CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Acura RL has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).
2011 Acura RL recalls
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 airbag inflator may explode and spray metal
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture because its propellant degrades over long-term exposure to high humidity, heat and temperature cycling.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture over time.
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 2011 Acura RL problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION DURING NORMAL CONDITIONS (NEARLY 1 QUART FOR EVERY 1000 MILES). *TR
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MULTIPLE WARNING SIGNALS AT ONCE CAME ON WHILE DRIVING ON AVERAGE ROADS, ACC, CMBS, CHECK TRANSMISSION, CHECK AIR BAGS AND OTHERS. THE GREEN D THAT SHOWS THE GEAR SETTING BEGAN CONSTANTLY BLINKING. WHEN I STOPPED AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND STARTED AGAIN, ALL THE WARNING SIGNAL DID NOT REAPPEAR. WITHIN A PERIOD OF ABOUT 3 WEEKS, THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 7 TIMES. THE CAR RAN NORMALLY DESPITE ALL THESE WARNINGS.
2011 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
2011 Acura RL questions
Does the 2011 Acura RL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2011 Acura RL: Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal shards; Passenger airbag inflator may explode and spray metal; Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Spraying Metal Fragments; Passenger Front Airbag Can Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Passenger Airbag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Acura RL?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 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.