2005 Acura RlAcura Rl 2005

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2005 Acura Rl, manufacturered by American Honda Motor Co., Inc..
The vehicle is described as a 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Midsize Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Acura19U 2HH 5KC JH4 Premium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
16 MPG24 MPG467.73 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2005 Acura Rl?
     - The 2005 Acura Rl has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 24 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2005 Acura Rl?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2005 Acura Rl can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2005 Acura Rl?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2005 Acura Rl is $3500.
  • Where is the 2005 Acura Rl produced?
     - The 2005 Acura Rl is produced in Torrance California, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 2005 Acura Rl?
     - There are 15 recall(s) for the 2005 Acura Rl, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 2005 Acura Rl weigh?
     - The 2005 Acura Rl is listed to weigh 2026 lbs.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 3.5L 6 cylinder 5-speed automatic with select shift
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 141607 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 123630 [USA]: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 111879 [USA]: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 106401 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 113970 [USA]: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger?s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 91566 [USA]: Sudden inadvertent braking, especially without illumination of the brake lights, may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 70972 [USA]: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 71630 [USA]: Power steering fluid leaking onto a hot catalytic converter will generate smoke and possibly lead to an under-hood fire.

  • Recall 37771 [USA]: If the fuel pump loses power while driving, the engine could stall without warning, and a crash could occur.

  • Recall 2017009 [Canada]: Airbag

  • Recall 2016046 [Canada]: Airbag

  • Recall 2013078 [Canada]: Brakes

  • Recall 2010364 [Canada]: Brakes

  • Recall 2007088 [Canada]: Fuel supply

  • Recall 2007387 [Canada]: Steering

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic (S5) 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Rl

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.5
    TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE CLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.5
    Drive axle type4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Vehicle record id20832
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Rl
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)99
    TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.3
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 133.0439
    EPA vehicle size classMidsize Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE CLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
NHTSA Submitted Crashtests
  • Ncap Side Impact - 2005 Acura Rl 4-door S: Impactor Into Vehicle

