM WON'T MAP MATCH OR GETS LOST. ACURA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT AND STOP SALE ORDER UPDATE. VOLUNTARY RECALL OF LIGHT TRUCK MODELS FOR A POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION DEFECT. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IF NAVIGATION SYSTEM INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAYS THE MESSAGE, DATABASE OLD SEE YOUR DEALER, APPLY THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE PATCH. *NM

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0780 AFTER SOLENOID OR TRANSMISSION R&R. TECH LINE SUMMARY. ACURA. *TT

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVI ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON IN. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

USE THE HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM TO READ SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. MAY 2004. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SRS INDICATOR COMES ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *EH

140000 AIR BAGS

SRS INDICATOR ON AFTER BODY SHOP REPAIR. CHECK FOR SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA TL

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2002

RUPTURING DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATORS

This RQ investigation was opened to collect and analyze additional information to better evaluate the scope and timeliness of Honda's two safety recalls addressing rupturing of the driver's side air bag inflators (08V-593 and 09V-259).In an earlier response to RMD's request for information, Honda in... dicated that the second recall (09V-259), essentially an expansion of the first (08V-593), was necessary since later information informed that the source of the defect was different than originally postulated, and so the scope of the vehicles affected changed. Honda indicated that it had relied on its supplier of the air bag inflators, Takata, Inc. (Takata), in studying the possible sources of the inflator ruptures and identifying the recall populations.Accordingly, RMD issued a request forinformation to Takata on November 20, 2009, and Takata provided a partial response on December 23, 2009.Takata then provided its complete response on February 19, 2010.Takata informed ODI that, after analysis of several ruptured inflators, Takata and Honda initially attributed the defect to handling of the propellant during inflator assembly that could have yielded increased moisture levels that, when coupled with thermal cycling in automobiles over time, could lead to reduced propellant density and overly aggressive combustion during air bag deployment.However, it discovered upon review of inflators returned from the 08V-593 recall campaign, some of which fell outside the manufacturing range when Takata suspected the propellant was exposed to elevated moisture, that the source of the defect was more likely due to problems with a specific compression press (Stokes press) used to form the inflator's propellant.Specifically, the propellant tablets produced by the press were found to be less dense, and therefore more susceptible to overly aggressive combustion during air bag deployment.Takata identified the manufacturing time frame over which the tablets were shown to have less dense properties as the end of calendar year 2000. Takata informed Honda of its discovery on or about June 12, 2009.Honda made its defect decision and then notified NHTSA of it on June 30, 2009.Honda then supplemented its filing with an identification of the specific vehicles to be included in the campaign, as well as identifying additional models to be included, on July 29, 2009.As with the 08V-593 campaign, Takata examined inflators returned from the 09V-259 campaign, and some of which were manufactured outside of the range when the Stokes press was found to have produced less dense propellant (beyond the end of February 2001).It provided those findings to Honda and Honda decided to expand safety recall 09V-259 to include all vehicles with inflators containing propellant manufactured using the Stokes press.Honda notified NHTSA of its decision on February 9, 2010.Based upon all available information, there is insufficient information to suggest that Honda failed to make timely defect decisions on information it was provided.Also, given that all inflators with propellant manufactured using the Stokes press have been recalled, there are no additional vehicles to be investigated and campaigned.Accordingly, this RQ is closed.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE

THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED NHTSA BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 26, 2008, THAT A SAFETY RELATED RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AND 2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES.THE RECALL AFFECTS APPROXIMATELY 129,600 SUBJECT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2003 AND MAY 2005.THE ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK

THE ABOVE FAILURE REPORT COUNTS ARE FOR MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 - 2001 HONDA ACCORD MODELS THAT WERE NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF A RELATED HONDA RECALL ACTION (NHTSA 03V423); THESE VEHICLES WERE INVESTIGATED BY ODI UNDER DEFECT PETITION (DP) 04-006.COMPLAINT INFORMATION FOR OTHER MODELS AND MODEL YEARS WAS... Read more

ACURA TL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ACURA TL across all model years (1996, 2014).

76 Total Recalls

4,053 Total Complaints

3 Investigations

219 Reported Crashes

57 Reported Fires

8 Reported Deaths

ACURA TL - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2014	3	17	View
2013	3	74	View
2012	3	162	View
2011	3	23	View
2010	3	75	View
2009	3	51	View
2008	4	181	View
2007	4	167	View
2006	6	345	View
2005	7	551	View
2004	6	766	View
2003	5	466	View
2002 (current)	7	403
2001	3	163	View
2000	6	325	View
1999	4	197	View
1998	2	22	View
1997	2	29	View
1996	2	33	View
1995	0	3	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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2002 ACURA TL

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