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2009 Acura TL recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 3 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| 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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| 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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| 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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Owner complaints by component42
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 19 | 45 |
| Structure | 6 | 14 |
| Visibility | 6 | 14 |
| Power train | 5 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 5 |
| Engine | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 2 |
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
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
- Electrical system
“The Acura key has a hinge on it with a release button and a spring where the keys open when the button is pressed and the key locks in place. The locking mechanism on the hinge failed.”
- Service brakes
“Intermitten problem with brakes becoming soft/spongy. I have taken my vehicle to Hondaa and a few local shops no one could identify the issue but confirmed brakes rotors were good and no leakes.”
- Power train
“I've had my vehicle stop in the middle of the road due to a mechanical recall that went undiagnosed.( over oil consumption recall, in which I was completely unaware until finally receiving the letter prodivided) I was…”
Other Acura TL model years
- 20133 recalls62 complaints
- 20123 recalls130 complaints
- 20113 recalls20 complaints
- 20103 recalls64 complaints
- 20093 recalls42 complaints
- 20082 recalls124 complaints
- 20072 recalls124 complaints
- 20064 recalls247 complaints
- 20055 recalls388 complaints
All years: 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
Other Acura models
- 2009 MDX0 recalls52 complaints
- 2009 RDX2 recalls15 complaints
- 2009 RL6 recalls8 complaints
- 2009 TSX6 recalls91 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
2009 Acura TL recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Acura TL have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Acura TL. 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 2009 Acura TL recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Acura TL?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 42 filed with NHTSA (45%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Acura TL?
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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