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2003 Acura TL recalls

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

5 recalls on record for the 2003 Acura TL. The most recent was on June 27, 2019. Owners also sent NHTSA 391 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

391 complaints about the 2003 Acura TL were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 24 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 20 injuries.

Power Train246recall on record
Air Bags50recall on record
Vehicle Speed Control20
Unknown Or Other18
Electrical System15
Structure15

It's like when my transmission gets warmed up the RPM's will rev up and then it will come out of gear. Then I have to pull over put it in park and turn the car off. Let it sit for a minute or two then it will drive fine…
July 12, 2025 · Unknown Or Other

Driving on Highway going 65mph vehicle suddenly jerked and dropped to 20 mph. Causing my entire body to collide with the steering wheel. Luckily there no cars behind me. Was on my way to work when this happened too far…
Jan. 20, 2024 · Power Train

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 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. 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…