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2002 Acura TL recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2002 Acura TL, newest first.

7 recalls on record for the 2002 Acura TL. The most recent was on June 27, 2019. Owners also sent NHTSA 333 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (3), seat belts (2), power train (1), visibility (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

333 complaints about the 2002 Acura TL were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 25 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 17 injuries.

Power Train224recall on record
Air Bags42recall on record
Vehicle Speed Control15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13
Electrical System12
Visibility9recall on record

The contact owns a 2002 Acura TL. The contact stated that while driving under 10 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. During the crash the front driver’s and front passenger’s side air bags…
Sept. 21, 2026 · Air Bags

The high pressure power steering hose on my car is leaking. Issues with Air bags
Oct. 12, 2025 · 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

5 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
Rupturing driver's air bag inflators RQ09004 · opened Nov. 2, 2009 · closed May 6, 2010
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 2002 Acura TL 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. 14, 2001Acura TL: Buckle assembly Vehicle description: The following Vehicles were repaired with incorrect Parts: 2002 Acura 3.2TL sedans with Replacement buckles installed per recall…
May 24, 2001Acura TL: Buckle assembly Vehicle description: certain passenger Vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "Seat Belt assemblies." certain driver And…
May 3, 2001Acura TL: Power window devices and controls Vehicle description: sedans equipped with an "Auto-up" Power window feature on The driver's Door. The driver's Side Power window Control unit Can…