2000 Acura Tl

What can fail

A replacement driver air bag inflator may absorb moisture, causing it to rupture or the air bag to not inflate properly.

What the fix does

Dealers will inspect and replace the driver air bag inflator with a different design if needed, at no cost.

What can fail

Heat builds up between the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears in the automatic transmission, which can cause gear teeth to chip or, rarely, gears to break. Gear failure can lock up the transmission.

What the fix does

For vehicles with 24,000 km or less, the dealer updates the transmission oil cooler return line to increase lubrication to second gear. For vehicles with more than 24,000 km, the dealer inspects for heat damage; if found, replaces the transmission; if not, performs the oil cooler return line update.

What can fail

A component in some passenger air bag inflators was not welded correctly during manufacturing. This could prevent the air bag from deploying properly in a crash.

What the fix does

Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module with a properly manufactured one.

What can fail

Some 2000–2002 Acura 3.2TL vehicles received incorrect front seat belt buckles during repairs made between March and July 2001. These buckles may not meet safety standards and could fail to properly restrain occupants in a crash.

What the fix does

Dealers will inspect your front seat belt buckles and replace them if they are incorrect.