repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2006 Acura RLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2006 Acura RL, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-501 the manufacturer reports only 42% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Acura RL has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
5Exterior lighting
4Tires1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
1Forward collision avoidance
1Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
1Service brakes, hydraulic
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2006 Acura RL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In 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…
no report yet
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
no report yet
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other RL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RL median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Acura RL safety ratings
2006 Acura RL 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What RL owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 ACURA RL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 10V504000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 16V061000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V344000(AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME…
TAKATA RECALL. AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR, ACURA AUTOMOBILE DIVISION, I CALLED THE DEALER, WEIR CANYON ACURA IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA, IN EARLY JULY TO SCHEDULE THE SERVICE. HOWEVER, UNTIL NOW, THE RECALL SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN PERFORMED DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF PARTS.…
2006 ACURA RL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER LEARNED WHEN THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE, THE DEALER WERE USING THE PARTS ON THEIR USED CAR INVENTORY, BEFORE MAKING PARTS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS. *JB
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