The contact owned a 2001 Acura CL. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was a vehicle driving toward the contact's driver's side that ran the red light and crashed into the front of the vehicle. The entire front of the vehicle was damaged. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt restraint system did not operate. The contact was treated for a back muscle injury and it was unknown if the other driver sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where the contact was informed the vehicle was a total loss. The vehicle was towed to the junkyard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 262,515.
2001 Acura CL airbags problems
32 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 120,000. 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 120,000
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
- Frontal2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Acura CL airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Acura CL airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- Risk
- 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 service at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 20V026000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 1‑888‑234‑2138.
Recall number 20V027000 · Recall details
What 2001 Acura CL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 acura cl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer acura of troy (1828 maplelawn dr, troy, mi 48084, (877) 820-3015) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 acura cl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the defect was unavailable. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *bf
I have a recall on my airbags but the acura repair shop does not have the part and it has been 6 months since I received the notice that their is a dangerous recall. What can I do?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 acura cl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called hopkins acura (1555 el camino real, redwood city, ca 94063 (650) 364-6771) and autonation acura stevens creek (4747 stevens creek blvd, santa clara, ca 95051(408) 758-5502) and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura cl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact contacted dick hannah acura of portland (12030 se stark st, portland, or 97216, (503) 506-8572) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the air bags warning light illuminated intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The passenger side airbag in my 2001!acura cl was recalled and the company never contacted me about it! I bought the car on 5/28/20 with no title but I do have a bill of sale on a notebook piece of paper but anyways I saw where there was recalls for some parts on my vehicle and was researching up on this stuff and came across the information that my airbags have been recalled...what possibly is there to do about this situation? Please and thank you have a blessed day!!! Here is my campaign id '04v176000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2001 acura cl. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v027000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Gold coast acura (3195 perkin ave, ventura, ca 93003; (805) 642-3600) was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 acura cl. The contact stated when shifting gears to reverse in his garage, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into his garage wall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to turn off the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. No police report was filed. The contact called local dealer acura of honolulu (3251 n nimitz hwy, honolulu, hi 96819, (808) 829-3073) was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. *ln*jb *bf consumer stated vehicle was repaired.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owned a 2001 acura cl. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle from the median strip another vehicle t-boned the passenger side of her vehicle, causing the vehicle to collide with a parked vehicle. The driver's frontal air bag did not deploy but the passenger's side frontal air bag did deploy. The contact sustained a cut on her forearm that did not require medical attention. The other driver was also not injured. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was towed to the salvage yard and was totaled by the insurance company. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was still at the salvage yard two years later. The contact recently received notification of the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 20v-027000 (air bags). The failure mileage was unknown.
Questions about the 2001 Acura CL airbags
Does the 2001 Acura CL have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 32 complaints about the airbags of the 2001 Acura CL, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Acura CL airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 120,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Acura CL airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 20V026000, 20V027000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Acura CL have bad airbags?
The Acura CL model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (32 complaints) and 1997 (14 complaints).
Other 2001 Acura CL problems
Transmission 206Visibility 12Brakes 10Electrical 9Acceleration 8Engine 7Suspension 5Seat belts 4Fuel system 3Body 2Locks 2Steering 2Seats 1Tires 1
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