2000 Acura TL Problems: 3 Known Issues

2000 Acura TL Problems: 3 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls8 recalls

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Campaign #20V02600017/01/2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Campaign #02V12000016/05/2002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.

Campaign #05V02500028/01/2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY AND PREVENT PROPER INTERLOCK OPERATION, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO "PARK."

Campaign #03V42300027/10/2003

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Campaign #20V02700017/01/2020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Acura TL problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2000 Acura TL has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000), Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park, 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Acura TL reliable?

The 2000 Acura TL has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000) and Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park and 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2000-2001 Acura TL Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000)?

2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL owners already dealing with airbag recall history have a separate campaign to check: NHTSA 20V027000. It targets TLs that were given a replacement driver frontal air bag module during a vehicle repair. Those replacement modules used a NADI inflator that, bec… Severity: high.

What is the 1999-2000 Acura TL Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park?

NHTSA recall campaign 05V025000 covers 1999 and 2000 Acura TL sedans among the vehicles affected. On these cars the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, so it is possible to turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and pull the key out even tho… Severity: high.

What is the 1999-2000 Acura TL 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000)?

Acura 3.2TL sedans from the 1999 and 2000 model years are recalled under NHTSA campaign 20V026000. The driver frontal airbag in these cars uses a Non-Azide Driver airbag Inflator (NADI), a type that uses no phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant — meaning this recall… Severity: high.

2000 Acura TL Problems: 3 Known Issues

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2000-2001 Acura TL: Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000)#

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1999-2000 Acura TL: 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000)#

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1999-2000 Acura TL: Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park#

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Acura TL problems?

Is the Acura TL reliable?

What is the 2000-2001 Acura TL Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000)?

What is the 1999-2000 Acura TL Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park?

What is the 1999-2000 Acura TL 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000)?