Air Bag Light On problems of the 2004 Acura TL

Dash is completely covered in cracks. I feel like this can't be safe with the airbags underneath the cracks. Also, whenever a passenger is in my car the airbag light comes on.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag compartment was cracked and the air bag indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dch Acura of temecula (951-428-2317, located at 26705 ynez rd, temecula, CA 92591) where the technician stated that nothing could be done except to cover that part of the dashboard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not provided.

I have 2004 Acura Tl, about 105000 miles. Airbag light was intermittent, now stays on, dashboard on top passenger side cracked several months ago. The vehicle has no previous airbag deployment. May cause airbag deployment, safety issue?.

The passenger dashboard developed significant cracks overnight. Looks like where airbag would deploy. At same time check airbag light came on.

Takata recall. 2004 Acura Tl dash board noticed a long crack then the passenger seat belt and air bag light no longer turns on. The vehicle was parked inside my garage on 6/20/17. Checked online and many owners are experiencing the same issue. The crack if very close to the airbag and I am afraid it may deploy at any moment while driving causing it to be unsafe driving condition. Some to most owners are receiving a recall or replacement for the erorr according to takata recall.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact noticed that the dashboard around the air bag area was cracked. The air bags and wiring were not exposed. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Airbag light sensor on dashboard always.

Airbag indicator light on instrument panel illuminates periodically. Dashboard has developed one significant crack directly over the front passenger airbag. I am concerned that the combination of the airbag indicator light and dashboard cracks indicate a safety issue. If the airbag were to deploy, it may not do so appropriately. The cracks could cause it to deploy in wrong direction, rendering it ineffective or dangerous. Also, pieces of dashboard could break off in event of airbag deployment and result in projectiles that could injure occupants.

Cracks have appeared in the dashboard especially around the passenger side airbag. The airbag light has been on since the first crack appeared. Dealer says to trade in the car and buy a new one! why doesn't Acura own this issue and fix this systemic problem that owners are reporting? this is potentially a huge safety issue as I am concerned that the air bag may deploy unexpectedly.

3 cracks have been forming for the last 6 months on my dash from the middle speaker over to the left airbag compartment area. They are now beginning to split. The airbag light also now comes on when there is a passenger riding on the right front seat. Dealership gave me a replacement price of $2500 but that Acura corporate is knocking off less than $200 for "goodwill". This is an obvious defect.

Airbag indicator light on instrument panel illuminates periodically. Dashboard has developed two significant cracks directly over the front passenger airbag. I am concerned that the combination of the airbag indicator light and dashboard cracks indicate a safety issue. If the airbag were to deploy, it may not do so appropriately. The cracks could cause it to deploy in wrong direction, rendering it ineffective or dangerous. Also, pieces of dashboard could break off in event of airbag deployment and result in projectiles that could injure occupants.

Front passanger dash began to crack in airbag area for no appearent reason. Was not over exposed to the sun and vehical had just over 80,000 miles at first sight of damage. Dash cracking continued on both sides of passanger airbag down towards glove compartment. Airbag light is permanently on due to this compromise. I tried to inquire about dealership coverage of replacement of this safety hazard, as I feared that bags may fully deploy at the slightest bump on the road/highway. Dealership said that I solely would have to cover repair and replacement of entire dash console, as they could not, and would not, take any responsiblity for defective equipment/materials. I have not repaired, as the cost is well into the $2,000 range for parts and labor! I am uneasy driving my vehical. I was not aware that so many Acura Tl 2004 owners have experienced the same problem. Acura should take safety responsibility and recall all 2004 Acura Tl vehicles with passenger dash/airbag defects!.

Not sure if this is takata issue as well! or due to defective dashboard materials which have cracked severely bad! when it started they were lines hardly noticeable! now due to neglegance of the company the primary cracks are over the airbag area & have crevices across top and they are across entire dashboard? the light for airbags comes on and off at random times? the seat belt beeping indicator is not working all the time anymore! my car even though it is a 2004 is in very good shape from what other people have told me! that is of course until they see the craters in the dash of what is suppose to be a higher end nice model car that should hold up better than???? this is not to mention the fact of safety? is there a possibility the airbags have dried out or became effected due to these large cracks as well as what other damage it could be causing electronically? am I going to end up in some horrific car accident due to airbag release when just driving down the interstate and then it all be my fault for sweving over in another lane and cause the accident! then it will look as if I were at fault and airbags deployed as they should have done, instead opened prematurely due to defective parts? of course this is a hypothetical situation but I would think totally plausible!!! and all due to not having recalled what everyone already knows that dashboard material on this model and others that were recalled and repaired by dealers same year models 2004-2008 for the same identical reasons! that seems like a roll of the die at consumers expense! not to mention a liability to all consumers that happen to be driving these vehicles!.

