1999 Acura RL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 38%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Acura RL, 38% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Opds sensortriggers srs: srs light reset 5 times since 02/04 one time by dealership right before purchase of pre certified veh in 2004. The last time was july of 2007 when I was told I would need a new cable reel and drivers air bag priced at 1468.00 at that time I researched srs problems and called a different dealership to find out that there was a warranty extension in march 2006. The passenger side opds sensor was faulty and replaced 05/05. Labor was charged 130.50. I had to find out through a different dealership service department that this has been a issue with acuras. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203090, filed 2007-09, 110,250 miles“Srs light illumimated. Took to Acura dealer, stated opds sensor and/or opds unit failure. $1200-$1600 to replace 1 or 2 units. Airbags will not deploy in event of impact. This is totally a safety issue and should be covered by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10904413, filed 2016-09, 125,000 miles“The contact stated upon placing the key in the ignition, the airbag warning light illuminated and remained on. The contact referred to the owner's manual which indicated if the airbag warning light was illuminated, it was inoperative. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the supplemental front airbags failed, and the buckle assembly for the right front passenger seat belt needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10175107, filed 2006-12, 81,000 miles“1999 Acura RL. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11389115, filed 2021-01“The srs indicator comes on and stays on when a cell phone or laptop is used inside the vehicle. This hinders the proper operation of the air bags which could result in a needless death to the passenger. The light can only be reset by the dealer which cost $84.00 per hour. After some investigation on the web, it appears that this is not only a problem in the Acura rls but also a problem with all Acura vehicles (RL, tl, tl-s, rsx and the mdx). …”
NHTSA complaint #10114183, filed 2005-03Related recalls
- 20V026000Jan 17, 2020Honda (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…Covers: Acura RL 1998–2000, Honda Civic 1996–2000, CR-V 1997–2000 +6 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 78% |
| 2009 | 3 | 38% |
| 2008 | 8 | 62% |
| 2007 | 7 | 35% |
| 2006 | 9 | 28% |
| 2005 | 36 | 29% |
| 2004 | 2 | 18% |
| 2003 | 6 | 67% |
| 2002 | 18 | 42% |
| 2001 | 5 | 42% |
| 2000 | 26 | 44% |
| 1999 | 9 | 38% |
| 1998 | 2 | 18% |
| 1996 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Acura RL
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Acura RL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology