general problems of the 2006 Acura TL - part 1

My Acura (VIN: [xxx] ) experienced a non-collision spontaneous deployment of the side airbag while the vehicle was completely stationary. There was no impact, no crash, and no triggering event. This is a serious safety defect that could have caused significant injury or loss of vehicle control had the car been in motion. This vehicle was previously included in NHTSA recall 19v182000 involving takata airbag inflators, but the recall repair was never completed, and the recall now shows as closed. It is unclear whether the recall was closed in error or whether the inflator or a related airbag component failed due to the unresolved safety defect. There were no warning lights, messages, or symptoms prior to the deployment. The airbag system gave no indication of a problem. The deployed components remain in the vehicle and are available for inspection. The issue has not yet been inspected by Acura because, despite opening a safety case over two weeks ago, the manufacturer has not assigned a case manager. Insurance has been notified, but no manufacturer or dealer inspection has occurred yet. Given the prior takata recall, the incomplete repair history, and the spontaneous deployment, this failure represents a potentially ongoing safety hazard that requires immediate investigation and corrective action. I attached pictures all the way around the car so you can see where the airbags are deployed and there is no damage to the vehicle because there was no collision. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2006 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph uphill, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was an abnormal sputtering sound coming from the vehicle. The "vsa" (vehicle stability assist) and air bag warning lights illuminated, and an unknown message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and waited to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact went to auto zone and was informed that the accelerator pedal sensor had failed. The contact replaced the sensor. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while the vehicle was being serviced, the contact was informed that the power steering hose was leaking. The contact was informed that the steering fluid had entered other unknown components of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact was topping off the power steering fluid reservoir every third day. The contact stated that the vsa warning light and air bag light remained illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact related the failures to NHTSA campaign numbers: 19v182000 (air bags), 19e068000 (vehicle speed control), and 08v091000 (steering). However, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Dashboard cracked. Internet search revels this is a Acura Tl fleet wide issue. Cracked dashboard may rip airbag during deployment rendering it useless, impede airbag deployment, or send shards of plastic during airbag deployment.

I have owned this vehicle for about 9 years and been seeing major cracks in the ip trim, around passenger airbag area. The cracks started to develop about 5 years ago. They were insignificant in the beginning but have accelerated very quickly over the past year or so and seem to be getting worse by the month. I am concerned that these cracks would result in malfunctioning of passenger side airbag in an accident. I purchased this vehicle used and there has not been an accident since I have owned it.

2006 Acura Tl issues with component suspension:front: control arm: lower ball joint- steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections- cracked dashboard leaves exposures to the actual airbags on the vehicle.

Our gps/ navi system needs replaced.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Acura Tl. The contact stated that while stationary, the dashboard on passenger's side, near the air bag, fractured from the location of the windshield, down to the glove compartment. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was a cosmetic concern. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000. Ad.

My vehicle has been garage kept since I bought it new in January 2006. In January of 2018, I discovered that the dashboard, where the passenger's airbag is located cracked. The crack outlines the shape of the airbag. I also discovered another crack directly in front of the steering wheel. The concern is that the airbag may accidentally deploy without being involved in an accident. In researching this problem, it appears that this is a very common issue with 2004 & 2006 Tls. Lots of complaints with the same symptoms and Acura is not taking ownership of the common problem. Thank you.

My dash board keeps cracking over time in several places,new ones just pop upping up everywhere. This did not start until last year sometime around 100,000 mi. I talked to local dealership,Acura CO. And the manufacturer of their parts. They said they wont help me. This is not right. I barely drive anywhere. My car stays in garage and is very well taken care of. Never been owned/driven on the coast or FL,anywhere like that. I live in ms. All over the internet,on Acurazine,and youtube this is happening to 3rd gen Tl Acuras. Can u help me? the cost for a new dash is very expensive $3000. 00+. This is a faulty product on their part. There is no way they should get away with this or not make a recall. Are recalls a thing of the past? iv had several problems not of my making that I just paid to have fixed but I am sick of this. Car manufacturers should not be allowed to do this to people. They just blow us of!and with those of us who take care of our cars, this means their defects arent goin to occur until much later after any warranty has passed. I assure u this is not from general wear or user error. My car stays inside garage,I very rarely drive it and I keep it waxed just as ones look on a car lot. Because I have a truck that I drive mainly the car is rarely used. Iv hardly put any miles on car since iv owned it. Everywhere everyone that owns this model Acura says its happening. I assure u this car does not stay in sunlight,has never been around harsh environments. There is nothing that any driver does to create user error that concerns"cracking all over the dash board"from left side all the way to rt side, top and bottom. Just long big cracks appearing out of no where every other month now. Never have I seen this on any car with well over 100,000 miles. Never. Many others say the same thing. This type of theivery and quality should not go on.

