The 2007 Acura RL has 6 recalls, the most serious being defective Takata airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both frontal airbags are affected. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, which is why multiple filings exist for the same underlying defect. Whether the airbag deploys in a crash or not, a ruptured inflator can scatter sharp metal shards toward anyone seated in the front of the car. This is among the most widespread and serious defects in automotive history, and the 2007 RL appears in multiple rounds of the campaign covering both the driver and passenger inflators.
On the braking side, the brake master cylinder in certain vehicles was filled with a fluid that contains polymers. Over time, those polymers can break down and cause the master cylinder to leak internally. As fluid escapes, the brake pedal may feel softer or behave differently underfoot, and braking performance can gradually worsen, raising the risk of a crash if the driver cannot stop the car as expected.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator can rupture during a crash due to chemical breakdown from long-term exposure to heat and humidity.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can seep into the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator over time, potentially causing it to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake fluid requires polymers to lubricate the master cylinder seal. If non-polymer or low-polymer replacement fluid is used, the rubber seal at the rear of the master cylinder can dry out and curl when the piston moves, causing brake fluid to slowly leak into the brake booster.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder seal at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
