2004 Acura TL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 199about this part
- Share
- 36%of 551 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,902miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 199 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Acura TL, 36% of the 551 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,902 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“I have not been contacted about the airbag recall, the potential problem with the accelerator pedal and the driver side lower ball joint recall. Several years ago I exited a highway, came to a stop sign and when I made a right turn the drivers side ball joint broke. I had the repair done and luckily I didn't hurt ao or myself. Thank you stay safe. I think it was in 2015.”
NHTSA complaint #11365409, filed 2020-10, 5 miles“We purchased this car new in 2004! This car has never had a airbag recall. I'm very concerned this year, make and model was overlooked concerning the airbag recall. Every single model and year around this 2004 Acura TL was recalled for the airbag replacement. We constantly check for updates to assure we do not miss a notice. Is there anything that can be done to assure our 2004 TL airbag is safe?”
NHTSA complaint #11377499, filed 2020-12, 53,000 miles“I was parked in an automatic carwash when my driver side airbag started dripping water on me. I'm afraid this could cause my airbag to deploy. I've also experienced crazy electrical issues intermittently that are not safe and I wonder if this is related. I also have a video if that is needed.”
NHTSA complaint #11186971, filed 2019-03, 153,000 miles“The cracks around passanger side airbag. The air bag light has been on since the first crack appear. The cracks are on all over the dashboard. Some chipping started now. I have taken to the dealer many times and I was told there is no issue but couldn't clear the light. The car is always parked in garage and under canopy at work.”
NHTSA complaint #10705320, filed 2015-04, 29,000 miles“The transmission is lacking at any moment that happens to me in the middle of the street. No safe another car almost hit me. No safe .... My dash is horrible completely cracke and this definitely is going to affect the airbags in my Acura 2004 TL. Sorry is the wors of worst .yes I was driving going in to the gas station and car just lack I couldn't do anything after about 20 minutes. The car gets on gear again and I get in gas station”
NHTSA complaint #11286618, filed 2019-12, 119,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL…Covers: Acura TL 2002–2006, 2009–2014, RDX 2007–2016, Honda Element 2003–2011 +14 more
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Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 47% |
| 2013 | 19 | 31% |
| 2012 | 43 | 33% |
| 2011 | 13 | 65% |
| 2010 | 34 | 53% |
| 2009 | 19 | 45% |
| 2008 | 34 | 27% |
| 2007 | 41 | 33% |
| 2006 | 85 | 34% |
| 2005 | 144 | 37% |
| 2004 | 199 | 36% |
| 2003 | 50 | 13% |
| 2002 | 42 | 13% |
| 2001 | 15 | 10% |
| 2000 | 62 | 25% |
| 1999 | 13 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2004 Acura TL
232 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsTires
51 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
34 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Acura TL
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