Tl* the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. While driving 35 MPH around a curve, the vehicle failed to brake or accelerate and the transmission seized. The steering wheel also became very difficult to turn. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and left the road. The contact crashed into an embankment and a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the hands, wrists, head, ankle, chest, and shoulder. Medical attention was required and the contact visited his physician after the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v176000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 263,138.
2003 Acura TL: airbags did not deploy in a crash
7 of the 391 complaints about the 2003 Acura TL describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 123,000
- recalls
- 3
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 acura tl. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle encountered a pot hole causing the vehicle to jerk violently. As a result, the vehicle veered off the road and flipped over. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's left shoulder strap seat belt was detached from the vehicle leaving behind only the waist strap seat belt as the contact shifted from the driver's seat to the passengers seat during the accident. Furthermore, the contact's head was partially hanging out of the window after the accident. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained a fractured wrist, chest pains, multiple lacerations and a concussion. In addition, the contact's stomach was severely twisted out of shape and the contact vomited and fainted numerous occasions after the accident. The contact required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 acura tl. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH she crashed into a guard rail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that she injured her head, and knee. There was no police report filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Rk updated 03/31/14
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 acura tl. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH on a wet surface, she lost control of the vehicle and was involved in a rollover crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated that she injured her back, neck, and sustained bruises and contusions. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 138,000.
On sept 3 2010 I was in an accident with my 2003 acura tl type s. I was traveling around 45 MPH getting onto the highway from the service road when someone came from the far left and hit me on the drivers side front - front left fender and front light, and bumper were damaged. The passenger side air bag went off - note there was no one in the passenger side. The drivers side air bag did not go off as well as the restraint did not hold me back on impact.
Consumer's vehicle was stopped in traffic when another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed rear ended consumer's vehicle, pushing it into another vehicle, and causing driver's seat to collapse into the back seat. Consumer sustained injuries, and taken to hospital for pain in his arm and legs. Consumer was x-rayed, and then informed he had nerve damage, and was referred to an orthopedic s. Impact, air bags did not deploy.
My wife was in a collision on 12/12/03 which involved another vehichle that ran a stop sign and my wife's new 2003 acura tl hit the vehicle at fault in the drivers side door. I have included pictures of the property damage incurred. The front airbags did not deploy. I reported this incident to the acura dealer in fort walton beach immediately that I purchased this from and gave them a chance to test the airbags before the car was fixed. They declined and informed me they would test the airbag system once it was repaired. The case file# with the dealer was b012003-12-1601041. Everybody that I spoke with regarding this was amazed that the airbags did not depoy on a front end crash that caused $7183 dollars worth of damage. The core support of the car had to be replaced. I have heard of other acura failures for front airbags and wanted to see if there was a defect in this particular model. The dealer was not that helpful. Mr. Kirk perks the district manager did agree to meet with me to discuss and the dealer performed an airbag test , however the auto repair shop stated to me that there was no way to accurately test the airbag system. My concern now is obviously if these airbags will deploy on any future incidents.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete
- AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
- Poster of listed acura vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
- Poster of listed acura vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
- If you did service bulletin 10-026 on or before june 8, 2015
- This bulletin is replaced by s/b 15-033, recall: drivers airbag inflator CAN be over-pressurized if you...
- AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON...
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 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 Q5A and Y58.
Recall number 19V499000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V182000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, 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 driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1‑800‑382‑2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V‑593, 09V‑259, 10V‑041, 11V‑260, 14V‑351 and 15V‑153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Recall number 15V320000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Acura TL no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Acura TL?
7 of 391 owner complaints about the 2003 Acura TL (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Acura TL?
There are 3 recalls and 38 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Acura TL
Transmission failure 103Slipping 45Jerking 39Check engine light 32Airbag light 17Hesitation 14Stalling 14Won't shift 14Adaptive cruise 10Headlights 10Grinding brakes 8Overheating 7Sudden acceleration 7Fire or smoke 6Engine failure 5Harsh shifting 5Shudder 5
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