The 2005 Acura RL has 9 recalls, the most serious being multiple airbag inflator defects where both the driver and passenger frontal airbags can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag concerns span both sides of the vehicle and have been the subject of several recall campaigns; prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, so owners should confirm their specific vehicle has been addressed. On the mechanical side, the power steering hose can deteriorate and crack, leaking fluid onto the catalytic converter and potentially starting an engine fire. Two related brake recalls round out the list: a seal in the brake master cylinder can leak brake fluid, which over time softens the pedal feel and reduces stopping power, raising the risk of a crash.