Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2003 Acura RL 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 component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
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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Owner complaints by component14
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 57 |
| Tires | 2 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 7 |
| Power train | 1 | 7 |
| Engine | 1 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 7 |
| Steering | 1 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 7 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 7 |
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
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 acura rl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
- Air bags
“I received a recall notice in march and was told to park my car. I did for 9 months, forced to buy another car. Acura refused to provide a rental. We filed a class-action suit.”
- Air bags
“2003 acura rl. Consumer writes in regards to driver frontal airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer did not make a reasonable attempt to assist with the 500 mile round trip to an authorized…”
Other Acura RL model years
- 20077 recalls20 complaints
- 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
- 2003 MDX11 recalls206 complaints
- 2003 TL5 recalls391 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 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 RL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Acura RL have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2003 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 2003 Acura RL?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (57%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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