Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2004 Acura TL

The dashboard has developed cracks in the area around the passenger-side airbag. Does this constitute a potential safety issue affecting the airbag deploying properly or possibly shards from the dashboard causing additional injury? there has not been an accident but am concerned if a collision does happen in the future.

I was parked in an automatic carwash when my driver side airbag started dripping water on me. I'm afraid this could cause my airbag to deploy. I've also experienced crazy electrical issues intermittently that are not safe and I wonder if this is related. I also have a video if that is needed.

Simply driving down the highway when the passenger seat side airbag deployed. Car has not been in an accident and did not hit a pothole. Research online finds this to be a common problem, but Acura does not appear to be concerned. Airbag explosion alone was loud enough to almost cause an accident due to the scare.

2004 Acura Tl with approx 130,000 miles. Crack around the passenger side airbag. Started 2 weeks ago and is getting larger. Vehicle with no airbag deployment or accident history.

Cracks just started to appear in dash over passenger side airbag. The dashboard is split from glove box to windshield.

Major cracks around passenger side airbag on 2004 Acura Tl. Apparently thousands of other Tl owners are experiencing this defect. The cracks appear to affect the airbag functionality. Quotes in terms of replacement are around $1800. However, this is happening not due to owner error or fault, but rather to all Acuras, garage stored and otherwise.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag housing fractured along the lower section of the dashboard. The contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy independently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Acura. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed the passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed. The contact indicated that during the incident the passenger side leather seat was severally damage and torn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000. Jft.

Extensive cracking of dashboard cover, including near passenger side airbag which may cause dashboard pieces to become missiles in the event of deployment of this airbag. Acura has of this date not issued a recall or in any way that I know of accepted responsibility for this product issue.

I am the 2nd owner of a 2004 Acura Tl that I purchased in October of 2007. It has been a great vehicle with the exception of a recent defect issue. The dashboard has cracked multiple times directly over the passenger side airbag as well as over the instrument panel. It appears this is a common defect reported by several other owners of this year, make, and model of vehicle. I'm afraid the cracks may cause inadvertent airbag deployment which would be extremely dangerous to myself or any other occupant that may be in my car. I strongly believe Acura needs to step up and handle this safety issue.

A small crack developed on the dashboard on left side of the passanger side airbag. Over time, the crack has grown and another crack has developed on the right side along the passanger side airbag. Both cracks are of equal length running from the top of the dashboard down past the airbag. This definitely looks like a recall issue or Acura needs to pay for the part to be fixed and/or replaced.

A small crack developed on the dashboard on left side of the passanger side airbag. Over time, the crack has grown and another crack has developed on the right side along the passanger side airbag. Both cracks are of equal length running from the top of the dashboard down past the airbag. Now there are more than 6 cracks on the entire dashboard and they are progressing in all directions everyday. Rapid progression of these cracks (specially the ones around the passenger side air bag area) makes me very uncomfortble driving around this car. If the dashboard is not replaced immediately, this air bag could deploy pre maturely and cause serious harm and/or injury and/or death of my family member. This definitely looks like a recall issue and Acura/dealer needs to pay for the part to be fixed and/or replaced.

Dashboard has cracked directly over the passenger side airbag. Car is stored in a garage daily and out of excessive heat/cold year round. Steering wheel cover over the driver's side airbag also has cracked. Both cracks show visible outline of the airbags. Addressed the steering wheel crack with the fairfield, CA dealership where car was purchased and was told that I needed to have the airbag replaced at a cost of $1,500 dollars. The issue was part of the airbag housing. If that's the case, wouldn't this be a safety issue and not cosmetic? especially because both cracks are directly over the airbags?.

Within a 24-hour period, numerous cracks appeared on the top of the dashboard. Most noticeable are two cracks that outline the portion of the dash that covers the passenger side air bag. My concern is that this condition will affect the operation of the airbag and its deployment when activated in a crash. This condition could be a danger to the passenger.

Crack on dashboard on passenger side airbag. There has been no accident. Dealer will not fix it as there is no warranty left.

While driving we heard a loud pop that sounded like a very large rock hit the windshield. While inspecting the windshield we noticed that the noise had come from the dashboard splitting. The area covering the passenger side airbag has split and the entire dash, withing just a few days, has split from the initial 4 inch split to about 8 inches. I am concerned that this could affect airbag deployment as the decreased resistance could mean the airbag deployment speed is greater. (worth noting: we purchased this car new and it has been garage kept its entire life. Also, when the car is in the sun I always use a sunshield. ).

