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2006 Acura RL airbags problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
1crash
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 9 airbags complaints filed for the 2006 Acura RL, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Among the 5 model years of Acura RL in our records for airbags problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Airbags accounts for 28% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Acura rl. While driving 70 MPH the vehicle hydroplaned on water, crashed into a rail, and then was struck by a semi-tractor trailer. The vehicle was completely destroyed. After the failure, the check air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, but the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was towed the dealer. A technician stated that the air…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Acura rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 10v504000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 16v061000 (air bags), and 16v344000(air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced…
Takata recall. After receiving the recall notice from american Honda motor, Acura automobile division, I called the dealer, weir canyon Acura in orange county, ca, in early july to schedule the service. However, until now, the recall service has not been performed due to unavailability of parts. It's been more than 60 days since my appointment with the dealer. Therefore, I filed this complaint.
2006 Acura rl. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair airbag recall notice. *smd the consumer learned when the parts became available, the dealer were using the parts on their used car inventory, before making parts available to customers. *jb
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Acura rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Acura rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v061000 (air bags) and 16v344000 (air bags), but the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Had airbags trouble with your 2006 Acura RL?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2006 Acura RL?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 9 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 50,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Acura/RL.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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