MYRModel Year Report

2009 Acura RL

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2009 Acura RL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:32.140Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2001: 12 complaints 2002: 43 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 11 complaints 2005: 125 complaints 2005 2006: 32 complaints 2007: 20 complaints 2008: 13 complaints 2009: 8 complaints 2009 8 2010: 9 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2015: 2 complaints
1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 2000: 59 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2002: 43 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 125 complaints 2006: 32 complaints 2006 2007: 20 complaints 2008: 13 complaints 2009: 8 complaints 2009 8 2010: 9 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2015: 2 complaints
1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 19 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 24 complaints 1999 2000: 59 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2001 2002: 43 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 11 complaints 2004 2005: 125 complaints 2005 2006: 32 complaints 2006 2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 13 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009 8 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012 2015: 2 complaints 2015

2009: 8 complaints

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YearComplaints
199622
199719
199811
199924
200059
200112
200243
20039
200411
2005125
200632
200720
200813
20098
20109
20113
20121
20152

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

3 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I have a 2009 Acura RL. While stopped at a light, the light turned green. After about 20 feet I needed to brake. The car accelerated instead of braking. We hit the car in front of us. Only the driver air bag deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-05

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and latches/locks/linkages

Failed to get a date to remedy the airbag recall on my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-02

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Acura RL. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V344000 (Air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-07

Vehicle speed control

2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH

Service brakes

2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Wheels

1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-06-29Air bags16V344000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2017-02-22Air bags16V061000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

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    2017-02-27Air bags17V029000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.

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    2018-02-16Air bags18V041000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura RL, 2010 Honda Element, and 2010-2013 Honda Ridgeline vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V500000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V501000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey,...

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Acura RL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V344000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V061000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V029000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V041000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V500000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V501000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Acura RL reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Acura RL?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Acura RL have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.