Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the ACURA CL.
3 model years with recalls (2001–2003)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The ACURA CL has 7 known NHTSA safety recalls across 3 model years (2001–2003), most commonly involving Air Bags.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every CL Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the ACURA CL across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
The automatic transmission in your vehicle has a part called the countershaft and secondary shaft second gears. In some cases, heat can build up between these gears, causing them to chip or break.
The water pump in your vehicle has a part called the timing belt tensioner pulley that keeps the timing belt in place. Unfortunately, it's not aligned correctly on some V6 engines, which could cause the timing belt to…
The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety device that helps protect you in a crash. In some older models, there's a faulty part that can absorb moisture and cause the airbag to malfunction or even rupture.
You may have a replacement air bag in your vehicle that's prone to failure. This is the part that inflates to protect you in a crash, and it's usually installed in the steering wheel.
The driver's side air bag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in the event of a crash to protect you. However, in some models of your car, the air bag's propellant may break down over time, especially when exposed to…
The ACURA CL has 7 known NHTSA safety recalls across 3 model years (2001–2003), most commonly involving air bags. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which ACURA CL model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each ACURA CL model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the ACURA CL safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the ACURA CL as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
