CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Acura RL has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).
2006 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 2006 Acura RL problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
It want start and has something to do with air control
PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS ARE OFTEN POINTED FAR TOO LOW AND MAKE IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE IN NORMAL CITY CONDITIONS, HIGHWAY CONDITIONS HOWEVER ESPECIALLY ON BACKROADS. ACCORDING TO AN ONLINE FORUM FOR OTHER ACURA OWNER'S, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FACTORY STANDARDS DO NOT CORRECT.
HEADLIGHTS RANDOMLY QUIT WORKING CREATING HAZARD DRIVING AT NIGHT AND INCLEMENT WEATHER. SOMETIMES ONE SIDE AND THEN RANDOMLY BOTH LIGHTS DISCONTINUE WORKING. ACCORDING TO OWNERS ON ACURA OWNER WEBSITE/FORUM, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE.
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO. THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME DOOR LOCK HAS REOCCURRED. THE LOCKED DOOR WILL NOT OPEN WHEN THE DOOR HANDLE IS TOUCHED NOR WILL THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK CONTROL LOCK OR UNLOCK THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR. WHILE DRIVING THE ACTUATOR IS CONSTANTLY TRYING TO LOCK THE DOORS BUT IT DOESN'T WORK. I HAVE SEEN OTHER SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE DURING MY ON-LINE RESEARCH. I CONTACTED THE ACURA DEALER THAT REPAIRED AND REPLACED THE ORIGINAL ACTUATOR BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WARRANTY IS 1 YEAR.
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2006 Acura RL questions
Does the 2006 Acura RL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Acura RL?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Electrical System (8), Exterior Lighting (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.