2009 Acura TL Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 45%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,075miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Acura TL, 45% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,075 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall- we received a phone call from the fayetteville Acura dealership in march 2016 informing us of the recall. We were told the airbags in our 2009 Acura TL should be replaced in the early portion of the summer 2016. In july 2016 we had not received any updated info on the recall/replacement of our airbags. I contacted fayetteville Acura and they informed us the parts were taking longer to come into the dealership for replacement. In october 2016 we still had not been contacted to have our airbag replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10946740, filed 2017-01, 50,000 miles“Acura is asking me to continue to drive a hazardous and perhaps fatally flawed vehicle with regards to the airbag recall thus jeopardizing my life and the life of others. I was informed by my local dealer in the orlando, fl area that I needed to bring in the vehicle in and sign a waiver that I would not drive the vehicle until repaired but that I needed to bring someone else with me that would drive the vehicle back to my home. Therefore, Acura agrees that the vehicle is dangerous enough for me not to drive but that I should have 'someone else' drive it back which would be an hour drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863370, filed 2016-05, 95,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Acura TL. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10883062, filed 2016-07, 117,000 miles“Takata recall I received a recall notice from Acura that my 2009 TL was being recalled for the airbag inflator. On the recall notice it states the defect in these vehicles could kill or injure you or other people in your vehicle . It advises to take the car to the dealer to have a new airbag ordered and if wanted, receive alternate transportation. The dealer did offer alternate transportation with which you agree to park the recalled vehicle until repairs are made. The only problem is the dealer advised they have no procedures to install the new airbag nor do they have the parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852914, filed 2016-04“Takata recall - I am appalled that I just received a notice from Acura on march 28, 2016 regarding a problem that seems to have been announced in 2014. I have left messages at my dealership in boston, bernardi Acura and I am waiting to hear back from them, however I am not happy with the level of attention to this. Why hasn't my dealership contacted me before this? Also, Acura mentions that they will not have the parts to fix this until late spring or early summer, that is completely unacceptable. They are basically telling me to put my life in danger until they can fix it in a few months. …”
NHTSA complaint #10852132, filed 2016-03Related recalls
- 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V…Covers: Acura TL 2009–2014, Honda Ridgeline 2007–2014, Acura RL 2005–2010, 2012 +7 more
- 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
- 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014…Covers: Acura TL 2009–2014, RDX 2007–2016, RL 2005–2012 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 11029278Feb 28, 2026Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.
- 10211079Apr 8, 2022Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10208848Mar 1, 2022Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10172571Mar 10, 2020Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10169499Dec 11, 2019Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10139586May 31, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 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…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 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 2009 Acura TL
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology