Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2006 Acura TL

Cracks around the passenger side airbags which is really dangerous to see assuming it to be deployed anytime soon resulting damage to the vehicle and injuring the passenger for no reason.

While I was driving threw the city streets with were a little rocky suddenly out of no where the diver side air bags pop out leaving me confuse without hearing while I was driving and a headache.

Dashboard right above passenger side airbag is cracking. Part of dashboard covering could break loose right above airbag assembly during airbag deployment causing severe injury to passenger. Acura should replace entire dash covering under warranty as soon as possible.

My 2006 Acura Tl dashboard cracked after bad snow storm here. There are many cracks and the deepest is vertical alongside airbag. Acura is not standing behind their product and not correcting defective parts. The vehicle was stationary just never exposed to frigid weather. The car is not safe to drive not knowing when and if airbag will deploy.

Several large cracks have developed on the front dash board. This include the areas in and around the part of the dash that cover the passenger side air bag. I have used no type of cleaner that would have caused this issue and have not been involved in any serious crashes. A search online shows a large number of vehicles of this make and model with similar issues.

Cracking of the Acura Tl dashboard may present a safety hazard with regards to passenger side airbag deployment. The cracks appear to emanate from above the airbag canister and extend for the entire width of the dashboard. The cracks may impact the deployment of the airbag by opening in the wrong direction or too quickly due to the reduction in resistance of the dashboard. The cracked portion of the dashboard may present a safety hazard if it detaches during airbag deployment. Manufacturer should provide test and/or computational simulation data to verify that the reduction in dashboard integrity does not impact airbag deployment or create the potential for dangerous fragments.

The dashboard has a crack in it on the passenger side about where the airbag is located and the scoring is for the airbag deployment. The car is in excellent shape. Has spent most of it's life in a garage. Only has 85,000 miles on it and is detailed twice a year. There is no excuse for this. I am concerned that besides being a horrible cosmetic defect that it actually creates a safety issue for the proper deployment of the the passenger-side airbag. A simple search online will show you that this is not an isolated incident and must be a defect that Acura should repair or replace.

Dashboard has developed cracks that cross the passenger side airbag and may affect deployment. Crack is growing noticeably every week so should eventually cross the airbag and dashboard completely. Drivers side has more cracks but there is no airbag there.

The contact owns a 2006 Acura Tl. While starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fracture in the dashboard near the passenger side air bag. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle due to a possible air bag rupture. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who all stated that the air bag could possibly deploy. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

I have a 2006 Acura Tl and just recently a large crack appeared in the dash above the passenger side airbag. I was not driving at the time and I have not been in any type of accident for this to happen. I went out to my car one day a there it was, a large crack right above the glove box to the windshield. It has gotten bigger since I first saw it in October 2015. I can see the white of the airbag through the crack in the dash. My safety concern is if I were to get in an accident with someone on the passenger seat, will the airbag deploy correctly. Not only is this a safety concern in my eyes, but there are hundreds of other people with the same problem on their 2004-2006 Tl's. There is a facebook page that has started because of the amount of claims. I also have to complain that now there is damage to the interior of my car, I have lost value in my car. I can't sell my car for what it's worth with the dash in the condition that it's in. I take very good care of my car and this is something that shouldn't happen to a "luxury" car. I think Honda corp should put out a recall on the dash of the 2004-2006 Acura Tl's, or at least offer help with the cost.

Dashboard is cracking exposing the passenger side airbag.

Within 12 hours of being parked in the drive way over night, a crack appeared in the dashboard around the passenger side airbag. It was not caused by any trauma or impact. I am concerned that the alteration in the structure of the dash will affect the deployment. It may also allow further compromise to the internal components by being an open system. Furthermore, I am concerned that this is a result of increase in pressure internally as opposed to a dash defect. Could this lead to a spontaneous deployment? this year model is not included in current airbag recalls. Those recalls do cite high humidity areas as a source of concern and I am definitely in a high humidity area (90-100% routinely).

Crack in dash board over the passenger side airbag. I feel this is an extreme safety issue in that the airbag may deploy without impact. This should be repaired as a manufacturer defect. The dealer wants $2000 to replace dash.

There are four long cracks developed on the dashboard that surrounds the passenger side airbag and above the driver side console. We are concerned whether these crack will impede the functionality of the air bags.

Dashboard over the passenger side airbag split open, exposing airbag cavity. Dashboard is now further splitting and I am concerned that the airbag may be damaged by exposure to sunlight, uv rays and/or dust that may now enter the airbag cavity. Additionally, I am concerned about safety and additional debris caused by the split airbag cover in the event the airbag does deploy. I have tried to discuss this issue with Acura, but they have declined to repair the dashboard.

One day I was driving in my 2006 Tl with my son and he asked me about the crack in my dash on the passenger side airbag. I was blown away by his question. I did not expect this from Acura at all! I was completely surprised, I keep my windows covered with a sun guard. It starts at the windshield and follows the airbag directly. I feel this is unsafe since it is at the airbag. It does contract and expand as the weather.

There is crack on the passenger side airbag cover of my Acura 2006 Tl car. I notice the crack on April 20, 2013. Now, tt becomes much larger and longer. I believe that this is a manufacturing defect and a safety issue. I am afraid that the airbag will come out of this crack and hurt people.

Cracks have developed in the dashboard. Approximately 10 inches along one side of passenger side air bag. I am concerned this will affect the air bag. Also cracks on driver side dash.

Vehicle has developed a 16" long crack on the passenger side air bag to the right on the vertical air bag seam. When driven the crack appears to have grown, therefore we have stopped driving it completely until this safety issue is fixed. We fear that the passenger side air bag could be negatively effected by this crack either premature deployment or not properly deploying in the event of an accident. The car has always been meticulously taken care of and garage kept since we drove it off the dealers lot brand new.

2006 Acura Tl's side airbags inadvertently deployed. There was no accident and the air bags deployed when I was going 20mph on a local manhattan street (56th between 5th and madison avenues). There was a pothole and the airbag deployed when I drove slightly over it. There's no exterior damage to the car and the tires are perfectly fine.

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on a rural road after a right turn, the front wheel hit a pot hole, the driver side air bag deployed and the seat belt became stocked. The vehicle remained inoperable due to a vehicle safety feature. No warning light were illuminated prior the incident. A police report was taken. The vehicle was inspected by the dealership who determined the pot hole impact deployed the side air bag and also stocked the seat belt buckle. The whole incident was determined as an accident by the dealership as well by the manufacturer representative in puerto rico. The consumer protection agency and the insurance company also determined the incident as an accident. The contact expressed concern because the air bag deployment was not a consequence of body impact.