Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2008 Acura RL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 5 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 27, 2019Latest campaign
| Jun 27, 201919V500000 | 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 19V500000
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| Jun 27, 201919V501000 | Air bags: frontal passenger 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 19V501000
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| Jan 10, 201717V029000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V029000
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| May 23, 201616V344000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V344000
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| Feb 3, 201616V061000 | 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 16V061000
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| Dec 4, 200707V551000 | Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connectionsPOWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V551000
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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).
Owner complaints by component13
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h13Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 8 | 62 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 8 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 8 |
| Tires | 1 | 8 |
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
- Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 acura rl. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure of which the brakes failed to function properly when applied.”
- Air bags
“2008 acura rl. Consumer writes in regards to recall notices 16v-344 & 16v-061 remedy not available within a reasonable time frame- over 60 days. *smd”
- Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 acura rl. The contact stated that the dealer repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags).”
Other Acura RL model years
- 20126 recalls1 complaint
- 20116 recalls3 complaints
- 20107 recalls9 complaints
- 20096 recalls8 complaints
- 20086 recalls13 complaints
- 20077 recalls20 complaints
- 20068 recalls32 complaints
- 200511 recalls125 complaints
- 20040 recalls11 complaints
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Other Acura models
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- 2008 TL2 recalls124 complaints
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- 2008 TSX2 recalls34 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2010 ZDX10 recalls9 complaints
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
- 2001 Integra1 recall6 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2006 RSX2 recalls24 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2008 Acura RL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Acura RL have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Acura RL. The most recent, 19V500000 (reported June 27, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Acura RL recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 5 campaigns. Others: steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Acura RL?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (62%). 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 2008 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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