How do I know if my 2003 Acura Tl has a recall?

To know if your 2003 Acura Tl has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your 2003 Acura Tl VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my 2003 Acura Tl has an open recall?

If your 2003 Acura Tl is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your 2003 Acura Tl does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your 2003 Acura Tl are taken care of by Acura at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

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2003 Acura Tl

5 Recalls

NHTSA 19V-499 · OEM Q5A, Y58

Newly Replaced Driver's Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments

3,947 Potential Units Affected

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura MDX and 41 others

NHTSA 19V-182 · OEM U40,M45,O41,G44

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments

1,101,534 Potential Units Affected

An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura MDX and 81 others

NHTSA 15V-320 · OEM JQ9 & JR0-JR8

Driver's Front Air Bag Defective

6,281,043 Potential Units Affected

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura MDX and 41 others

NHTSA 04V-176 · OEM P30/P31

Honda and Acura Recall Various 2001-2004 Vehicles Due to an Internal Transmission Fault

1,099,796 Potential Units Affected

GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2002 Acura TL and 15 others

NHTSA 02V-226

Honda Recalls 2002-2003 Models Due to Misaligned Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley

17,551 Potential Units Affected

IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura TL and 4 others

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Recall FAQs

If your 2003 Acura Tl is affected by a new safety recall, Acura will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your 2003 Acura Tl has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your 2003 Acura Tl for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your 2003 Acura Tl is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your 2003 Acura Tl for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your 2003 Acura Tl for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your 2003 Acura Tl will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your 2003 Acura Tl by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your 2003 Acura Tl that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your 2003 Acura Tl, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your 2003 Acura Tl VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Acura TL Recalls

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There are 5 recalls that may affect your 2003 Acura TL.

Check your Acura TL for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Acura dealership near you.

2003 Acura Tl

5 Recalls

NHTSA 19V-499 · OEM Q5A, Y58

Newly Replaced Driver's Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments

3,947 Potential Units Affected

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura MDX and 41 others

NHTSA 19V-182 · OEM U40,M45,O41,G44

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator Ruptures During Deployment Spraying Metal Fragments

1,101,534 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura MDX and 81 others

NHTSA 15V-320 · OEM JQ9 & JR0-JR8

Driver's Front Air Bag Defective

6,281,043 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura MDX and 41 others

NHTSA 04V-176 · OEM P30/P31

Honda and Acura Recall Various 2001-2004 Vehicles Due to an Internal Transmission Fault

1,099,796 Potential Units Affected

GEAR FAILURE COULD RESULT IN TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2002 Acura TL and 15 others

NHTSA 02V-226

Honda Recalls 2002-2003 Models Due to Misaligned Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley

17,551 Potential Units Affected

IF THE TIMING BELT BREAKS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2003 Acura CL, 2003 Acura TL and 4 others