general problems of the 2008 Acura TL

Dash is cracked air bag is not secure seat are torn.

I noticed a vertical straight line/crack in the dashboard of my 2008 Acura Tl located on the passenger side, which is directly in the area of the air bag system. Oddly enough it seemed to appear literally overnight. I’ve noticed the crack seems to expand when in cooler temperatures, however the crack appears to fuse back together when the temperature is warmer and/or hot outside, which is concerning in itself. My vehicle has been stored in a garage since it’s purchase and when not in use a sunshade is used to protect the dash when exposed outside. I am very concerned that there may be a bigger problem with the air bag system that may result in the air bags being inadvertently deployed resulting in an accident, injury or even greater death. Internet searches reveal this a common problem among individuals similarly situated with the same make and model, and Acura is apparently aware. My vehicle is regularly serviced and maintained at the Acura dealership in memphis. I have reached out to the dealership regarding this issue, however I have not heard back from them regarding a possible resolution. I believe this issue warrants some type of safety recall before someone or their loved ones become seriously injured.

There is a long gash in the dashboard by the passenger airbag. Apparently this is a known issue based on internet searches and Acura has not issued any recall for the same even though it poses a potential safety risk. I reached out to Acura corporate and their response was that because my vehicle is outside the initial warranty period, there is nothing they can do. There are numerous online records of individuals with the same model year reporting this issue. I am concerned that this not being resolved poses a safety risk to my family and other occupants of my 2008 Acura Tl which was purchased brand new. Thank you for your help.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Acura Tl and stated that while the driver was driving (his granddaughter) the air bag deploy without an impact. The driver, front and right rear passenger had ringing in the ears and flashing lights in their eyes due to the air bags explosion. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The contact called accura hotline air bag deployment number: 800-382-2238 and was informed that they would call Acura dealer and schedule an appointment to towed the vehicle in and provided a case number: 09727380. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Aw.

Dashboard cracks: potential danger of airbag failure over the last few years, my car has developed several cracks in the dashboard. Of particular concern is a large crack which just recently appeared along the left side of the front passenger airbag unit. (see photos) I am very concerned that the cracks can allow moisture or condensation to enter the airbag unit, possibly causing it fail, deploy prematurely, or not properly deploy in a crash situation. Although the dashboard cracks are seemingly cosmetic, its potential to create a severe safety issue is of great concern. Especially in light of the takata recall for airbags, I hope that the manufacturer can help repair or replace these faulty dashboards with a quality material that will not degrade in such a manner.

The car dashboard is completely cracked right above the airbag, which is allowing heat to seep in.

The airbag on the passenger side has two deep cracks around the perimeter. My concern is the airbag will not work properly. My car was parked when the first crack appeared. The second crack happened while driving and I sitting on the passenger side. The steering has a loud knocking sound when the steering wheel is turned left and right.

I have already paid Acura to replace my dashboard once due to the airbag pushing up on dash and cracking it. I now have the same problem again, the dash has cracked on passenger side in perfect rectangle where airbag is located. I am very concerned that deployment is likley/imminenet and I am urging NHTSA to require Acura to replace airbage and dash.

I hit a pothole on the front, drivers side tire and the airbags on the side passengers side and seat deployed but did not inflate. I have seen several similar issues reported of the same thing happening. I am concerned that if it would have been an accident, my airbags wouldn't have inflated in that instance either and it wouldn't have helped at all. With them now being deployed and no use if I'm in an accident, I am no longer safe in this vehicle.

Cracked dash board. Three separate cracks. I'm positive this is going to effect the airbag deployment. Clearly this is a know issue. I'd suggest getting an attorney. The car has not been in any type of accident.

In September 2018, seemingly overnight, 2 large cracks developed in my dashboard, on the passenger side, directly over the airbag. I'm concerned that this is a safety issue, because the damage is directly over the airbags.

I have a 2008 Acura Tl-s, it is garaged at night and I do my best to take care of it. The other day I developed two cracks running from the windshield to the glovebox, along the edges of the airbag. I didn't notice them until I got home last night, but they are quite noticeable. I have read about several other complaints o this happening to Acura's and I am wondering why and what can be done about this. Will this impact the airbag operations and maybe impact was a bad choice of words.

The contact owns a 2008 Acura Tl. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured on the passenger side near the air bag. A local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

The driver side curtain airbag deployed after hitting a small pothole going around 35 mph on a paved city road.

