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recalls
The Acura RL has 20 recalls covering 10.8 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (12). Owners filed 3 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
20
Most for 2006: 12
Units affected
10.8M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
3
+50.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
8 rated versions, model years 2005 to 2012
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 DR · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.7% risk |
| 2011 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.7% risk |
| 2010 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.7% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.7% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.7% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.7% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.7% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 9.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Acura RL, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
3 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags141
- Exterior lighting61
- Electrical system60
- Power train41
- Service brakes, hydraulic23
- Unknown or other17
- Visibility17
- Complaints
- 423
- Crashes reported
- 22
- Fires reported
- 8
- People injured
- 12
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Acura RL by component
- Air bags11 · 8.52M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 473K units
- Equipment1 · 1.19M units
- Exterior lighting1 · 26K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 167K units
- Power train1 · 97K units
- Steering1 · 43K units
- Suspension1 · 125K units
Acura RL recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2016 Acura RL recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2016 Acura RL. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Acura RL have?
20 recalls cover the Acura RL, for 10.8 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (11 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Acura RL?
Air bags: named in 141 of the 423 safety complaints about the Acura RL, then exterior lighting (61). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.