I have the same problem that every 04 Acura Tl has. The dashboard has been cracking on me and my airbag indicator light stays on. I have contacted Acura about the problem and they told me to take it into a dealer so they could look at it and send a report. I have not heard from anyone about fixing the problem let alone, hear from anyone at all. Acura should take care of this problem before someone gets seriously injured from a premature airbag deployment because of the cracked weak dashboard. The manufacturer should not wait for some thing serious like a death to happen from the problem just to fix it. The problem should be taken care of now. We the consumers want action and satisfaction with this problem. I hope Acura comes to their senses and fixes this problem immediately. Goodnight!!.

I noticed a small crack over my passenger airbag area over a year ago. That small crack has now grown to a much larger crack, in size and depth. Several cracks now all over dashboard. The ones over passenger airbag concern me due to its location. I have read that it has caused the airbag light to turn on. I have contacted Acura to possibly replace it but because my warranty has expired, they refused.

The passenger side air bag light on the Acura stays on due to the fact that the dash is cracking so bad around the air bag that it appears the air bag could very easily pop through the dash. I contacted Acura as soon as I saw the cracks but of course they claim its not defective just usual wear and tare!! but through research I have found that there are many Acura owners complaining of this issue but Acura won't do anything about this! so does someone have to die due to a malfunctioning passenger side air bag because of their defective dash issues. This isn't a new issue for Acura owners however, us owners cannot find a way to be heard and get Acura to fix this issue. You tell me if its safe to see a dash that will swell up in the heat of summer and close the gaps in the cracks on a dash and then seem them very openly gapped open in the winter due to the cold. Still waiting for the worse to happen so Acura owners can get justice for this defect in a $50,000 car!!!!.

My dashboard has a crack around the driver's side airbag. The car has never been hit or wrecked. This crack just appeared and the check airbag indicator is on. I've been reading on the internet that many many other owners of this car are having the same problem. I'm afraid the airbag will deploy without cause. Please check into this and let me know if there is a cause for a recall on this car. Thanks.

From last 3-4 years the dashboard is getting cracks and the crack lines are overlapping air bags path. For last 2 months the air bag lights are on randomly.

First, I noticed the light indicating the front passenger airbag was off, even though my adult male friend was in the front passenger seat. Later that day, I noticed a crack, approximately 2 inches long. Two days later, the crack was approximately 6 inches long, and ran along the entire right edge of the passenger airbag compartment. Since the first time I noticed the airbag light, it has been inconsistently responding to the same adult male passenger by activating/deactivating the airbag.

I purchased my 2004 Acura Tl 3. 2l in August 2009. When I purchased the vehicle it had no marks on the dash. About a year after purchase I started to notice a crack on the drivers side about two inches long. I thought I might've scratched it with my ring. As time past, that small crack became viral. Stretches all over my dash. The scariest part is that the crack is running a perfect rectangle and shows a small indent where the passenger side air bag is. Now my airbag light goes on and stays on occasionally. I love my car and really hate to look at my cracks on my dash that somewhat resembles a spiderweb. I do not feel safe having a passenger bc who know when that may burst (if possible). I feel Acura should recall these cars bc we paid for a durable, safe, and luxury car. This appears to be a common error with this make, year and model. My car still runs beautifully and hate to see her go down like this.

Airbags are about to blow thru the dash. The airbag light stays on most of the time and the dash is cracking really bad around the dash. The crack started just around the airbag cracking the perfect shape of the airbag. Now it is cracking all around the airbag. Seems as tho the airbags could come out at any time.

My Acura Tl has a long crack on the passenger side. All the way from the windshield down the right side of the rectangular air bag indent. Later in the afternoon it got longer. Almost all the way down to the glove compartment. Thi will defenatly affect airbag passenger deplyment if deploy. I called my local dealer and told them about it. They said that this is not an Acura problem. Apparently it is, knowing more than 1000 people with this problem. . Read more...

My 2004 Acura Tl has developed significant cracks in the dashboard, particularly around the area of the passenger side airbag. These appeared about a year ago and overnight became about 14 inches across in the side area of the dash. I am concerned airbags will deploy or may further cause harm in the event of an accident because of debris from the cracked areas. Also the airbag lights goes on intermitently which do not let know if it will work property. I have read in different forums that this is a generalized problem with 2004-2005 Tl and Acura has not acknowledeged to consider this a safety issue for a recall.

My 2004 Acura Tl passenger side dash has cracked near the airbag causing the airbag light to turn on.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura 3. 2tl. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, the airbag warning indicator illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician informed that the dashboard exhibited a hairline crack near the front passenger airbag housing which caused the airbag sensor to activate. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The cracks around passanger side airbag. The air bag light has been on since the first crack appear. The cracks are on all over the dashboard. Some chipping started now. I have taken to the dealer many times and I was told there is no issue but couldn't clear the light. The car is always parked in garage and under canopy at work.