2002 Acura RL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 42%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Acura RL, 42% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11114362, filed 2018-07, 85,500 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?”
NHTSA complaint #11352813, filed 2020-09, 60,000 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”
NHTSA complaint #10854524, filed 2016-04, 128,000 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330668, filed 2020-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11362840, filed 2020-10Related recalls
- 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
Related service bulletins
- 10128529Aug 6, 2014Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN…
- 10128558Jul 23, 2014Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, Acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 Acura models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service…
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 2002 Acura RL
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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