Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Acura RL owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V027000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Dealerships intentionally ignore Takata/nadi airbag safety occupant safety recalls on jan 2019 this vehicle was delivered to mcconnell Honda alabama dealership repair shop for malfunction indication lights "batt" "brake". This malfunction was a result of aug 2018 patton Honda georgia, dealership shop repair diagnostic (parking lot brake torquing) abuse while in custody to diagnose, a slight hesitation during acceleration and rubber squeak noise near front left wheel. No remedy was provided and vehicle was damaged and battery charging disabled by patton Honda georgia. Owner was charged a $100 service charge. …
I have received a notice from America Honda motor company on March 2020 (NHTSA recall 20v-026) that the inflator inside the driver frontal airbag module May absorb moisture, which May cause the driver frontal airbag to malfunction in a crash where the airbag deploys. The letter states "the replacement parts needed to repair your vehicle, if necessary, are not available and Acura is unable to inspect/repair your vehicle at this time." I called a local Acura dealer on 9/1/2020 and was told that the parts are still not available and they are expected May 2021. This timeframe seems unreasonable to me.
SRS light on the dash stays on. It is my understanding that the airbags will not deploy with light on. I had an independent mechanic determine that the airbag control module needs to be replaced. I believe this should be a repair that should be covered by a manufacturer warranty. Based on review of the safercar.gov website there are several other incidents of this same problem for this make, model and year.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the SRS warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.
The SRS sensor jus pop on the ABS sensor pop on also the check engine light pops I don't know what to do and also I heard ticking and tapping and the engine started jumping whether I'm going slow or fast I really need some serious help why is because I can possibly be in great danger do to the sensors that are going out in my vehicle .
Vehicle had multiple electrical problems. The problems May have cause one crash. Bf the consumer hit a vehicle which was stopped in a turning lane at 35 MPH. When the vehicle crashed the air bags did not deploy. Throttle body was bent. Faulty window regulator caused the window to not close.
While leaving a stop sign at 10 MPH consumers vehicle was t-boned on the drivers side by a truck. Consumer suffered minor injuries, but was not hospitalized. Onsumer was wearing seat belts, side airbags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. When the vehicle was started, the air bag light remained illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 Acura RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called Acura of memphis (2611 ridgeway rd, memphis, tn 38119, [phone]) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge.
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020.
Airbag complaints in other RL years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2000 Acura RL?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Acura RL, 44% of the model year's 59 complaints. The component named most often is frontal › sensor/control module (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Acura RL airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 20V-027 (inflator module, Jan 17, 2020); NHTSA recall 20V-026 (inflator module, Jan 17, 2020). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Acura RL airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 115,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.