Does the 1999 Acura RL have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1999 Acura RL recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Acura dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Acura RL?

24 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1999 Acura RL recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 Acura RL. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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.

1999 Acura RL recalls, newest first

January 17, 2020NHTSA 20V0260001,439,841 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 19, 1999NHTSA 99V22700096,518 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A transmission case bolt can loosen and fall out allowing the transmission to disengage from the differential.
Consequence: The vehicle could lose power to the drive wheels without warning. Also, shifting the transmission into the park position would not lock the wheels, and a parked vehicle could move unexpectedly if the parking brake is not set.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned bolt.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1999 Acura RL with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags6
Electrical system2
Fuel system2
Power train2
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly2

Other Acura RL years

Other 1999 Acura models

Most recalled 1999 vehicles

1999 Ford F-250 (19 recalls)
1999 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1999 Honda Accord (17 recalls)
1999 Chevrolet Silverado (16 recalls)
1999 Blue Bird All American (16 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 1999 Acura RL have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1999 Acura RL recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Acura dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1999 Acura RL?: 24 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.