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2005 ACURA TL

7 recalls Risk Grade: B Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #08V091000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The power steering hose in your Acura TL is like a flexible tube that helps you steer your car. Over time, it can degrade and crack if the engine gets too hot.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose cracks, it will leak power steering fluid onto the hot catalytic converter under the hood. This could cause a fire, which could spread quickly and put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the old power steering hose with a heat-resistant one that's designed to last longer. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING 273,000 MY 2004-2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).
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Critical #07V097000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The fuel pump relay in your vehicle has a thin coil wire that can break, causing your fuel pump to lose power. This wire is inside the fuel pump relay.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump relay fails while you're driving, your engine could shut off without warning, and you might lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized Honda dealership will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
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High Priority #19V182000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty air bag inflator that could explode in a crash. This part is inside the driver's air bag module, and it's been replaced with a similar inflator as a service part in the past.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes in a crash, it could spray sharp metal fragments at you, the driver, and your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will swap out the faulty inflator for a safer, redesigned one, and it will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
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High Priority #11E022000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Manufacturer
AFFINIA GROUP, INC.
What Happened
The lower ball joint in your vehicle's front suspension is a crucial part that helps control the movement of your wheels. In some cases, the wrong ball joint was installed on certain 2004-2008 Acura TL models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wrong ball joint fails, it could separate from the control arm, causing the front suspension to collapse. This could lead to a vehicle crash, which could put you and others in danger.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the incorrect ball joint with the correct one at no cost to you. You should contact the manufacturer's warranty administrator at 1-815-759-7757 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
AFFINIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS, NAPA PART NO. 2601662, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISTAKENLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 - 2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES DUE TO A MISTAKE IN A NAPA AND NAPA DEALERS' PARTS APPLICATION CATALOGUE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
MISAPPLICATION OF THIS PART COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
AFFINIA IS WORKING WITH NAPA TO IDENTIFY ANY OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS PART MISTAKENLY INSTALLED ON TO AN ACURA TL VEHICLE, AND WILL REPLACE THE PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA GROUP'S WARRANTY ADMINISTRATOR AT 1-815-759-7757.
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Moderate #08V092000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The windshield wiper motor in your vehicle is a critical part that helps your wipers clear water and debris from the windshield. If water gets into the motor's air intake, it can cause corrosion that might shut down the wiper system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper motor fails while driving, especially in heavy rain or snow, your visibility will be reduced and you'll be more likely to be in a collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the wiper motor for signs of corrosion. If it's okay, they'll add a protective tube to keep water out and some foam tape to direct water away from the motor. If the motor is damaged, they'll replace it with a new one and install the protective measures to prevent future problems – all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING 129,600 MY 2004-2005 ACURA TL VEHICLES. IF WATER ENTERS THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO ALLOW THE MOTOR TO VENT WARM AIR DURING NORMAL OPERATION, IT CAN RESULT IN CORROSION INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING. THIS COULD CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILS, IT WILL CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH IN CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION. IF NO SIGNS OF CORROSION ARE PRESENT, A SNORKEL TUBE WILL BE ADDED TO THE WIPER MOTOR BREATHER PORT TO PREVENT WATER FROM ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR HOUSING AND FOAM TAPE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE COWL ABOVE THE WIPER MOTOR TO DIRECT WATER AWAY FROM THE WIPER MOTOR. IF SIGNS OF CORROSION DAMAGE ARE OBSERVED ON THE WIPER MOTOR, THE MOTOR WILL BE REPLACED, AND THE BREATHER TUBE AND FOAM TAPE WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION ON THE NEW WIPER MOTOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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Moderate #05V132000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your vehicle has a main fuse box that controls many of its systems, including the fuel pump. In some cases, a loose terminal in this box can cause the fuel pump to lose power.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump suddenly loses power while you're driving, your engine could stall without warning. This could lead to a crash, especially if you're on the highway or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the entire main fuse box with a new one, free of charge. This repair will ensure your fuel pump gets the power it needs, and you'll be safe on the road.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A LOOSE TERMINAL IN THE MAIN FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUSE BOX FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
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Under Review #19E068000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
What Happened
The accelerator pedal is the part that controls how fast your car goes. Dorman made a faulty version of this part for several Honda and Acura models, which can get stuck.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedal gets stuck, your car's engine might not slow down when you take your foot off the gas, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty accelerator pedal assembly with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
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Browse by Component

STEERING
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other ACURA TL Years

2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
5 recalls
2002
7 recalls
2001
3 recalls
2000
6 recalls

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