2000 Acura RL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 44%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Acura RL, 44% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The srs sensor jus pop on the ABS sensor pop on also the check engine light pops I don't know what to do and also I heard ticking and tapping and the engine started jumping whether I'm going slow or fast I really need some serious help why is because I can possibly be in great danger do to the sensors that are going out in my vehicle .”
NHTSA complaint #10789136, filed 2015-11, 162,090 miles“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 inspect/repair your vehicle at this time. I called a local Acura dealer on 9/1/2020 and was told that the parts are still not available and they are expected may 2021. …”
NHTSA complaint #11364787, filed 2020-10, 100,000 miles“Srs light on dash stays on. Dealer cannot reset to get light to stay off. Acura of denville, nj says opds (occupant position detection system) and sensor assemblies need to be re-placed at a cost of $1349.65 (+ tax). With srs light on air bags will not deploy. The srs failure appears to be the failure most documented in this forum. It is a safety issue which should have a recall to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10614913, filed 2014-07, 74,508 miles“Dealerships intentionally ignore takata/nadi airbag safety occupant safety recalls on jan 2019 this vehicle was delivered to mcconnell honda alabama dealership repair shop for malfunction indication lights batt brake . This malfunction was a result of aug 2018 patton honda georgia, dealership shop repair diagnostic (parking lot brake torquing) abuse while in custody to diagnose, a slight hesitation during acceleration and rubber squeak noise near front left wheel. No remedy was provided and vehicle was damaged and battery charging disabled by patton honda georgia. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319538, filed 2020-03, 210,000 miles“Srs light appears in dash indicating failure of the opds unit (occupant position detection system) this unit is responsible for airbag/seat belt detection and deployment. This component should be replaced free of charge due to the fact that it is seat belt/airbag related. This component fails frequently according to independent online service technical support.”
NHTSA complaint #10147932, filed 2006-01, 77,000 milesRelated 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
- 20V027000Jan 17, 2020Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey…Covers: Acura RL 2000–2003, Honda Odyssey 2000–2001, Acura TL 2000–2001 +5 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 2000 Acura RL
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Acura RL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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