Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2002 Acura TL has 7 recalls, 352 complaints.
7
Recalls
352
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V182000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (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 ...
19V499000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-...
15V320000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hy...
01V166002
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH INCORRECT PARTS: 2002 ACURA 3.2TL SEDANS WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED PER RECAL...
01V166001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN DRIVER AND PASSEN...
04V176000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDA...
01V161000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH AN "AUTO-UP" POWER WINDOW FEATURE ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT CAN FA...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2002 Acura 3.2 TL 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | The high pressure power steering hose on my car is leaking. Issues with Air bags |
| Dec 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The "SRS" dashboard red light illuminated and stays on. On May 19, 2029 Acura "Replaced Driver S/B."... |
| Apr 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Slipping , shift feels like it’s losing power and jerks and sputter . Check engine lights is on now ... |
| Dec 4, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | My car has been automatically shutting off while driving. Bringing my car to a halt, not a full on s... |
| Jun 13, 2020 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY WITH KIDS IN THE CAR, DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION. |
| Aug 19, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICAT... |
| Jul 7, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDA... |
| Apr 13, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19... |
| Dec 17, 2018 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | WE GOT AN APRIL 2019 LETTER FOR AN IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL WHICH CAME TOO LATE! MY CAR WAS TOTALED ... |
| Nov 8, 2018 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL |
| Apr 25, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | TAKATA RECALL |
| Feb 3, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH KEY INTERLOCK FAIL... |
| Dec 29, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VIOLENT SHIFTING - PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM ENGLES AUTO IN SUMNER - SAME DAY DROVE THIS VEHICLE O... |
| Aug 8, 2017 | AIR BAGS | MY VEHICLE HAS A DEFECTED AIRBAG. IT HAS YET TO DEPLOY, HOWEVER I WAS INFORMED BY THE TK HOLDINGS IN... |
| Jun 21, 2017 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | VEHICAL SLIPS OUT OF GEARS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY ALSO FEELS LIKE THE CAR WHEELS OR MAYBE EVEN THE... |
| May 2, 2017 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON & OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING & IN IDLE . |
| Apr 1, 2017 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR KEPT ILLUMINATIN... |
| Jan 10, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SHIFTS INTO GEAR OK UNTIL IT REACHES 40 MILES PER HOUR THEN GEAR STOPS SHIFTING AS IF THE GE... |
| Dec 12, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL |
| Dec 4, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 ACURA TL. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE COLLAPSED A... |