How common are airbag complaints on the 2006 Acura TL?

NHTSA lists 85 airbag complaints for the 2006 TL, which is 34% of the 247 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2006 Acura TL?

Yes. NHTSA lists two airbag-related recalls: campaign 05V510000 for improperly torqued front impact sensor bolts, and campaign 19V182000 for driver airbag inflator replacement.

Did airbag problems on the 2006 TL cause any injuries?

NHTSA data shows 3 injuries and 5 crashes tied to airbag complaints on the 2006 Acura TL.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2006 TL?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2006 TL is 101,000 miles, though some incidents were reported at much lower mileage.

Do owners report airbags deploying without a crash?

Yes, some owners described side airbags deploying with no collision, including one case triggered by driving over a pothole at low speed.

2006 Acura TL Airbags Problems

Airbags account for 85 complaints on the 2006 Acura TL, 34% of its 247 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 3 injuries reported. NHTSA also lists two related airbag recalls, covering a frontal impact sensor bolt issue and a driver airbag inflator replacement.

Airbags complaints: 85; 34% of 247 complaints
All complaints this year: 247
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 101,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Front or side airbags failed to deploy during a frontal or head-on collision, in some cases after another vehicle struck the car.
Side airbags deployed with no accident, sometimes triggered simply by driving over a pothole at low speed.
Owners reported the passenger-side dashboard developing a crack along the airbag seam that grew over time, raising concern the airbag cover could fail to open properly or deploy prematurely.
A dashboard warning light for the side airbag turned on with no diagnostic trouble code found, leaving the issue unresolved.
Some owners noted their vehicle was excluded from an existing NHTSA airbag recall despite reporting similar sensor-related failures.

When 2006 Acura TL airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 23, 2006, latest Nov 17, 2025.

85 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2025 Q4; peak 2014 Q4 (8).

Airbags recalls for the 2006 Acura TL

NHTSA 19V182000Mar 6, 2019Airbags1,101,534 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Risk: An 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
NHTSA 05V510000Nov 3, 2005Airbags316 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
On certain passenger vehicles, on the frontal airbag system where the two external impact sensors is mounted, near the front headlights the front impact sensor bolts were not properly torqued.
Risk: If the bolts loosen or fall out, the sensor may fail to properly detect a crash, possibly resulting in delayed or non-deployment of the front airbag increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and remove the bumper and retorque the loose bolts. The recall began on november 7, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009 and acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Airbags complaints by TL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005144 (37%)
200685 (34%)
200741 (33%)
200834 (27%)
200919 (45%)
201034 (53%)
201113 (65%)
201243 (33%)
201319 (31%)
20148 (47%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are airbag complaints on the 2006 Acura TL?: NHTSA lists 85 airbag complaints for the 2006 TL, which is 34% of the 247 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2006 Acura TL?: Yes. NHTSA lists two airbag-related recalls: campaign 05V510000 for improperly torqued front impact sensor bolts, and campaign 19V182000 for driver airbag inflator replacement.
Did airbag problems on the 2006 TL cause any injuries?: NHTSA data shows 3 injuries and 5 crashes tied to airbag complaints on the 2006 Acura TL.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2006 TL?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2006 TL is 101,000 miles, though some incidents were reported at much lower mileage.
Do owners report airbags deploying without a crash?: Yes, some owners described side airbags deploying with no collision, including one case triggered by driving over a pothole at low speed.