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Acura RLModel year report

2010 Acura RL Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,100miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
7campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl AWD · 16 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Acura RL (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 Acura RL. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (1) and body and structure (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 62 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 7 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall trying to get a replacement rental no one returns calls have called on several occasions just get a run around napletons palm beach Acura does not want to help they told me to call another dealer..very unprofessional ..I requested new air bag in may 2016 and they said no latter than july...this is truely a poor organization”

NHTSA complaint #10897719, filed 2016-08, 40,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “2010 Acura RL. Consumer states fault with low beam headlight design which results in a serious lack of vision beyond 30 yards the consumer stated he nearly had an accident on a rural road as he was unable to see a detour sign due to road flooding until it was almost too late to stop. It appeared as though the top of the fender design seemed to act as a hood which obscured all of the roadway beyond thirty feet.”

NHTSA complaint #10366295, filed 2010-11

Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2010 Acura RL. While parking the vehicle, it accelerated over a curb and crashed into a tree. There was minor vehicle damage. The contact has reported the failure to the dealer but not the manufacturer. There were no injuries. The contact is concerned that if the brakes were not applied a fatality could have occurred. The failure mileage was 200.”

NHTSA complaint #10297711, filed 2009-12, 200 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200 and 40,000 miles.

50%0–100%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2009201020167
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Acura RL. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
RL · sedan AWDnot rated5 / 5——5 · 9.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2010 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning not available, automatic emergency braking not available.

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Acura RL version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
RL AWD3.7L 6-cyl5-speed automatic162218$4,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 7 recalls for the 2010 Acura RL → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 62 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 62 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura RL

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010920,1007—18—Not enough data
2009845,1606—18—Not enough data
20081318,1776—19—Not enough data
20072034,7507—19—Falling
20063246,0008—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200512573,00011—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200411104,0000———Not enough data
2003980,8181———Not enough data
20024376,5002——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200112112,2002———Not enough data
20005977,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19992492,7512———Falling
19981199,4463———Not enough data
199719145,0002———Stable
199622144,0002———Stable

All Acura RL model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Acura RL have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 Acura RL as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Acura RL is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 1.

Has the 2010 Acura RL been recalled?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Acura RL get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Acura RL (RL, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Acura RL reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,100 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 40,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.