2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,753 miles

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2002 Acura RL seat belts / air bags problems

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2002 Acura RL Owner Comments

problem #18

Oct 052020

RL

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I recieved a notice of recall about the air bags more than 10 months ago and dealer says they do not have part yet. When will the part be in? we don't want to wait until their is a problem.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #17

Sep 182020

RL

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bobby rahal Acura (6694 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, pa 17050 (717) 790-6000) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Enola, PA, USA

problem #16

Sep 022020

RL

  • 60,000 miles
Acura dealership said takata airbag part would take 1 year to come in. Obviously this is dangerous and unacceptable. What is the workaround" is there a class action lawsuit"

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #15

Jan 162020

RL 6-cyl

  • 207,678 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There's a recall on my car airbags

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #14

Mar 132020

RL

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 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 steering warning light was illuminated. The contact called Acura of augusta (1760 gordon hwy, augusta, ga 30904, (706) 426 9817) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure milage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Augusta, SC, USA

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problem #13

Mar 012020

RL 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 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 stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lancaster, SC, USA

problem #12

Mar 012020

RL 6-cyl

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Templeton, MA, USA

problem #11

Jun 242020

RL 6-cyl

  • miles
I received letter March 2020 notifying me of safety recall for airbag module and inflator- manufacturer recall number H6S, NHTSA recall number 20V-027 for my 2002 Acura 3.5 Rl. The letter stated I was to wait for replacement parts to be prepared and I would receive a follow up letter when said parts were available and then I was to call an Acura dealership and make an appointment. It is now June 2020 and I have not received a follow up letter. I've searched on the Honda and Acura website for any kind of remedies, because the letter states 'the airbag inflator could rupture during deployment, with metal fragments possibly striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of serious injury or death.' I entered my VIN on both websites recall searches- which turned up nothing. There's no indication of a solution or time frame. I have been fortunate enough to not have an accident of any kind, but I don't have another vehicle to drive- so I'm just crossing my fingers. It's been 60 days since this letter, and I was instructed to wait before contacting a dealer with this.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #10

Jan 172020

RL

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 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. Acura of columbus (4340 dublin grandville rd, dublin, oh 43017), was contacted and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #9

Jun 092020

RL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V056000 (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. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #8

May 152020

RL

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to Acura of salem (2475 commercial St SE, salem, or 97302), and was rejected to be serviced due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #7

Jan 172020

RL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 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 stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Alburtis, PA, USA

problem #6

Jul 272018

RL

  • 85,500 miles
"takata recall" the vehicle was traveling in city at approximately 10mph. I had just finished gasing up. As I was driving I noticed the SRS light was illuminated. Once arriving home, I began to research and troubleshoot the issue. I came up with 2 codes. The first was 3-5, and the second was 1-1. 3-5 was pertaining to a ground for the seatbelt pretensioner, driver's side. 1-1 was pertaining to a module for an airbag. I can't remember which side. As aforementioned, the research I did confirmed there were some recalls pertaining to the air bag system. If someone could please get back to me regarding these matters as soon as feasible it would be greatly appreciated!

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #5

Jan 052018

RL

  • 201,373 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rl. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer issued eight tsbs on the air bags, but no air bag recalls. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 201,373.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #4

Dec 102017

RL

  • miles
I saw on tv there is a possible recall on takata airbags on my car.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #3

Apr 092016

RL

  • 128,000 miles
Initial problem; SRS light, advised by Acura techs problem was faulty opds occupant position detection system and possibly opds sensor. (safety issue) 10/14/15. Since that time air bag inop light has also deployed

- Lincoln, AL, USA

problem #2

Dec 092011

RL

  • 130,000 miles
SRS indicator is on at dashboard. Checked with the dealer, switch is defective. Its a safety item, should work through the life of the car.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #1

Jan 152010

RL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Acura Rl. The contact was driving 45-50 mph when the SRS light illuminated. The dealer advised that the vehicle would need an occupant position detection system. The dealer replaced the occupant position detection system. The failure recurred within eight months. The dealer then advised the contact to cycle the ignition faster to correct the failure and reprogrammed the computer to deactivate the SRS light. The contact was concern that with the reprogramming of the computer, the air bag may not deploy in the event of a crash. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 69,000. Updated 01/03/11

- Jamison, PA, USA

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