The 2000 Acura RL has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,342,386 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS20V0260002020-01-171,439,841 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and…
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer…
AIR BAGS20V0270002020-01-17875,966 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air…
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC03V2390002003-07-02814 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE INTERNAL CORROSION, RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Consequence
THE CORROSION COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY, RESERVOIR, AND BRAKE FLUID. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, OIL WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT RUST. THIS OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE BRAKE STOP SWITCH AND CONTAMINATE THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Consequence
EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CLEAN ANY EXCESS OIL FROM THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE STOP SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 16, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
19
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
5
POWER TRAIN
4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
SEAT BELTS
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
Total complaints79
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2000 acura rl. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the abs warning light, and the vehicle stability assist (vsa) system warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken…”
“The contact owns a 2000 acura rl. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the abs warning light, and the vehicle stability assist (vsa) system warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken…”
“The contact owns a 2000 acura rl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the…”
“Dealerships intentionally ignore takata/nadi airbag safety occupant safety recalls on jan 2019 this vehicle was delivered to mcconnell honda alabama dealership repair shop for malfunction indication lights "batt" "brake". This malfunction was a result of aug 2018 patton honda georgia, dealership…”
“Dealerships intentionally ignore takata/nadi airbag safety occupant safety recalls on jan 2019 this vehicle was delivered to mcconnell honda alabama dealership repair shop for malfunction indication lights "batt" "brake". This malfunction was a result of aug 2018 patton honda georgia, dealership…”
“Dealerships intentionally ignore takata/nadi airbag safety occupant safety recalls on jan 2019 this vehicle was delivered to mcconnell honda alabama dealership repair shop for malfunction indication lights "batt" "brake". This malfunction was a result of aug 2018 patton honda georgia, dealership…”
“I have received a notice from america honda motor company on march 2020 (nhtsa recall 20v-026) that the inflator inside the driver frontal airbag module may absorb moisture, which may cause the driver frontal airbag to malfunction in a crash where the airbag deploys. The letter states "the…”
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 acura rl. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called acura of memphis (2611 ridgeway rd, memphis, tn 38119, [REDACTED]) where it was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Acura RL as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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