The passenger dash cracked in a square around the airbag.

Square crack with lines running to window where airbag is. Looks awful and I hope the bag doesn't pop out. This is no luxury car and Acura doesn't care. Has less than 100k miles on it.

My transmission is starting to fail gears the rpm is going up and down rapidly.

Thr dash has develop thin cracks on or near the passenger airbag such that injury could result from sharp edges hitting passenger upon airbag deployment. The cracks were not the result of any accident or impact. Based upon internet searches, it is apparent that this is a prevalent problem with Acuras. The vehicle has low mileage and is always garaged when not in use. Windshield screening is used when parking in the sun.

The dash board has two large cracks on it, and I have been told this can cause damage to the airbags that are directly below these cracks. I have done some research and there are a lot of other owners that are having similar issues as this one however Acura is not recognizing this as a defect?.

Passenger side dash left edge of airbag is cracked from the front to the windshield. Hundreds of complaints with this problem, Acura refuses to do anything. Do not want parts of dash to injure someone if in an accident and airbag goes off as the crack goes below the airbag towards the passengers.

Dash around pass airbag indention is cracking badly from airbag to windshield and down to glovebox. Overnight it appeared while parked. I feel as if I was in a accident and airbag deployed pieces of dash could fly out and hurt someone. Car is very well taken care of. Acura says they will fix for $2000. Seems its a safety issue and should be repaired . Have a couple friends with same care all doing exactly the same thing.

Dash developed dual cracks that align with airbag compartment and wide enough to visually see the airbag framing components. Concerned with the integrity of the dash and safety of airbag system, potential for deploying and harming passengers including my teenage children. After investigating, these cracks cannot be repaired and total dash replacement is the only safe alternative. Cracks developed on their own and steadily lengthened to outline both sides of the airbag compartment. Mt Acura is a one owner, never been wrecked, garage kept excellent condition with all maintenance records for the past 10 years. I am not looking for anything further that a replacement dash to be installed by manufacturer at this time due to my major concern for any passengers safety. Airbags are very dangerous and can cause serious injury so no need to have a an exposed airbag safety issue unattended. I would like resolution ASAP from manufacturer.

Vehicle airbag may be compromised. Dashboard has begun cracking across passenger airbag area. Two large cracks running from front to back of dashboard. As the owner of the vehicle I am very concerned for passenger safety should the airbag deploy. Vehicle has been garage kept and mileage is only 70k. This has to be a vehicle defect.

My passenger dash board has cracked all the way around the air bag. I took my car to a repair shop and they stated it is caused because the air bags go up and down. I feel like this is a safety and should be looked into. I looked online and hundreds of peopled have experienced this problem.

Dash has cracked completely around passenger side dash air bag, which , in my belief, will effect deployment. This problem began occurring in the summer of 2016. I noticed the first crack one morning when I took the car out of the garage. I took the vehicle to Acura service dept to ask for assistance, and was told that they would only provide $200 on an $2000 bill to replace the dash.

Ii had an head collision accident but the airbag on the steer wheel didn't deploy leaving me sever neck head injuries.

Beginning in may 2016, the dashboard of my 2016 Acura Tl began to crack. The crack propagates along the air bag deployment breakaway seam located on top of the dashboard. The cracking occurs on the passenger side of my car. This is location on the dashboard that the air bag deploys in the event of a substantial collision. My concern is that dust, debris and possibly condensation or liquid can drop into the air bag compartment thereby negatively effecting the deployment of the air bag or rendering the air bag inoperable. The cracking is continuing to propagate along the seam of the air bag compartment. Eventually, the entire air bag could be completely exposed.

I was driving in town (15-25 mph) when my driver side curtain airbag and seat airbag deployed for no reason at, there was no impact to my vehicle. When the airbags deployed the shock of it caused me to veer to the right rolling up onto a curb and blowing out my front passenger side tire. Had to get the tire replaced and took the car to a collision center to see about replacing the airbags. The people that replaced the tire as well as the people at the collision center were both shocked to see that the air bags deployed with no impact to the vehicle.

I have been having a battery drain problem. I charge the battery and it drains overnight. Battery was check out to be ok. This is the second battery that I bought in two years. I also bought a portable starter so as not to be stranded. Finally the bluetooth fuse was removed and draining stopped for about six weeks. I am noticing that the car when started in the morning is beginning to sound like the problem may be occurring again. Now the second issue is that the passenger dashboard side is cracked. I feared that the airbag would eventually deploy therefore I took it to the dealer. They assured me that it was safe and wrote on the paperwork I received that it was safe. On hot days, the split on both sides of the airbag are much wider and I can now see the shape of the hinge or bolt that keeps it together. Driving with this situation is very unnerving. Acura needs to remedy this issue. Those that go into my car are appalled and would never purchase an Acura based on my vehicle.

