Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Acura tl. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rick case Acura (875 north state road 7, fort lauderdale, fl 33317, (954) 715-7796) several times and received multiple diagnostic results, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air…
2010 Acura TL airbags problems
severe 33 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
2crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 33 airbags complaints filed for the 2010 Acura TL, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
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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
Airbags accounts for 52% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 5 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 33 airbags complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2010 Acura TL has a well-documented Takata airbag inflator defect (Campaign 16V061000) that owners struggled to get fixed for over a year due to parts shortages; even after repair completion, some vehicles have spontaneous airbag deployment or persistent warning light issues. Check your vehicle's recall status with a dealer before purchase and verify any repairs have actually been completed.
The overwhelming bulk of complaints centers on the Takata airbag recall (NHTSA Campaign 16V061000), issued in 2016. Owners received recall notices but found dealerships unable to perform repairs because replacement inflators were not available. Multiple owners describe waiting 6 months to over a year without resolution. Some were given summer 2016 estimates that still hadn’t materialized by early 2017. Owners report calling dealerships repeatedly, being promised callbacks, and receiving vague assurances without progress. One owner describes being given a repair shop number in Connecticut that had no record of the call when contacted directly.
A smaller number of owners report spontaneous airbag deployment while driving—in one case at 50 mph while swerving to avoid an animal, causing three fractured ribs; in another at 35 mph during rain with light braking, resulting in vehicle depreciation when the airbag deployment damaged the insurance record. One owner reports a passenger airbag light cycling on and off, with a side airbag deploying for no reason.
Additional complaints involve persistent airbag warning lights that remain unresolved after multiple dealer visits, and one owner who received no recall notification despite two campaigns being assigned to the vehicle.
Failure modes owners describe
Takata airbag inflator defect - parts backorder
Widespread unavailability of replacement airbag inflators needed to remedy NHTSA Campaign 16V061000. Owners received recall notices but dealerships could not perform repairs for months or over a year due to parts shortage.
When: 2016-2017 predominantly; recalls issued February 2016 and April 2019
Symptoms owners cite: No parts available at dealership to complete recall repair; Manufacturer exceeded reasonable timeframe for parts supply; Extended waiting periods (multiple months to over one year)
Codes mentioned: 16V061000
Repairs/costs cited: Recall remedy required replacement of airbag inflators; parts unavailable. Multiple owners report ordering delays lasting 6+ months, with some waiting over a year without completion.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 16V061000 (Takata airbag recall); Takata agreed to $1 billion government settlement per complaint #2
Spontaneous airbag deployment
Airbags deployed without impact or warning while vehicle was in motion, causing injury and property damage.
When: Complaint #5: 28,000 miles; Complaint #18: rain/wet conditions; Complaint #29: while in motion
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag deployed without warning or impact; Airbag deployed during minor swerve to avoid obstacle (not collision); Side airbag deployed for no reason while car in motion; Deployment during wet/rain conditions with light impact
Repairs/costs cited: Complaint #5: Vehicle not taken to dealer; body damage repaired at collision lot. Complaint #18: Car depreciated significantly (worth half original value) due to airbag deployment on insurance record.
Airbag warning light / malfunction indicator
Airbag system warning indicator illuminated on dashboard, signaling potential malfunction. Vehicle was brought to dealer multiple times but issue persisted unresolved.
When: Mileage not specified
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag warning indicator illuminated; Passenger airbag light coming on and off intermittently; VSA system light on dashboard indicating airbag malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: Complaint #7: Taken to Rick Case Acura (Fort Lauderdale, FL) multiple times, received multiple diagnostic results but vehicle not repaired. Complaint #23: Computer signaling malfunction; airbags would not deploy in accident.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Vehicle not included in Campaign 16V061000 per complaint #7
Recall notification not received / no follow-up action
Owners report not receiving recall notices or having no record of recalls on their vehicles despite dealership records showing recall campaigns assigned.
When: Recalls dated February 2017 and April 2019 per complaint #4
Symptoms owners cite: No recall notification received despite vehicle being subject to campaign; Recall information not received in mail; No record of dealer follow-up
Codes mentioned: 16V061000
Repairs/costs cited: Complaint #4: Owner unaware of two recalls until reviewing credit report; no recall repairs performed despite campaigns being assigned.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaigns 16V061000 and April 2019 recall assigned but owner never notified
Synthesized from 33 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
Acura still does not have the airbag replacement available at my dealership in asheville, nc. When I called my dealership on monday, november 21st, 2016, to schedule my airbag replacement, they informed me that the parts were still backordered, and they would let me know when the parts were available. It is not right that Acura/Honda, knowing how many cars are on the road with this airbag, has…
Takata recall my airbag has a defect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Acura tl. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact swerved into the median to avoid a dog in the road. The air bag independently deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained three fractured ribs that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision lot and the body damage was repaired. The vehicle was not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Acura tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (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 a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Acura tl. 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.
Takata recall. I have received any information in this recall. Looking over my credit report and it tells me that there are 2 recalls for the airbag inflators february 22,2017 in which I did not have possession of the vehicle until 2018. There was also a recall april 19,2019 that I was unaware of. I have not received any information pertaining to this matter. According to credit report there…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Acura tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 10/05/16*lj updated…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Acura tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v06100 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Acura tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2010 Acura TL?
It's a meaningful issue. 33 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 33 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 86,472 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)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Acura/TL.
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