The 2007 Acura RL has 6 recalls, the most serious being a defect in both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag issue affects both sides of the front seat and has been the subject of multiple recall campaigns, as earlier repair attempts did not fully resolve the problem. Any of the front airbag inflators can explode rather than inflate normally, turning the inflator housing into a source of sharp metal shrapnel directed at the driver or front passenger.
On the brake side, certain brake fluid formulations can cause the master cylinder to leak over time. As fluid escapes, the brake pedal feel changes and braking performance can gradually weaken, raising the risk of a crash.
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.
