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2006 Acura RL Air bags Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
28%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Acura RL, 28% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“Takata recall. After receiving the recall notice from american honda motor, Acura automobile division, I called the dealer, weir canyon Acura in orange county, ca, in early july to schedule the service. However, until now, the recall service has not been performed due to unavailability of parts. It's been more than 60 days since my appointment with the dealer. Therefore, I filed this complaint.”

NHTSA complaint #10911174, filed 2016-10

“Takata recall. On memorial day weekend I returned my car to hooman Acura in van nuys, ca. On van nuys blvd. On the phone, I was told the policy was to hold the returned cars at the dealer, I would be given a rental voucher, and that I would be called when the repair was made. At the dealer, I was told that hooman was not taking the recalled vehicles, could not provide a date by which the fix would be made, but would provide me a rental car which I had to get that day by noon. I would have to take the recalled Acura back to my house. …”

NHTSA complaint #10871660, filed 2016-05

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Acura RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v061000 (air bags) and 16v344000 (air bags), but the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #10882730, filed 2016-07

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Acura RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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. The VIN was unavailable. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #10884985, filed 2016-07

“The contact owns a 2006 Acura RL. While driving 70 MPH the vehicle hydroplaned on water, crashed into a rail, and then was struck by a semi-tractor trailer. The vehicle was completely destroyed. After the failure, the check air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, but the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed the dealer. A technician stated that the air bags will only deploy if the driver was in great danger. A police report was available. The failure and current mileages were 50000. Updated 01/12/10 updated 01/13/10.”

NHTSA complaint #10291110, filed 2009-11, 50,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010778%
2009338%
2008862%
2007735%
2006928%
20053629%
2004218%
2003667%
20021842%
2001542%
20002644%
1999938%
1998218%
199629%

Other parts of the 2006 Acura RL

Electrical system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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