Vehicle recalls by model year

2003 Acura CL recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2003 Acura CL, newest first.

5 recalls on record for the 2003 Acura CL. The most recent was on June 27, 2019. Owners also sent NHTSA 73 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (3), engine and engine cooling (1), power train (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Acura or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

73 complaints about the 2003 Acura CL were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 5 mention a crash, 5 injuries.

Power Train36recall on record
Air Bags9recall on record
Exterior Lighting5
Electrical System4
Engine3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

There is a major issue with the relay under the steering wheel blocking the fuel from the pump going to the engine. This also affects the security system as well as the rack and pinion. The vehicle security turns itself…
Sept. 5, 2024 · Electrical System

I have an SRS light illuminated on my dashboard. Upon researching this, it is apparently a sensor issue which, when the light is on, indicates that the sensor in the seat - belt is malfunctioning, and this will keep the…
Aug. 15, 2023 · Air Bags

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

4 on record

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open
Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA15001 · opened Feb. 24, 2015 · open
Air Bag Inflator Rupture PE14016 · opened June 11, 2014 · closed March 2, 2015
Automatic transmission sudden downshift PE02081 · opened Oct. 28, 2002 · closed March 5, 2003

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2003 Acura CL recalls

June 27, 2019Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic…
March 6, 2019Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003…
May 28, 2015Honda Accord, CR-V, Civic and others: Inflator module Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic…
April 15, 2004Acura CL, MDX, TL and others: Automatic transmission On some Mini Vans, Sport Utility And passenger Vehicles, certain operating conditions Can result in heat build-up between The countershaft And…
Aug. 28, 2002Acura CL, MDX, TL and others: Engine On certain minivans, sedans, coupes, And Sport Utility Vehicles equipped with V6 engines, a timing Belt tensioner pulley on The Water Pump is…