Three problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Acura RL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Acura RL based on all problems reported for the 2003 RL.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Acura Rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lester raines Honda (5102 maccorkle avenue sw, south charleston, wv 25309, (304) 768-1251) was contacted and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2003 Acura Rl. Consumer writes in regards to driver frontal airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer did not make a reasonable attempt to assist with the 500 mile round trip to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was no longer authorizing local dealerships to complete recalls.
Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Acura Rl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to Acura of westchester (2155 palmer Ave, larchmont, NY 10538, (914) 834-2222) and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.