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2002 Acura CL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 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 |
| Power train | 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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| Apr 15, 200404V176000 | Power train: automatic transmissionGEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V176000
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Owner complaints by component61
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 43 | 70 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 13 |
| Air bags | 5 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 7 |
| Equipment | 4 | 7 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 3 |
| Air | 2 | 3 |
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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
“UNKNOWN”
- Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 acura cl. The contact stated the air bag warning light was illuminated.”
- Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 acura cl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Other Acura CL model years
- 20035 recalls73 complaints
- 20022 recalls44 complaints
- 20013 recalls271 complaints
- 20000 recalls11 complaints
Other Acura models
- 2002 MDX4 recalls205 complaints
- 2002 TL7 recalls333 complaints
- 2002 RL2 recalls43 complaints
- 2002 RSX0 recalls76 complaints
- 2007 RDX2 recalls53 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2004 TSX3 recalls142 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2002 Acura CL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Acura CL have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Acura CL. 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 2002 Acura CL?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 43 complaints out of 61 filed with NHTSA (70%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Acura CL?
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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