Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Acura CL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 3 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 27, 201919V499000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V499000
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| Mar 6, 201919V182000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideAn explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V182000
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| May 28, 201515V320000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V320000
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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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| Aug 28, 200202V226000 | Engine and engine cooling: engineIF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V226000
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Owner complaints by component79
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 36 | 46 |
| Air bags | 11 | 14 |
| Tires | 7 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 8 |
| Steering | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 5 |
| Suspension | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 4 |
| Wheels | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 3 |
5 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
- Power train
“I purchased this vehicle in March 2021 and noticed the issue with the transmission the first time I operated the vehicle. There is a grinding sound whenever the transmission is placed in third gear.”
- Steering
“There is a major issue with the relay under the steering wheel blocking the fuel from the pump going to the engine. This also affects the security system as well as the rack and pinion.”
- Air bags
“My 2003 3.2cls Acura had an airbag recall in in 2016. My vehicle was supposedly repaired at this time. However, recently my SRS light has been on requiring me to take my car to an Acura dealer.”
Other Acura CL model years
- 20035 recalls73 complaints
- 20022 recalls44 complaints
- 20013 recalls271 complaints
- 20000 recalls11 complaints
Other Acura models
- 2003 MDX11 recalls206 complaints
- 2003 TL5 recalls391 complaints
- 2003 RL1 recall9 complaints
- 2003 RSX0 recalls25 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
2003 Acura CL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Acura CL have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Acura CL. The most recent, 19V499000 (reported June 27, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2003 Acura CL recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Acura CL?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 36 complaints out of 79 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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