Model year
2003 Acura RL
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 9 complaints for the 2003 Acura RL (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (5), AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW (1), Component not named in the NHTSA file (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 59 complaints
- 2001 12 complaints
- 2002 43 complaints
- 2003 9 complaints
- 2004 11 complaints
- 2005 125 complaints
- 2006 32 complaints
- 2007 20 complaints
- 2008 13 complaints
- 2009 8 complaints
- 2010 9 complaints
- 2011 3 complaints
- 2012 1 complaints
Recalls
20V027000 · Jan 17, 2020
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…
Complaints
9 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5RL · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Acura RL at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.