NHTSA Safety Recalls
Acura Rl Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2012, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 12 model years (2000–2012) the Acura Rl has 66 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2005 with 11; the cleanest is 2003 with 1.
- Model years
- 12
- Total recalls
- 66
- Worst year
- 2005
- Cleanest year
- 2003
2000–2012
11 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Acura Rl | 6 | |
| 2011 Acura Rl | 6 | |
| 2010 Acura Rl | 7 | |
| 2009 Acura Rl | 6 | |
| 2008 Acura Rl | 6 | |
| 2007 Acura Rl | 7 | |
| 2006 Acura Rl | 8 | |
| 2005 Acura Rl | 11 | |
| 2003 Acura Rl | 1 | |
| 2002 Acura Rl | 2 | |
| 2001 Acura Rl | 2 | |
| 2000 Acura Rl | 4 |
What gets recalled most on the Acura Rl
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE30
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE20
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER4
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS4
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH3
- AIR BAGS2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE1
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.