At the shop, Acura airbag issues have a recognizable signature. 968 documented complaints across 56 year-model entries from 2005 to 2022 is consistent with what we see come in. 2005 Acura TL tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 2 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Acura vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 264 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 104,847 miles. Average shop fix runs about $1,100 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup before you buy. Takata-era inflators are still being recalled. The dealer fixes them free.
ProblemsByVin ACURA / AIRBAGS
56 model-year entries · 2005–2022
Acura airbags problems
968 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Acura vehicles for airbags issues. 2 active recall campaigns. See airbags across all makes →
Complaints
968
Recalls
2
Year-models
56
Avg fix
$1,100
72crashes
2fires
77injuries
2fatalities
Worst-affected Acura model-years for airbags Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2005 Acura TL
135 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate
2006 Acura TL
78 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2014 Acura RDX
41 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate
2012 Acura TL
39 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Acura TL
38 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2005 Acura RL
35 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2013 Acura RDX
34 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2010 Acura TL
33 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2008 Acura TL
33 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2015 Acura RDX
32 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2005 Acura MDX
32 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2009 Acura TSX
26 complaints · ~$1,100 critical
2013 Acura ILX
23 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2007 Acura RDX
22 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2008 Acura RDX
20 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate
2013 Acura TL
19 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2009 Acura TL
19 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2010 Acura TSX
18 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2014 Acura ILX
17 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate
2005 Acura TSX
16 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2006 Acura MDX
15 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2016 Acura ILX
13 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2011 Acura TL
13 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
2010 Acura RDX
13 complaints · ~$1,100 moderate
2015 Acura ILX
12 complaints · ~$1,100 severe
Active recalls — Acura airbags 4 on file
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co
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.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 Acura zdx passenger cars manufactured between november 12, 2009 and march 22, 2010
In the event of a crash, the airbag will not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the dashboard covering material and replace if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on april 21, 2010. Owners may contact Acura client services at 1-800-382-2238.
Honda is recalling certain model year Acura 2010 mdx vehicles manufactured between october 7, 2009 and november 14, 2009
In the event of a crash resulting in side curtain air bag deployment, the trim piece may not remain properly secured to the a-pillar, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the interior trim piece of the a-pillar and if a bolt is missing it will be installed free of charge. Four vehicles were purchased before the stop-sale was issued and all the vehicles have been inspected and repaired if necessary.
Common questions
How many Acura airbags complaints are on file with NHTSA?
968 complaints across 56 model-year entries from 2005 to 2022. 2 active recall campaigns cover airbags issues across the Acura lineup.
Which Acura model has the most airbags complaints?
The 2005 Acura TL leads with 135 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 TL (78) and 2014 RDX (41).
What does it cost to fix Acura airbags problems?
Independent shops average $1,100 for airbags repairs across the Acura lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Acura airbags recalls?
Yes — 4 active recall campaigns cover airbags on Acura vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Acura.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.