Warning Light On problems of the 2004 Acura TL

The contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the dashboard was cracked around the passenger side air bag. The contact also stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle decelerated as the check engine warning light flashed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Passenger airbag warning light had been on for around 5 months prior to incident date where the dashboard has cracked right down the center of the airbag location and toward the center of the dashboard as well. We are in fear of the bag causing serious injury or death due to deploying spontaneously or not deploying correctly upon the result of a collision. I researched this problem as I am meticulous about my vehicles and always kept the interior surfaces protected as well as used a sun shield to keep the uv rays from affecting or fading the surface of the dash. I have not gone to a dealership as I see this is a major manufacturer issue and Acura seems to be turning it's back on it's loyal customers. Please let me know what I need to do to pursue this further or join in a massive lawsuit.

There appears to be a defect with the air bag system. The warning light was intermittently illuminated, and it now remains lit nearly every time the vehicle is driven. I brought the car into the dealership (Acura of stevens creek in California). They see the air bag system issue, but will not take a look at the car for less than $180. I unfortunately don't have $180 for just a look (this amount does not include the cost to fix the problem). The worst part is that this appears to be a known problem under warranty, but they refuse the look at the car unless I pay $180. I am extremely angry they would put my family and me in unnecessary danger like this. Also, if this is a known defect, they should repair all their cars on the road and not subject people to dangers like this.

In March of last year a crack in the dashboard running parallel to the driver side airbag appeared and extended from the windshield to the to glove compartment. In the intervening months, several more cracks near the airbag have appeared and the srs warning light is on whenever the ignition is live. Given the recent publicity regarding airbags, and the many similar complaints I have read from other owners of 2004 Acura Tl's, I am increasingly concerned that that this defect is both widespread and dangerous. Since Acura is aware of the hazard these significant failures present, and to date has taken no action to correct them, I believe the NHTSA must act to compel Acura to recall and repair the affected vehicles.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the passenger's side dashboard began to deteriorate around the air bag. In addition, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Ne.

In the month of August of 2011, my 2004 Acura Tl started a minor 2 inch long crack on the passenger's side near the frontal airbag deployment area. The following day the crack expanded to over 6 inches. During the next few months the crack multiplied into several cracks along the entire dashboard. At the time of the dashboard cracking, the airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. My local mechanic ran diagnostics and nothing came back that was out-of-the-ordinary. I believe the dashboard is an ingredient in the airbag light because the airbags are internally located within the dashboard. Acura has admitted their fault in the improper materials used in the 3rd generation Acura Tls (2004-2008), but decline to replace the dashboards out of good will.

Several dashboard cracks along the passenger airbag and all over the dash. Concerned as it is causing the airbag sensor warning light to be engaged. This can be a potential hazard as the airbag my fail in a collision or engage and release at any moment.

2004 Acura Tl sedan dashboard cracks and splits around passenger airbag. Srs warning light becomes illuminated afterwards. Concern over proper airbag deployment.

1. Spontaneous cracks in the dash around the passenger air bag unit. 2. Air bag warning light on 3. Spontaneous crack in dash near steering column.