general problems of the 2001 Acura TL

Ten problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2001 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Acura TL based on all problems reported for the 2001 TL.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2025

I have reached out to Acura on three separate occasions to try and get them to inspect and possibly replace my recalled airbags. They have failed to contact us back every time and this is our only mode of transportation. I've expressed my concerns to them each time and let them know I'm forced to drive this vehicle until it's fixed.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2020

~tl-the contact owns a 2001 Acura Tl. The contact stated that he received a NHTSA recall letter number 20v027000 (air bags). The contact took the vehicle into the dealer flow Acura 4952 new centre dr, wilmington, nc 28403 (910) 218-7070. During the recall repair they told the contact they did not have the right parts and said they would call him back. The dealer called back and said that the manufacturer rep said they did not make that airbag part since the vehicle was old. The vehicle was not able to pass inspection since the repair shorted out several functions. The vehicle was unrepaired with a defective air bag while the dealer looks for another part. The failure mileage was 190,000. Tf.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Acura Tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v-027000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experieed a failure. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. Tf.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2020

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 Acura Tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2020

The contact owns a 2001 Acura Tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2020

For my Acura Tl 2001 we have been waiting over 6 months for the air bag to be replaced. The dealership and Honda (called Honda this week) will not even provide a date when the replacement air bags will be available. Very poor as this is a known safety hazard and we don't feel safe driving this vehicle!.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 Acura Tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called Acura of tempe (7800 s autoplex loop, tempe, az 85284; (480) 344-5800) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

Tl - the contact owns a 2001 Acura Tl. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 20v027000(air bag) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The the local dealer rallye Acura located at 1750 northern blvd, roslyn, NY 11576 and the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the part was not be available until March 2021. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jft.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2016

Takata recall.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2002

Airbag sign remained lit as I started driving from driveway into street. About 20 feet on the airbags deployed, I was engulfed by smoke, lost control and hit the telephone pole in front of my neighvbor's house.


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