One day I got in the car and noticed a crack on the dashboard along the passenger side airbag. Since then it is beginning to spread.

Dash separating around passenger side airbag.

Cracking in the dashboard on top of the passenger side air bag. Also airbag maintenance light came on when the crack appeared. Afraid that it is causing a safety defect.

I noticed a couple of cracks on my dash. Since I noticed them there had become additional cracks. After doing research I discovered this is a very common problem for this make and model and the cracks occur in the same spots. The biggest concern if the crack over the passenger side airbag.

Dashboard is cracking on its own, not due to normal wear and tear. Cracks are over the passenger side airbag and other parts of dashboard.

The dashboard of my car started cracking around November of 2011, it is now completely covered in large cracks, including one right over the center of the passenger side air bag. My main concern is the fact that the dash is obviously not structurally sound, therefore in the event that the passenger airbag deploys pieces of dash will become sharp projectiles flying through the car.

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the dashboard failed and split in half near the passenger side air bag housing. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the dashboard failure was caused by wear and tear and was not considered a safety defect. The vehicle was not repaired. This should raise the question of airbag integrity and function. Such a widespread problem should be considered a manufacturer's defect and therefore be recalled and repaired by Acura.

Dash pad cracking around passenger side air bag.

My dashboard has a huge crack coming down on the passengerside airbag. I also have 2 new cracks on top of the speedometer running up towards the windshield. The cracks seem to be getting bigger as time passes by.

I'm concerned about my 2004 Acura Tl passanger side airbag not being able to deployed in an accident.

My 2004 Acura Tl has a crack in the dash board around the passenger side airbag. This is not an isolated incident as I have recently learned that other 2004 and 2005 Acura owners are having the same issue. I am worried because the crack is spreading and does not seem at all safe. I attempted to contact Acura corporate and Honda and was told I would have to pay to correct an obviously defective part.

A 14 inch crack in dash which runs along the passenger side air bag.

I have an Acura Tl 04 with a cracked dashboard where the passenger side airbag is located. A crack appeared on the driver side back in February, but now its cracking where the airbag is located.

Dashboard has developed deep, long cracks in a square surrounding the passenger side air bag. Manufacturer should recall this extremely common safety problem immediately.

The car has developed huge cracks around the passenger side airbag. I am concerned that the cracks might cause my passenger side airbag not to work properly. The driver's side leather seat also begin to come apart.

The dashboard in my 2004 Acura Tl is cracked from the windshield down to the glove compartment on the right hand side. It appears to go right over the passenger side air bag.

2004 acrua Tl - 56,000 miles. Completely cracked dashboard around the passenger side airbag. I am worried about my passenger's safety as the cracks look as if they could interfere with the airbag deployment.

This involves my 2004 Acura Tl, which I have owned since October 2007. In the two and a half years since the purchase, significant cracks have appeared on the dashboard of this car. There are several cracks on the dash in front of the driving panel. There are also two major cracks on the passenger side, each one running from the windshield all the way to the glove box. What makes this worrisome is that each crack runs along the passenger side airbag, which is weakening the integrity of that airbag. I am concerned that these cracks could cause the passenger airbag to deploy unexpectedly, injuring any passenger in that seat and possibly even causing an accident. It could also cause the airbag to deploy improperly during an accident, and either fail to prevent injury or make the passenger's injuries worse. This defect is occurring in the 2004 and 2005 models, but Acura is treating it as a cosmetic issue rather than a safety one, and refusing to cover the expense of replacing the dash, which costs almost $2000 including labor and parts. Other 2004/2005 Tl owners who had the dash replaced were told that the new dash was made with different materials and would not have the same problem. This is a DE facto admission that these dashboards were made with inadequate materials. This is indeed a safety issue, as it involves the airbag. These cracks are significantly compromising the safety of this car, and Acura needs to issue a safety recall rather than treat it like a cosmetic issue.

On November 19, my 2004 Acura Tl was struck squarely on the driver's side door causing in excess of $5000 damage. For whatever reason, the side airbag did not deploy. I have written Acura client services asking if there was some reason for this but they haven't given me the courtesy of an acknowledgement much less a reply. I don't know if there's a defect or and explanation as to why the bag did not deploy.