    There are 16 videos for NHTSA test number 5244

    There are 64 photos for NHTSA test number 5244

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B23040A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Service news - the navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on january 1, 2022 at 12:00am local time
  • B98015 - EQUIPMENT: Special tool loan program: under tools available for loan, the list has been updated.
  • B18-020 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • B18-020 - EQUIPMENT: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • B21120A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Servicenews article - the clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on january 1, 2022, at 12:00am local time. As a re
  • BJA46167 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Sending vehicle data to tech line.
  • B20-010 - EQUIPMENT: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
  • B20-006 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • B18-020 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • B18-025 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
  • B18-023 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) would like to collect the driver?S airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 rdxs & 2005-2008 rls which fit the criteria listed below.
  • B18-020 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
  • BTS180401 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: Tech line summary article - can?T get past this screen when adding keys with the immobilizer setup tool in the i-hds? "tester is not communicating with immobilizer unit". Here?S an easy workaround to restore communication. 1. Release the b
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) would like to collect the driver?S airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 rdxs & 2005-2008 rls which fit a certain criteria.
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) would like to collect the driver?S airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 rdxs & 2005-2008 rls which fit a certain criteria.
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) would like to collect the driver?S airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 rdxs & 2005-2008 rls which fit a certain criteria.
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - american honda (ahm)would like to collect the driver?S airbag (healthy part)from certain 2007-2008 rdxs & 2005-2008 rls which fit the criteria listed below.
  • DLR MSG - RFP - - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - american honda (ahm) would like to collect the driver?S airbag (healthy part) from certain 2007-2008 rdxs & 2005-2008 rls which fit the criteria listed below.
  • DLR MSG - Acura - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Dealer message - certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles until acura has provided you with an appropriate disclosure and a
  • DLR MSG - Acura - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Dealer message - certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles until acura has provided you with an appropriate disclosure and a
  • DLR MSG - Acura - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Dealer message - certain vehicles within the above model/model years are subject to one or more of three recalls that were announced today. Do not sell any of these vehicles until acura has provided you with an appropriate disclosure and a
  • DLR MSG - Acura - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 acura models. At this time, affected vins have not been determined.
  • DLR MSG - Acura - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 acura models. At this time, affected vins have not been determined.
  • Service Bulletin - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?S airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive int
  • DLR MSG - Stop S - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 acura models. As of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-023, safety recall: front passenger?S airbag infla
  • DLR MSG - Acura - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, acura announced three recalls for various 2002-06 acura models. As of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
  • Service Bulletin - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?S airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive i
  • Service Bulletin - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?S airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
  • BPaS11102016902 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl) - attachm
  • BPaS11102016901 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl).
  • BASN11112016901 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl) - attachm
  • APaS11102016902 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl) - attachm
  • APaS11102016901 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on november 14th we will begin no vin ordering on part numbers 04770-swa-405 (07 to 11 crv, 11-15 crz, 10-14 insight, 07-12 rdx) and 04770-sja-405 (05-12 rl).
  • AHPa11112016902 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?Ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
  • AHPa11112016901 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?Ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
  • AHPa11102016901 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?Ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
  • Service Bulletin - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger?S airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
  • Service Bulletin - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger?S airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
  • Service Bulletin - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Service bulletin - for any tpms-related warranty repairs, all recorded dtcs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those dtcs.
  • Service Bulletin - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
  • Service Bulletin - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passenger's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive in
  • HONDA - AIRBAG S - AIR BAGS: Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). To see if your vehicle needs immediate
  • HONDA - AIRBAG S - AIR BAGS: Customer letter - please be aware, we have a national safety improvement campaign and recall under way to repair airbag inflators, at no cost to you, in certain honda and acura vehicles (listed below). To see if your vehicle needs immediate
  • B14-044 - 7-1-15 - AIR BAGS: Certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passengers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment.
  • B-JID-02102016-3 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - dealer q&a regarding 2005-2016 multi model driver's airbag inflator recall.
  • B-JID-02102016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - on friday, we informed you that acura is putting in place a number of provisions and programs to support you and our clients affected by the 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator stop sale/safety recall announced
  • B-JID-02052016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - weve been working to address the questions and concerns weve received from the national dealer advisory board and members of advisory committees, as well as from many of you through our field representatives related to t
  • B-FTD-02052016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - on friday, january 29th, american honda no��fied nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. This recall is due to the takata driver's side airbag inf
  • B-APS-02082016-3 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles.
  • B14-044 - AIR BAGS: "service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passengers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressu
  • B14-030 - AIR BAGS: "service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passengers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive
  • B05-018 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Service bulletin - navigation system information.
  • ACURA - AIRBAG R - AIR BAGS: Poster of listed acura vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - spanish.
  • ACURA - AIRBAG R - AIR BAGS: Poster of listed acura vehicles affected by an airbag inflator recall - english.
  • B14-044 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity may contain a front passengers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressur
  • B14-030 - AIR BAGS: Service bulletin - certain acura vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a front passengers airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive i
