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moderate Owners of the 2007 Acura RL have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 RL | 35 |
| 2006 RL | 9 |
| 2007 RL (this page) | 7 |
| 2008 RL | 8 |
| 2010 RL | 7 |
Of the 7 airbags complaints filed for the 2007 Acura RL, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
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.
All 5 active airbags recalls on this vehicle are classified critical — based on documented crash, fire, or fatality outcomes in NHTSA's record.
Of the 5 model years of Acura RL we track for airbags problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (7).
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2013-14 ILX Hybrid and Other Listed Years and Models.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Takata inflators has not been repaired. 1st notice received in march 2016. 2nd notice july 2016. Contacted sons Acura in morrow, ga to facilitate the the repair parts still have not arrived. I am the to drive the car. What must I do to get this repair done as soon as possible?
Takata recall: I called my local dealer (scanlon Acura) upon receipt of NHTSA recall 16v-344. This was in early july 2016. I was told when the part came in I would be contacted. It is now early september 2016 and I have not been contacted. I find this distressing as I do not have full functionally of my vehicle and don't know when this issue will be resolved.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Acura rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v344000 (air bags) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts…
NHTSA recall 16v-061 hello,I am concerned with the above mentioned recall.I was notified in march of 2016 about a recall that would take place in the summer of 2016. Today is august 14, 2016 and I still have not received any documentation in regards to this matter. Almost 6 months have passed and no available parts for this issue. I am not sure if I should drive the vehicle due to the fact that…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Acura rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Acura rl. While driving at an unknown speed, the check air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no diagnostic testing or repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 9/4/14*cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Acura rl. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 7 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 120,000 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.
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.
Yes — 5 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.