The SRS lamp has remained on since purchase in 2009.
2000 Acura RL: airbag warning light
22 of the 59 complaints about the 2000 Acura RL describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 37%
- typical mileage
- 115,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tamara recall my SRS light stays on continually. I am concerned there is a problem with the airbags. I need to know if it is safe to have someone in the passenger seat or if the airbag is defective and is a recall. I do not drive this car very often but now I have to because I have no other transportation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 acura rl. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the SRS warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensor in the passenger seat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 acura rl. When the vehicle was started, the air bag light remained illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The SRS sensor jus pop on the ABS sensor pop on also the check engine light pops I don't know what to do and also I heard ticking and tapping and the engine started jumping whether I'm going slow or fast I really need some serious help why is because I can possibly be in great danger do to the sensors that are going out in my vehicle .
Srs light on the dash stays on. It is my understanding that the airbags will not deploy with light on. I had an independent mechanic determine that the airbag control module needs to be replaced. I believe this should be a repair that should be covered by a manufacturer warranty. Based on review of the website there are several other incidents of this same problem for this make, model and year.
Srs dash light has come on and stayed on.
The SRS light has come on and stayed on. Air bags will not deploy with the light on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 acura rl. The contact stated that the SRS indicator continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
Srs light on dash stays on. Dealer cannot reset to get light to stay off. Acura of denville, nj says opds (occupant position detection system) and sensor assemblies need to be re-placed at a cost of $1349.65 (+ tax). With SRS light on air bags will not deploy. The SRS failure appears to be the failure most documented in this forum. It is a safety issue which should have a recall to correct the problem.
Srs light stays on problem with sensor for airbag.
Constant repair and replacement of brake rotors. The rotors have to be resurfaced every 8 to 10,000 miles and then replaced. I have my car serviced regularly with the same garage and can't understand why these rotors continue to wear. I have a 1993 nissan max that has never needed rotor repair. Also, the SRS and side airbag lights come on, I take it to the dealer and they clear the lights saying nothing is wrong. How are you to know if this is a serious issue when all they do is clear the lights???
Service bulletins that may apply
- SRS indicator on after body shop repair
- SRS indicator comes on after body shop repair
- Intermittent sra diagnostic trouble code 1-1 to 1-5, driver's airbag inflator circuit
- Subject regarding SRS indicator on with SRS diagnostic trouble codes 15-1, 15-2, and 15-3
- Subject regarding safety restraint system diagnostic trouble code 5-1 through 8-3, internal safety...
- Subject regarding SRS light on after opds control unit replacement
- Subject regarding SRS diagnostic trouble code
- Information on diagnosing and repairing side airbag warning light
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
Questions about the 2000 Acura RL airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2000 Acura RL?
22 of 59 owner complaints about the 2000 Acura RL (37%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Acura RL?
There are 2 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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