2007 Acura TL air bags problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2007 Acura TL — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The dash is cracked surrounding the passenger side airbag and is beginning to crack on the drivers side. I have contacted Acura and was assigned Case # 13709011 by email stating "We appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of your concern regarding the feature, and we understand your…”
filed Apr 3, 2023
“Prolonged high temperatures and/ or high humidity cause the dashboard to crack along the right side of the passenger side airbag. In a matter of days, the crack spreads all over the airbag area and dashboard. The material defect effects Acura TLs and TL TypeS from 2004-2008. Cracks in the dashboard…”
filed Jan 19, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag…
BBOM05242018901 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 24, 2018Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 29, 2016
Air Bags problems in other TL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 TL | 19 | 31% |
| 2012 TL | 43 | 33% |
| 2011 TL | 13 | 65% |
| 2010 TL | 34 | 53% |
| 2009 TL | 19 | 45% |
| 2008 TL | 34 | 27% |
| 2006 TL | 85 | 34% |
| 2005 TL | 144 | 37% |
| 2004 TL | 199 | 36% |
| 2003 TL | 50 | 13% |
| 2002 TL | 41 | 12% |
| 2001 TL | 15 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Acura TL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.