Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Acura RL 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 |
| 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 component59
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 20 | 34 |
| Air bags | 18 | 31 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 8 |
| Steering | 4 | 7 |
| Suspension | 3 | 5 |
| Structure | 3 | 5 |
| Equipment | 3 | 5 |
| Tires | 3 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 2 |
2 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
- Steering
“About 2013 the 2000 acura rl vsa and abs lights came on then the tilt on the steering wheel up and down stop working then the srs lights and seat belts light came on and want go off.”
- Suspension
“This is a continuation complaint with national cemter for dispute settlement to fix safty issues and discontinued parts. The car is not 40 years old and i cannot find a maintenance repair book.”
- Power train
“Rack and pinion replacement. Exterior issues: rear bumper felled off; gasoline cover won't closed; door handles falling off; fuel pump needs replacement”
Other Acura RL model years
- 20068 recalls32 complaints
- 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
- 2002 MDX4 recalls205 complaints
- 2002 TL7 recalls333 complaints
- 2002 CL2 recalls44 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 RL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Acura RL have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 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 2002 Acura RL?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 59 filed with NHTSA (34%). 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 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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