Acura CL recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
11 recalls found for the Acura CL in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 586 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Acura CL | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Acura CL | 5 | 73 |
| 2002 Acura CL | 2 | 44 |
| 2001 Acura CL | 3 | 271 |
| 2000 Acura CL | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 Acura CL | 3 | 49 |
| 1998 Acura CL | 5 | 55 |
| 1997 Acura CL | 2 | 82 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Acura CL recalls
- Jan 17, 202020V027000Air bags875,966 vehiclesAcura RL, Acura CL and 6 more models
These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair.
- Jan 17, 202020V026000Air bags1,439,841 vehiclesHonda Civic, Honda CR-V and 8 more models
These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.
- Jun 27, 201919V499000Air bags3,947 vehiclesHonda Element, Honda Accord and 10 more models
These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation…
- Mar 6, 201919V182000Air bags1,101,534 vehiclesAcura TL, Acura RDX and 15 more models
The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the…
- May 28, 201515V320000Air bags6,281,043 vehiclesHonda Element, Honda Accord and 10 more models
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability…
- Apr 15, 200404V176000Power train1,099,796 vehiclesAcura TL, Acura CL and 4 more models
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…
- Oct 27, 200303V423000Electrical system563,861 vehiclesHonda Accord, Acura CL and 2 more models
On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the ignition switch may wear excessively and prevent proper interlock operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the…
- Aug 28, 200202V226000Engine and engine cooling17,551 vehiclesHonda Accord, Acura CL and 4 more models
On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, and sport utility vehicles equipped with V6 engines, a timing belt tensioner pulley on the water pump is misaligned and could cause the…