Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Acura RL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 17, 202020V027000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V027000
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| May 14, 200202V119000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchEVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V119000
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Owner complaints by component25
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 8 | 32 |
| Air bags | 6 | 24 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 8 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 1 | 4 |
| Visibility | 1 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 4 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“I received a safety recall letter in the mail in march 2020. When I called the acura dealer in charlotte they told me that the part would be there in july, called in july they said august called in september and they…”
- Air bags
“I called acura to see if the type air bag inflator in my car used ammonium nitrate.”
- Steering
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura rl. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, smoke started to emit from the engine compartment.”
Other Acura RL model years
- 200511 recalls125 complaints
- 20040 recalls11 complaints
- 20031 recall9 complaints
- 20022 recalls43 complaints
- 20012 recalls12 complaints
- 20004 recalls59 complaints
All years: 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Acura models
- 2001 MDX4 recalls224 complaints
- 2001 TL3 recalls149 complaints
- 2001 CL3 recalls271 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2007 RDX2 recalls53 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2004 TSX3 recalls142 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2002 RSX0 recalls76 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2001 Acura RL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Acura RL have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Acura RL. The most recent, 20V027000 (reported January 17, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Acura RL?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 25 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Acura RL?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.
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