2013 Acura TL Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 19 of 62 complaints (31%) filed for the 2013 Acura TL, mostly tied to Takata driver frontal inflator recalls. One crash and two injuries were reported, with median mileage at failure of 66,000 miles.
- Airbags complaints
- 19
- 31% of 62
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 66,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report the driver's side airbag erroneously deployed while driving at low speed, causing a crash and injuries.
- Multiple owners describe long delays getting the Takata driver frontal airbag inflator recall (campaign 16V061000) repaired because replacement parts were unavailable.
- Several owners say dealers could not provide a timeline or loaner vehicle while waiting months for the recall part.
- One owner discovered the airbags had previously deployed on the vehicle without being notified or asked to sign a disclosure statement.
- Some owners state they had not experienced any airbag failure but were still waiting on the recall repair.
When 2013 Acura TL airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 8, 2016, latest Feb 7, 2022.
Airbags recalls for the 2013 Acura TL
- NHTSA 19V500000Jun 27, 2019Airbags1,558 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
- 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 16V061000Feb 3, 2016Airbags2,232,187 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Airbags complaints by TL model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA list for the 2013 Acura TL?
- NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2013 Acura TL, which is 31% of the 62 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 Acura TL?
- Yes. Three Takata-related airbag recalls apply, including campaign 16V061000, 19V182000, and 19V500000, covering driver frontal inflator replacement.
- Did the 2013 Acura TL airbag problem cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show one crash and two injuries linked to airbag complaints for the 2013 Acura TL.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 Acura TL?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag issues on the 2013 Acura TL is 66,000 miles.
- Are airbag complaints worse for the 2013 TL than other years?
- The 2013 TL's airbag complaints make up 31% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 TL (53%) and 2011 TL (65%), but higher than the 2012 TL's share of complaints was close at 33%.