Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Acura RL has 2 recalls, 59 complaints.
2
Recalls
59
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V027000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odysse...
02V119000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, OIL WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT RUST. THIS OIL CAN LEAK INTO ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Acura 3.5 RL 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | About 2013 the 2000 acura rl vsa and abs lights came on then the tilt on the steering wheel up and d... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | This is a continuation complaint with national cemter for dispute settlement to fix safty issues and... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT. EXTERIOR ISSUES: REAR BUMPER FELLED OFF; GASOLINE COVER WON'T CLOSED... |
| Oct 5, 2020 | AIR BAGS | I RECIEVED A NOTICE OF RECALL ABOUT THE AIR BAGS MORE THAN 10 MONTHS AGO AND DEALER SAYS THEY DO NOT... |
| Sep 18, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Sep 2, 2020 | AIR BAGS | ACURA DEALERSHIP SAID TAKATA AIRBAG PART WOULD TAKE 1 YEAR TO COME IN. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS DANGEROUS A... |
| Jun 24, 2020 | AIR BAGS | I RECEIVED LETTER MARCH 2020 NOTIFYING ME OF SAFETY RECALL FOR AIRBAG MODULE AND INFLATOR- MANUFAC... |
| Jun 9, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20... |
| May 15, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Mar 13, 2020 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Jan 17, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMP... |
| Jan 17, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CA... |
| Jan 16, 2020 | AIR BAGS | THERE'S A RECALL ON MY CAR AIRBAGS |
| Oct 20, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DOORS LOCK WHEN INSIDE, SITTING STATIONARY, AND CAN'T GET THEM TO UNLOCK FROM DRIVERS POSITION. PASS... |
| Jul 27, 2018 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | "TAKATA RECALL" THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN CITY AT APPROXIMATELY 10MPH. I HAD JUST FINISHED GASING... |
| Jan 5, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE... |
| Dec 10, 2017 | AIR BAGS | I SAW ON TV THERE IS A POSSIBLE RECALL ON TAKATA AIRBAGS ON MY CAR. |
| Apr 9, 2016 | AIR BAGS | INITIAL PROBLEM; SRS LIGHT , ADVISED BY ACURA TECHS PROBLEM WAS FAULTY OPDS OCCUPANT POSITION DETE... |