CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Acura TL has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (103 reports).
2001 Acura TL recalls
Driver airbag may rupture or underinflate in a crash
The driver's frontal airbag inflator on some vehicles may have been replaced during an earlier repair with a part that can absorb moisture.
Most common 2001 Acura TL problems
Problem areas named in the 149 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 103 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Visibility | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
What owners report
I have reached out to Acura on three separate occasions to try and get them to inspect and possibly replace my recalled airbags. They have failed to contact us back every time and this is our only mode of transportation. I've expressed my concerns to them each time and let them know I'm forced to drive this vehicle until it's fixed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A NHTSA RECALL LETTER NUMBER 20V027000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER FLOW ACURA 4952 NEW CENTRE DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 218-7070. DURING THE RECALL REPAIR THEY TOLD THE CONTACT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT PARTS AND SAID THEY WOULD CALL HIM BACK. THE DEALER CALLED BACK AND SAID THAT THE MANUFACTURER REP SAID THEY DID NOT MAKE THAT AIRBAG PART SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION SINCE THE REPAIR SHORTED OUT SEVERAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNREPAIRED WITH A DEFECTIVE AIR BAG WHILE THE DEALER LOOKS FOR ANOTHER PART. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
FOR MY ACURA TL 2001 WE HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 6 MONTHS FOR THE AIR BAG TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP AND HONDA (CALLED HONDA THIS WEEK) WILL NOT EVEN PROVIDE A DATE WHEN THE REPLACEMENT AIR BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE. VERY POOR AS THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY HAZARD AND WE DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE!
TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 3 AND 4. DOESN'T DO THIS ALL THE TIME, HOWEVER; MANY, MANY FORUMS ARE FULL OF 2001 ACURA TL'S HAVING TRANSMISSION SOLENOID ISSUES. WE BOUGHT CAR USED (163,000), MANY CARS OUT THERE WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN THE 2000'S.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 ACURA TL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V027000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED ACURA OF TEMPE (7800 S AUTOPLEX LOOP, TEMPE, AZ 85284; (480) 344-5800) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF
2001 Acura TL questions
Does the 2001 Acura TL have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2001 Acura TL: Driver airbag may rupture or underinflate in a crash; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Acura TL?
Based on 149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (103), Air Bags (15), Vehicle Speed Control (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Acura TL 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.