Acura RL recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
21 recalls found for the Acura RL in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 423 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Acura RL | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 Acura RL | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 Acura RL | 6 | 3 |
| 2010 Acura RL | 7 | 9 |
| 2009 Acura RL | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 Acura RL | 6 | 13 |
| 2007 Acura RL | 7 | 20 |
| 2006 Acura RL | 8 | 32 |
| 2005 Acura RL | 11 | 125 |
| 2004 Acura RL | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 Acura RL | 1 | 9 |
| 2002 Acura RL | 2 | 43 |
| 2001 Acura RL | 2 | 12 |
| 2000 Acura RL | 4 | 59 |
| 1999 Acura RL | 2 | 24 |
| 1998 Acura RL | 3 | 11 |
| 1997 Acura RL | 2 | 19 |
| 1996 Acura RL | 3 | 22 |
Has your Acura been repaired?
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 RL 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, 201919V501000Air bags1,657,752 vehiclesHonda Element, Honda Ridgeline and 10 more models
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation…
- Jun 27, 201919V500000Air bags1,558 vehiclesHonda Ridgeline, Acura RL and 8 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…
- Sep 27, 201818V662000Air bags57,095 vehiclesHonda Ridgeline, Acura RL and 1 more model
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,…
- Jan 9, 201818V041000Air bags24,945 vehiclesHonda Ridgeline, Acura RL and 1 more model
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,…
- Jan 10, 201717V029000Air bags308,884 vehiclesAcura RL, Honda Element and 5 more models
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
- May 23, 201616V344000Air bags1,790,894 vehiclesHonda Element, Acura RL and 6 more models
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.