general problems of the 2007 Acura TL

The dash is cracked surrounding the passenger side airbag and is beginning to crack on the drivers side. I have contacted Acura and was assigned case # 13709011 by email stating "we appreciate you taking the time to make us aware of your concern regarding the feature, and we understand your frustration regarding the matter. Upon further review of the circumstances regarding the issue, we were unable to find any open campaigns pertaining to this matter (e. G. , safety recall, warranty extension or product update). Have you had a chance to reach out to your local preferred Honda dealership to make them aware of the issue? if not, the skilled service department at our dealerships are in the best position to evaluate your vehicle and determine the best available corrective action. We encourage you to contact the service department of your preferred (Honda/Acura) dealership for assistance with a diagnosis. Your case will be closed at this time, pending further information. " although I will follow up with my local service department I am confused/concerned that given the impact on airbag deployment and the number of complaints that I have found that NHTSA has not issued a recall to repair the dash and reinstall the airbags. I have found a number of forums https://m. Facebook. Com/story. . Read more...

The passenger side air bag that is located under the dashboard has caused the dashboard to crack around the outline of the air bag unit. Cracks in the dashboard can result in pieces of the dashboard being projected into the eyes and face of passengers once the passenger airbag deploys. The cracks allow moisture into the airbag module which can create the risk of a faulty airbag deployment or failing to deploy which can lead to severe injury or death. Given this cracking is extremely common in the 3rd generation Tl, it must be a product defect. This dangerous defect should be repaired by Acura with a dash replacement so the air bag will function as intended at time of manufacture.

The car dashboard is severely cracking. More specifically, there is an area on the right passenger side that has cracked outlining where the airbag is located. It is feared that due to this cracking the airbag may falsely break free at any time.

Prolonged high temperatures and/ or high humidity cause the dashboard to crack along the right side of the passenger side airbag. In a matter of days, the crack spreads all over the airbag area and dashboard. The material defect effects Acura Tls and Tl types from 2004-2008. Cracks in the dashboard can result in pieces of the dashboard being projected into the eyes and face of passengers once the passenger airbag deploys. The cracks allow moisture and debris into the airbag module which I believe could create the risk of a faulty airbag deployment or failing to deploy which can lead to sever injury or death.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Acura Tl. While driving 60-65 mph the driver's ,passenger, passenger seat and passenger's side curtain air bags deployed without warning or impact. The driver sustained chest. Injuries and the passenger had injuries to the neck and side. The driver was provided medical attention. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted who provided case number 1003671 but did not assist. The failure mileage was 138,000. Ap.

The contact owns a 2007 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the hard-plastic dashboard material cracked near and around the location of the air bag. The contact was concerned about a safety hazard should the air bag deploy. The cause of the cracking was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the issue, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 70,000.

I am reporting this today as I fear for safety concerns on my 2007 Acura Tl type s. Recently I have noticed a crack forming on the passenger side front airbag deploy area. This crack is forming perfectly around the fault dash where the airbag would deploy. I fear for safety as if this crack completely forms around the airbag blast area that a malfunction may happen and the airbag would deploy itself. I would like this investigation to happen if possible as I would not want the airbag to self deploy while driving. If I can be any help in this investigation please let me know but I do feel this is something that should be recalled and fixed by Acura.

There is a large crack (roughly 10 in. ) on the left side of the dashboard. Below the crack is where the passenger air bag is located. Upon further research, this appears to be a common problem in Acura Tl production (2004-2007). Since the passenger air bag is located right below the crack, there is a possibility that the deployment may be compromised.

Dashboard cracking around the airbag. Concern that the airbag will throw pieces of dashboard at passenger and may not inflate evenly. Potentially injurying passenger.

While driving at a steady 35 mph on route 9 in croton-on-hudson, new york the driver side curtain and front seat airbag deployed for no reason almost causing a catastrophic accident. The seat belt actuator is now locked rendering the seat belt useless. Acura towed the car to a dealer who uploaded all the computer codes and claims that the owner is responsible for the airbag replacement! the codes listed on the receipt are f3-11, 61-1, 81-55, 25-11. They list a defect code 03217. Customer service at Acura north America cited the condition of the 4 rims, (which are all scuffed at the edges), and scuffs on the bumper indicate possible reasons for air bag deployment. If this was possible, shouldn't the airbag have deployed when the scuffs occurred? there was no event that should have caused the airbag activation under steady driving. Acura seems to have had more examples of this problem as evidenced on various Acura forum web pages where unprovoked side and seat airbags unexplainably detonate. The customer service agent at Acura had no explanation for this. Had this resulted in a physical injury rather than and emotional/psychological one, a court case could have been pursued.