Drivers side curtain and torso airbag deployed, and seat belt tensioner operated when passenger side tire hit a pothole on the off ramp of a limited access highway. Car was traveling at approximately 65 mph.

Sept 2016 was having an issue with the srs light remaining on constantly. Seat belt buckle under recall, had that replaced�that did not fix the problem. July 2017 now the dashboard on passenger side has a deep straight crack. I have done research and hundreds of other Acura Tl have this issue. The airbag is in that dashboard right where the crack is. Acura refuses to acknowledge a safety issue and will not repair, replace or recall. I have kept the car immaculate, I have regular service and a Honda/Acura repair shop. I understand Acura Tl specifically 2008 has this problem around the country in a variety of climates, and whether the car has been garaged or not. It's a design flaw. It is endangering my passenger. Also, if you find a junk part and replace the dash, apparently the replacement dash will crack also and the srs light will be on and the airbag compromised again.

Crack developed along the perimeter of the passenger airbag location. This presents a potential safety hazard. There needs to be a safety recall to fix this potential safety hazard that could be fatal. Almost everyone I know that owns this third generation Acura Tl has this crack problem. Something needs to be done. This is unacceptable.

3 issues 1) two vertical cracks overnight on passenger side dash at air bag location-horizontal crack forming-fear of airbag deploying while driving causing me to wreck-should be recall-I no longer feel safe for fear or accidental deployment 2)bluetooth module failure-two batteries and alternator replaced-now have module disconnected-safety issue of not being able to use hfl while driving 3)since buying car in 2008, complained about drivers door closing back on my leg when I open it-have avoided injuries so far-as others stated, I have to kick door open or hold foot on it when exiting vehicle from what I have read many 2008 Tl owners are having the same issues - whats it going to take for NHTSA to force Acura/Honda to address these issues? I dont have $2000 to replace a dash that I caused no part in the failure of. If my airbag deploys on its on while I am driving and I have an accident, there will be a lawsuit.

There are three long crack on my dashboard, I'm afraid that it will affect my front passenger air bag.

As my car sat in a parking garage, not being driven, my dashboard developed two huge and deep cracks right on top of where my passenger airbag is. I called Acura customer service and was told that this is not a safety issue and since there is no recall anywhere on my vehicle that I would have to cover the entire cost of replacement. I do believe this is a safety concern considering the cracks are right on top of my airbag and do not know how this could affect the possible deployment of the airbags if needed.

6/16/15 I noticed a straight line crack on the passenger side dashboarrd. It looks like it is where the airbag is kept and I am extremely concerned. I have read others having the same problem online and wanted to report this problem and see if there is a recall. I have never had this problem on any of the Honda's I have driven in the past 30 years, all of which were in central florida. I would appreciate a response.

12" vertical crack on passenger side dashboard, found many complaints of same nature on the internet and one here, here is the complaint found here: my 2008 Tl dashboard started to crack in August over the passenger airbag area. Now in September there are at least 3 lengthly cracks throughout the dashboard. Although I live in FL. I park in a covered garage every day for work from 10 am to 6:30 pm. I previously owned a 2001 Tl and never had the dash crack in the 7 years owned. I feel that the cracking dashboard is a manufacturer defect that should be recognized by Acura.

I am the only owner with 39,000 miles on it. I moved to south florida 5 years ago. The dashboard has major cracks over the passenger airbag. I saw this "letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience. " I should be included in the recall. The vehicle was stationary.

Driving straight ahead at approximately 25-30 mph, with my family in the vehicle, the front and back driver's side curtain airbags deployed without incident. Fortunately, I was able to maintain control of the vehicle, avoiding any injuries to myself or any of the passengers. I reported the incident to the local Acura dealership that sold me the vehicle and they evaluated the car a few days later determining that "they saw no cause on the vehicle for the deployment of the air bags. . . Nor did they see any way in which the car malfunctioned. ".

I bought a 2008 Acura Tl from with 50,000 miles on it. After the first year of owning it I noticed a crack on the right side of the dash where the air bag is. Called Acura they said there is nothing they can do about it but buy a new one really. I see the same complaints in here that I have, so it's nothing we have done to the dash. There needs to be a recall on these dash. Also at 55,000 miles my bluetooth has gone out as well. Again no help buy a new one. Can someone please tell me what is going on with this thank you.