Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Acura RL, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train5
- Air bags5
- Steering1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2001 Acura RL failed the safety check 1.33% of the time — 33% less often than the average 2001 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 159,673 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2001 Acura RL.
| 2020015 17 Jan 2020 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could c… |
| 2002084 15 May 2002 | Electrical 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 s… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Acura told its dealers about the 2001 Acura RL: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 637638 | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 6-7 AND / OR 7-2 INTERNAL FAILURE OF SRS UNIT. *TT |
| 636881 | SUBJECT REGARDING DISC BRAKE THICKNESS ERROR. *TT |
| 633353 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM, TYPE 1. *TT |
| 633350 | SUBJECT REGARDING SRS INDICATOR ON WITH SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 15-1, 15-2, AND 15-3. REPLACES 01-013 AS WELL. *TT |
| 633348 | SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING SHIFT SHOCK, JUDDER, OR CLUNK NOISE DURING 1ST TO 2ND UPSHIFT. *TT |
| 629322 | INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1705, P1768, P0753, P0758. *TT |
| 627142 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE HESITATION OR STALL AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. *YH |
| 626607 | SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 5-1 THROUGH 8-3, INTERNAL SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM UNIT FAILURE. *YD |
| 626550 | SUBJECT REGARDING WITH NAVIGATION SKYSTEM - REAR WINDOW TINT APPLICATION TIPS. *YD |
| 626530 | SUBJECT REGARDING SRS LIGHT ON AFTER OPDS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT. *YD |
| 626524 | SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW AUTO-DOWN INOPERATIVE. *YD |
| 626449 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *YD |
| 625978 | SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JB |
| 623649 | SUBJECT REGARDING SRS DTC 15-3, FAULTY OPDS SENSOR CODE. *YD |
| 623461 | SUBJECT REGARDING SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE.*YD 8UC 15-3 SET BY ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE. *YD |
| 623291 | SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE STARTS AND DIES WHEN IGNITION IS RELEASED. *JB |
| 619908 | INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD READ ERROR MESSAGE. *TT |
| 619907 | INFORMATION ON THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM 4-DIGIT SECURITY CODE. *TT |
| 619906 | STABILITY ASSIST ACTIVATING TOO SOON. *TT |
| 619904 | INFORMATION ON MODULATOR REPLACEMENT AND STEERING ANGLE MEMORIZATION. *TT |
| 619898 | INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A TRIP ODOMETER THAT DISPLAYS THREE DASHE (- - -). *TT |
| 618763 | CONCERNS WITH TRIP ODOMETER READING - - -. *TT |
| 618762 | INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING THE IMMOBILIZER KEYS. *TT |
| 617701 | BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING BLANK NAVIGATION DISPLAY CONDITION. *TT |
| 617697 | INFORMATION ON REPLACING SEAT BELT TENSIONERS AFTER DEPLOYMENT. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)