Passenger dash above airbag, is cracked. The crack began as a single perforation, coming from the windshield direction outward, directly above where the airbag is housed. One day to the next it just appeared. It began with a single crack in July 2017, now in Nov 2017, an identical crack lays adjacent to the first, approx. 6 inches apart. I use a sunshade whenever I'm not utilizing a covered parking spot. I've never left my car without a shade during any hot days (leather seats get far too hot to sit on even wearing pants, let along shorts or skirts). I've taken my vehicle into 2 different Acura dealerships, who've quoted $2,000+ to replace, with zero help from Acura since there's not an active recall. I've had to restrict all passengers to sit in my back seat, which according to my grandmother, "is disrespectful & demeaning". The perforations are looking more like the sealant used to close a hidden compartment (airbag?) has worn out, and the airbag is close to exploding. I planned to upgrade to an Acura SUV last month, but it appears I'm now forced to resell to the dealership for $2000-$3000 less than the 2 failed deals due to valid concerns. I just can't phantom how Acura refuses to recall an obvious defect in their workmanship that puts so many of their own customers lives at risk. So many complaints of the exact same problem, but the costly remedy remains my problem to pay for 1 way or another?! with the rapid rate at which these cracks are growing and threatening the integrity of what's suppose to be a safety device, I may not have a choice of how to handle this soon. I can't afford to fix it and eating it by trading it in isn't something I can afford either.

I was driving at night on I-90 east in washington state, at 60mph when I hit a very small pothole right the front passenger tire, and it deployed the driver's seat airbag, and the driver's side curtain airbag, and locked the seatbelt tight against me. The airbag malfunctioned and hit me very hard disorienting me and barely allowing me to pull over. The airbag malfunction nearly caused me to total the vehicle while I had a passenger in the car with me. No other airbags were deployed.

Dash crack. I bought this car in September. In February I noticed a large crack over the passenger airbag. I contacted Acura with safety concerns and was told they would do nothing about it. The car was parked in my garage when I noted the crack on 2-11-17. The crack started out the size of a personal checkbook and has grown in length. It spans from the windshield to the glovebox. I had the car inspected by a certified Acura inspector and was told the crack was not caused by damage. I reported my estimate of repairs to Acura (over $2000) and was contacted. Acura will not help cover any repairs d/t my car not being under warranty or under 50,000. I bought the car used and it was in pristine condition.

Dashboard is cracked, affecting passanger airbags. Many 3rd gen Tl's have this problem, which needs to be fixed please! happens overnight, and worsens. A defect from Acura.

The dashboard on the passenger is cracked. I bought the car brand new. The cracked dashboard my present safety issues if the passenger air bag was to inflate. Now that the dashboard has cracked, the crack will continue to grow, and possibly jeopardize the integrity of airbag, amongst other unknowns dashboards should not be cracking, and they should be engineered to withstand heat. I believe this is a defective dashboard.

The dash has begun to deteriorate/crack around the airbag housing on the passenger side. Cracks began forming while car was stationary and garaged. Any attempt to fix the growing crack will interfere with proper airbag deployment. This appears to be a common issue with this car - please advise.

Passenger side dashboard has developed a hairline crack, which extended automatically, while parked - without any physical collision. This area is above the airbags area. After several days, another crack appeared in the same area. Concerned about the airbag premature deployment on passenger side either while parked or failure to deploy in case of an accident.

My passenger side dash cracked around the airbag. This allows for moisture to get into the airbag compartment which degrades the passenger airbag. Acura refuses to replace. The vehicle was stationary and happened overnight.

Dashboard has developed many cracks even with regualar care. This is a known issue for these vehicles.

Dashboard is cracking around passenger airbag.

In the 4th. Of August 2015, I brought my 2007 Honda Acura to the dealer that sold the vehicle to me to report an unusual pop-up damage to my vehicle dashboard just above the compartment that houses the airbag in front of the passenger seating position. After my service advisor checked the damaged dashboard he returned to me and informed me that it will cost me over $2000. 00 (two thousand dollars) to replace the dashboard and that there is no other remedies. I asked him if the damage can be repaired with glue and he replied that if I do that, that the airbag in the compartment will deploy. At that point I left the dealership because I was can of socked about the information I just hard and as a result I am wondering if Honda company will help to find a solution to this problem as soon as possible because this damage will certainly effect the resale/trade-in value of my car. Thank you very much and looking forward to a reply.

Initially I observed a airline sized crack on passenger side of the dashboard right on airbag. Slowly it enlarged and now I see another crack around the same area. When I checked online, I found that it's not only me but several others have the same issue with Acura Tls. When I went tithe dealership they say the repair cost is about 2,000 usd.

My dashboard cracked around the passenger air bag. . .

The dash board cracked on my 2007 Acura Tl. The cracks are above the steering wheel and around the passenger airbag. Acura said they will not replace this because the car is out of warranty. This is obviously at no fault or abuse and it is clearly a defect that such a new car has this problem. I have read numerous posts online about this same problem and it should be classified as a manufacturer defect.

Last month we had to take the car to dealer bc it wouldn't start. Battery was drained due to hands free system not turning off even when car was off, so we opted to disconnect system (free) instead of paying 6-800 dollars to repair. Also car is kept in garage during day and last week we noticed large crack running vertically along outer edge of airbag compartment. No reason for this when car is kept clean and out of direct sun. Checked online and found numerous reports of this happening for no reason. I am worried that airbag may not function correctly or may engage without warning if dash is broken. This is not covered and no recall yet. Very disappointed with this bc I love my car.