https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Acura RL. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:35:50 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-2170288 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT At low speed while driving on a parking lot of a local supermarket. The Car surged without accelerator being pressed , causing an unintended acceleration that was dangerous to pedestrians. No check engine or other safety information was displayed. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-2086215 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT I bought the car there was no airbag light on it I was driving down my road and it just randomly turned on been on ever since. Sunnyside Acura Told me that the frontal driver side airbag was replaced in 2016, Then they told me that it would not be under recall because they pretty much said they had already fixed it but the problem had occurred. They said it was done it 2016 the air bag should last https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-2034965 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT About 2013 the 2000 acura rl vsa and abs lights came on then the tilt on the steering wheel up and down stop working then the srs lights and seat belts light came on and want go off. So from then till now I have spent about 15k to correct the vsa and abs issues. Replace rotors bearing wheel sensor tires rack and pinion ball joints and power steering pressure hose. But I found out that the problem https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-2034966 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT About 2013 the 2000 acura rl vsa and abs lights came on then the tilt on the steering wheel up and down stop working then the srs lights and seat belts light came on and want go off. So from then till now I have spent about 15k to correct the vsa and abs issues. Replace rotors bearing wheel sensor tires rack and pinion ball joints and power steering pressure hose. But I found out that the problem https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-2034967 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT About 2013 the 2000 acura rl vsa and abs lights came on then the tilt on the steering wheel up and down stop working then the srs lights and seat belts light came on and want go off. So from then till now I have spent about 15k to correct the vsa and abs issues. Replace rotors bearing wheel sensor tires rack and pinion ball joints and power steering pressure hose. But I found out that the problem https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1984237 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT This is a continuation complaint with national cemter for dispute settlement to fix safty issues and discontinued parts. The car is not 40 years old and i cannot find a maintenance repair book. The power door locks are coming on and off and the fob key do not work Sutton acuta in macon said it needs the antenna but the antenna is discontinued. The navigation system doesn't work because the 6 cham https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1984238 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT This is a continuation complaint with national cemter for dispute settlement to fix safty issues and discontinued parts. The car is not 40 years old and i cannot find a maintenance repair book. The power door locks are coming on and off and the fob key do not work Sutton acuta in macon said it needs the antenna but the antenna is discontinued. The navigation system doesn't work because the 6 cham https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1984239 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT This is a continuation complaint with national cemter for dispute settlement to fix safty issues and discontinued parts. The car is not 40 years old and i cannot find a maintenance repair book. The power door locks are coming on and off and the fob key do not work Sutton acuta in macon said it needs the antenna but the antenna is discontinued. The navigation system doesn't work because the 6 cham https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1905371 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The center display screen went blank (black) and I can't adjust anything https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1905372 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT The center display screen went blank (black) and I can't adjust anything https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1904250 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT It want start and has something to do with air control https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1904251 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT It want start and has something to do with air control https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1904252 Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT It want start and has something to do with air control https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1845282 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light, and the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part had https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1845283 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS warning light, and the vehicle stability assist (VSA) system warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the part had https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1844481 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT OIL SHOT OUT THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, CAUSING ALL THE OIL TO SHOOT OUT, AND THE ENTIRE FUNCTION OF THE CAR TO STOP WORKING. THE ENGINE ESSENTIALLY DIED, CAUSING THE BRAKE, THE GAS, AND STEERING TO LOCK AND NOT WORK.CAR WENT FROM 65 MILES A HR TO 5 MILESW, VERY SCARY Summary ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, Prolonged High Under-Hood Temperatures MAY Cause THE Power Steering https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1844482 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT OIL SHOT OUT THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, CAUSING ALL THE OIL TO SHOOT OUT, AND THE ENTIRE FUNCTION OF THE CAR TO STOP WORKING. THE ENGINE ESSENTIALLY DIED, CAUSING THE BRAKE, THE GAS, AND STEERING TO LOCK AND NOT WORK.CAR WENT FROM 65 MILES A HR TO 5 MILESW, VERY SCARY Summary ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, Prolonged High Under-Hood Temperatures MAY Cause THE Power Steering https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1844483 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT OIL SHOT OUT THE CAR WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, CAUSING ALL THE OIL TO SHOOT OUT, AND THE ENTIRE FUNCTION OF THE CAR TO STOP WORKING. THE ENGINE ESSENTIALLY DIED, CAUSING THE BRAKE, THE GAS, AND STEERING TO LOCK AND NOT WORK.CAR WENT FROM 65 MILES A HR TO 5 MILESW, VERY SCARY Summary ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, Prolonged High Under-Hood Temperatures MAY Cause THE Power Steering https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1784615 Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V027000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1765590 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT Small electric fire in driver side door panel melted all the way through outside door handle . After this happened to me I looked through forums and this seems to be a common issue with this car and there has been no recall for this issue . Very unsafe https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1735212 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. EXTERIOR ISSUES: REAR BUMPER FELLED OFF; GASOLINE COVER WON'T CLOSED; DOOR HANDLES FALLING OFF; FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACEMENT https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1735213 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. EXTERIOR ISSUES: REAR BUMPER FELLED OFF; GASOLINE COVER WON'T CLOSED; DOOR HANDLES FALLING OFF; FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACEMENT https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1735214 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. EXTERIOR ISSUES: REAR BUMPER FELLED OFF; GASOLINE COVER WON'T CLOSED; DOOR HANDLES FALLING OFF; FUEL PUMP NEEDS REPLACEMENT https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1731937 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LESTER RAINES HONDA (5102 MACCORKLE AVENUE SW, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309, (304) 768-1251) WAS C https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1730928 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH AND WAS TOLD TO PARK MY CAR. I DID FOR 9 MONTHS, FORCED TO BUY ANOTHER CAR. ACURA REFUSED TO PROVIDE A RENTAL. WE FILED A CLASS-ACTION SUIT. ACURA REQUIRED AN INSPECTION OF THE AIRBAGS/INFLATOR. I RECEIVED AN INVOICE I COULD NOT UNDERSTAND AND CALLED THE DEALER. THEY REFUSED TO RETURN FIVE MESSAGES, AND WHEN WE I REACHED THEM THEY WOULDN'T TELL ME WHAT ITEMS ON https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1726682 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT THE SRS LAMP HAS REMAINED ON SINCE PURCHASE IN 2009. https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1721278 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT 1999 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1707532 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT 2003 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT MAKE A REASONABLE ATTEMPT TO ASSIST WITH THE 500 MILE ROUND TRIP TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO LONGER AUTHORIZING LOCAL DEALERSHIPS TO COMPLETE RECALLS. *JS https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1700263 Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM AMERICA HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ON MARCH 2020 (NHTSA RECALL 20V-026) THAT THE INFLATOR INSIDE THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG MODULE MAY ABSORB MOISTURE, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIRBAG TO MALFUNCTION IN A CRASH WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. THE LETTER STATES "THE REPLACEMENT PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR YOUR VEHICLE, IF NECESSARY, ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND ACURA IS UNABLE TO INSP https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl https://plaincars.com/make/acura-rl#complaint-1698516 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL IN MARCH 2020. WHEN I CALLED THE ACURA DEALER IN CHARLOTTE THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PART WOULD BE THERE IN JULY, CALLED IN JULY THEY SAID AUGUST CALLED IN SEPTEMBER AND THEY SAID THAT THE PART IS STILL NOT THERE