CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Acura RL has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (50 reports).
2005 Acura RL recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature changes.
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal shards
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag Can Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash
The driver's frontal airbag in these vehicles can be affected by moisture getting into the inflator over time.
Most common 2005 Acura RL problems
Problem areas named in the 125 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 50 |
| Air Bags | 36 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
What owners report
I bought the car there was no airbag light on it I was driving down my road and it just randomly turned on been on ever since. Sunnyside Acura Told me that the frontal driver side airbag was replaced in 2016, Then they told me that it would not be under recall because they pretty much said they had already fixed it but the problem had occurred. They said it was done it 2016 the air bag should last the life of the vehicle. I was doing some research on Kelley Blue Book I had noticed that there is a campaign number and it sounds exactly like they issue that I was occurring that Acura told me and charged me $189 for diagnosis and told be about 2K to replace airbag . The campaign number is 19V501
The center display screen went blank (black) and I can't adjust anything
Small electric fire in driver side door panel melted all the way through outside door handle . After this happened to me I looked through forums and this seems to be a common issue with this car and there has been no recall for this issue . Very unsafe
MY VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD GLOVE BOX IS DEFECTIVE. I BELIEVE THIS HAPPENS TO MANY VEHICLES WHICH NO ONE BOTHERS TO REPORT. MY GLOVE BOX, WHEN IT'S HOT OR THE SUN IS OUT, THE EXTERNAL LEATHER OR MATERIAL THAT IT IS MADE OF, SOFTENS AND DETERIORATED LIKE IT'S MELTED PLASTIC. ANY CONTACT THE LEATHER HAS WITH ANYTHING, THE LEATHER IS DAMAGED EASILY AND INDENTED VERY BADLY WHERE IT'S UNABLE TO REPAIR BESIDES TAKING IT TO A PROFESSIONAL. I'VE NOTICED MANY OTHER VEHICLES WITH THIS ISSUE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT I. THE VEHICLE WHICH IS OVERLOOKED TO BE RECALLED. I'VE HAD MY SUNSHADE JUST TEMPORARILY LEFT TO LAY AGAINST THE GLOVE BOX IN THE SUN FOR ONLY A FEW MINUTES, AND THE LEATHER ON THE GLOV
CHECK AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT ON. CONNECTION TO HEADLIGHT DEFECTIVE, HEADLIGHT TURNS ON AND OFF RANDOMLY LIKE WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP, BUT TURNS BACK ON IF YOU TURN LIGHT OFF THEN ON AGAIN.
2005 Acura RL questions
Does the 2005 Acura RL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2005 Acura RL: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal shards; Passenger Front Airbag Can Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator Can Rupture in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Acura RL?
Based on 125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (50), Air Bags (36), Electrical System (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Acura RL has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.