Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2007 Acura TL

Nine problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2007 Acura TL. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Acura TL based on all problems reported for the 2007 TL.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2019

The dashboard cracked right above the passenger side airbag requiring the dashboard to need replacing. Acura won't cover the expense despite the fact this is a safety hazard and very dangerous.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the dash enclosure housing for the front passenger side air bag was fractured. The contact stated that the fracture traveled from the dashboard to the windshield. The contact stated that the failure was only evident on the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2018

The dashboard, in the areas of the front passenger-side airbag, if beginning to crack. Due to the crack appearing in a straight line, seeming to outline the airbag located under the dash, I believe it to be a defect with the airbag. I have contacted my local Acura dealer and am waiting for them to notify me regarding "next steps. ".

4 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2017

Dash started to crack at the passenger side airbag on the right side. I believe this is a safety concern since it has become weaker on one side than the other. The crack has started to travel towards the windshield and a little bit towards the grove box compartment. It happened overnight while the vehicle was stationary.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/10/2017

Cracks over the passenger side air bags that extend over to the drivers side. Concerned of safety issues with the airbags deploying with the compromised integrity of the dash.

6 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

My dashboard has two long vertical cracks directly over the passenger side airbag. This is a known issue with this vehicle as noted by the numerous complaints received. The car has been garaged continuously since I have owned it over 7 years. There was no accident or incident to cause the cracking. It is a serious potential airbag safety issue. Acura does not want to address the issue despite a multitude of complaints. My wife will no longer sit in the passenger seat due to fear for her safety and possible airbag deployment.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

Dash board crack over passenger side airbags. Many cracks have formed and I am not sure if it has affected the airbag system.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

While stationary, a hairline crack appeared in the dashboard on the right side of the passenger side airbag. Over the next couple of months the cracks expanded and on all four sides of the airbag, and now the dashboard has large cracks with a wide gap along the length and width of the dashboard. Moisture can get in and do further damage as well as creating the risk of faulty airbag deployment which could lead to injury or death.

9 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2013

The dashboard has cracked over the passenger side airbag. The crack is over 12 inches long right above the airbag. This crack will affect the airbag and needs to be fixed. There are thousands of Acura Tl's with this same issue. I now recently noticed other cracks throughout the dashboard. Honda needs to take care of their customers if they want continuous business!.


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