The dashboard on the driver & passenger side in the area of the air bag is splitting in 2 areas. I observed this when the vehicle was parked overnight. I take good care of my vehicle and this is absurd that this should happen to such a high end vehicle. Loss of equity in vehicle is expected and Acura(Honda) should be held liable and responsible for fixing the issue. A recall notice should be implemented ASAP to avoid lawsuits from customers as myself. The safety issue is that the airbag system integrity has been compromised. Please advise with recommendation. Thank you.

Last week I notice a tiny crack about 1/2 inch long on the dash over the area where the passenger air bag is located. Within two days the crack had spread to approximately 12 inches long along the right side of where the air bag is located. You can also see a slight rectangular indent around the area where the airbag is located. I am extremely concerned that this may cause problems with the deployment, or even untimely deployment of the air bag, which could cause serious injury. I have also noticed, via internet research, that this is becoming an epidemic with this make, year and model. Apparently, this is an extremely costly repair. Please research and pursue Acura for a response. Thank you.

The dashboard is cracking on right side where the front passenger airbag is located. My vehicle is garaged, has low mileage (56k), I bought the vehicle new and it has not been involved in any collision. This defect is a serious safety concern and it is clear from all of the complaints online that the cracked dashboard problems around the passenger airbag area has been widespread on this model for years and Acura/Honda is still not properly addressing the problem by offering to replace the dashboards at no cost to consumer. When I contacted the dealership service center today, they informed me that there is no open recall for this problem and they did not think it would be covered under any warranties.

Car has been garage parked and when not it garage a sun shade is in place. Dashboard has large cracks on driver and passenger side. The crack poses a problem on the passenger side and could affect air bag deployment. There are no issues as of yet but the crack is expanding even being in the garage.

As so many others have stated, dashboard has developed wide cracks on both sides of the passenger airbag from the window to the glovebox. Surely these cracks cause weakening of the dash which could potentially cause incorrect airbag deployment. Nhtsa, please require Acura to resolve these potential safety issues.

Dashboard began to crack around the passenger dash airbag hole. This is a known manuafuaturer defect. This should be a safety concern as it relates to the proper deployment of the airbag in emergency situations. Airbags are intended to be deployed through the dashboard port. That port is designed to be the path of least resistance for the airbag. Deployment of the airbag in an unempeded path is important when a sucessful deployment is required. The cracks in the dashboard may result in an airbag deployment deflection away from the occupant within the milliseconds required to deploy and that which maybe necessary to prevent unessary inury to the occupant. The cracks may also result in flying debris that could injure the occupant upon airbag deployment.

2006 Acura Tl?whyyyyy is my dashboard cracked everywhere. Is this even safe. Same as all dashboard crack at airbag. I will let spend my extra time letting everyone know not to buy from Honda/Acura they do not stand behind their product. There needs to be a recall on the dashboards.

My passenger side dashboard has a crack approximately 12-18 inches long that appears to outline the air bag door. I am concerned that this could reduce the resistance of the airbag when it deploys, therefore increasing the force with which it deploys into the passenger compartment.

Passenger side dash has multiple cracks around airbag.

Passenger side dash board has developed two 18" horizontal cracks which appear to outline the airbag area. I was surprised to see that my car is not on the recall list. I am terrified the airbag will deploy without cause and injur a passenger.

I was driving on the freeway when all of a sudden my drivers side curtain air bags and drivers side seat air bag deployed for no reason. I took it to the nearest Acura dealership the next day and every person there was shocked to see air bags deployed with no signs of impact. I opened a case with Acura corporate and they sent their own representative to investigate and concluded that rotor dust plate has a mark due to some type of impact. They then referred me to my insurance to file a claim. I filed a claim and my insurance sent 2 separate adjusters to inspect the car and could not find any substantial impact to cause the air bags to deploy. They denied my claim as mechanical failure. I've since tried to reach back out to Acura corporate but they informed me they have done their investigation and stand firm on their findings. I have re-iterated what my insurance has concluded but they have gone as far as to tell me a simple pot hole could have caused the airbags to deploy. I believe in some cases where a substantial impact could cause this, but this was not that case. I did not hear/feel any type of impact that day and all of the mechanics and service manager at the dealership are shocked that Acura has not stepped up to take responsibility for this defect. I did have have some abrasions on my chest from the seat belt locking up, but feel since no substantial injury occurred they are not taking this seriously.