2007 Acura TL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 33%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Acura TL, 33% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dashboard, in the areas of the front passenger-side airbag, if beginning to crack. Due to the crack appearing in a straight line, seeming to outline the airbag located under the dash, I believe it to be a defect with the airbag. I have contacted my local Acura dealer and am waiting for them to notify me regarding next steps.”
NHTSA complaint #11105358, filed 2018-07, 90,000 miles“Initially I observed a airline sized crack on passenger side of the dashboard right on airbag. Slowly it enlarged and now I see another crack around the same area. When I checked online, I found that it's not only me but several others have the same issue with Acura tls. When I went tithe dealership they say the repair cost is about 2,000 usd.”
NHTSA complaint #10672890, filed 2015-01, 75,000 miles“The dash board cracked on my 2007 Acura TL. The cracks are above the steering wheel and around the passenger airbag. Acura said they will not replace this because the car is out of warranty. This is obviously at no fault or abuse and it is clearly a defect that such a new car has this problem. I have read numerous posts online about this same problem and it should be classified as a manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10568045, filed 2014-03, 66,500 miles“I was driving at night on I-90 east in washington state, at 60mph when I hit a very small pothole right the front passenger tire, and it deployed the driver's seat airbag, and the driver's side curtain airbag, and locked the seatbelt tight against me. The airbag malfunctioned and hit me very hard disorienting me and barely allowing me to pull over. The airbag malfunction nearly caused me to total the vehicle while I had a passenger in the car with me. No other airbags were deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10970392, filed 2017-04, 144,500 miles“My dashboard has two long vertical cracks directly over the passenger side airbag. This is a known issue with this vehicle as noted by the numerous complaints received. The car has been garaged continuously since I have owned it over 7 years. There was no accident or incident to cause the cracking. It is a serious potential airbag safety issue. Acura does not want to address the issue despite a multitude of complaints. My wife will no longer sit in the passenger seat due to fear for her safety and possible airbag deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #11020876, filed 2017-08, 200,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10139576May 24, 2018Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement…
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
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 2007 Acura TL
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Acura TL
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.
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