  • B-ANS-02192016-3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: "stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 02.19.16"
  • B-ANS-02192016-3 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010).
  • BAN-02252016-302 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
  • B-AN-02252016-30 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
  • BPS-03312016-302 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Video - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag inflators
  • B-PS-03312016-30 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Dealer message - this video from honda senior vice president bruce smith is in response to a recall expansion that honda announced in january which applies to honda and acura vehicles equipped with certain takata psdi-5 driver front airbag
  • B-CA-02152016-30 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, acura notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 530,000 model year 2005-2016 acura vehicles. Due to this, the following models are subject to a recall and stop sale orde
  • B-AP-02172016-30 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - should you receive a request for alternate transportation from a customer affected by the 2005-2016 acura multi-model drivers airbag inflator recall where a campaign part is not available for the repair, please follow the
  • B-ANS-03252016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 03.25.16"
  • B-ANS-03252016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010). All changes/updates from the
  • B-ANS-03182016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: acura 2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 03.18.16"
  • B-ANS-03182016-3 - AIR BAGS: "dealer message - acura has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: acura2005-2016 multi-model drivers airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-010)."
  • B-ANS-02262016-3 - AIR BAGS: Updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
  • B-ANS-02262016-3 - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - updated questions and answers for the acura 2005-2016 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
  • TAKATA_TEXT MESS - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_TEXT MESS - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_HAWAII PO - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_HAWAII NE - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_HAWAII FL - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • TAKATA_FLORIDA D - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
  • IN-05-02-2014 - AIR BAGS: Honda: honda is attempting to collect the healthy portion of the driver's airbag on certain vehicle. *js
  • IN-02-14 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE: Acura: on some vehicles, dealership is collecting driver's side airbag if no accident was involved or the air has not been replaced. Model 2005-2008. *pe
  • DLR-RFP-1-4-14 - AIR BAGS: Honda: american honda is attempting to collect the healthy portion of airbags from particular vehicles. This only applies to vehicles that have not been in any accidents and have not had the airbag previously replaced. *js
  • ASN-49584 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model year vehicles. *pe
  • SB-12-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY: Acura: update on some model vehicles regarding testing of alternators with the gr8 alternator/starter tester (ast) module that is installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
  • ASB-09-030 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Acura: on some model vehicles, the retainers that is bonded to body may be damaged or comes off when removing windshield side trim. *pe
  • SB-06-023 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Acura: the engine coolant temperature input in misinterpreted by the ecm/pcm/ the mil comes on. *pe
  • SB-05-027 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Acura: pcm software update product may not allow the transmission to upshift or cause engine to shudder. *pe
  • SB-08-059 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Honda acura: the doors may not unlock when you touch their door handles. Water leakage has likely damaged a circuit. *rm
  • SB-0708 - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS: Acura: there are guidelines for various situations and procedures including: tire pressure valve stem installation, trailer stability malfunction light is on, engine oil application guide, new software, new transmission fluid, notchy steeri
  • SB-06-050 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Acura: warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. A federal court provided final approval of the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain models were overstating mileage. Vehicles affected by this sett
  • 08-026 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Load carrying capacity reduced label for all acura vehicles. *pe
  • 07041 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES: Brake pedal is low and feels soft. *nj
  • 06050 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. Updated 8/15/08. *pe
  • 07009 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES: Windshield wiper doesn't clean snow or slush from the windshield. *kb updated 10/7/08. *pe
  • 1006 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Trouble shooting b-can and f-can dtc's. *kb
  • 1205 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64. *tt
  • 11102005 - TIRES:VALVE: The tire valve caps on vehicle with tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) are made of aluminum and can corrode and become difficult to remove. *nm
  • 12012004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Got vsa diagnostic trouble code 68? Adjust the brake pedal position switch. Acura servicenews. *tt
  • 12012004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: How to delete stored acuralink messages. Acura servicenews. *tt
  • 12012004 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS: Testing the door outer handle touch sensors. Acura servicenews. *tt
  • 12012004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Keyless remote doesn't recall client settings. Acura servicenews. *tt
  • 12012004 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH: Don't overheat rl door lock actuators. Acura servicenews. *tt
  • 12012004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Hds software bug causes bogus vsa diagnostic trouble code 98. Acura servicenews. *tt
  • 1105 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Accessory power socket inoperative. *tt
  • 1105 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Engine cranks, but won't start or starts then stalls. *tt
  • 05045 - TIRES:VALVE: Product improvement campaign: tire valve cap replacement. *ts
  • 090105 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Cd malfunction caused by adhesive labels.
  • 090105 - STRUCTURE: Rattle at left dash on rough roads. *jb
  • 090105 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Homelink won't program with aftermarket remotes. *jb
  • 09012005 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Taking the mystery out of the maintenance minder system. Servicenews. *tt
  • 09012005 - WHEELS: Kit needed to accurately balance '05 rl wheels. Acura. Servicenews. *tt
  • 07012005 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Engine won't start at all; or does it intermittently. Check immobilizer system status with the hds. Acura. Servicenews.
  • 05007 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM): Product update: pcm software may not allow the transmission to upshift into 4th gear. *tt
  • 05021 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Rattle from front suspension area or front brakes squeal at low speed. *tt
  • 505 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Verizon motorola v710 hands free link phone. *tt
  • 505 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Outside temperature display calibration. *tt
  • 505 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Driver 1 keyless access intermittently recalls driver 2 settings used to unlock the doors. *tt
  • 505 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Twang or groan noise at 12 mph. *tt
  • 505 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes. *tt
  • 05001 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Audio unit diagnosis. *tt
  • 01162005 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Replacement or updated navigation dvd disks. *eh
  • 01162005 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Xm radio only recieves channels 0 1 & 247. *eh
  • 01162005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Navigation system never displays real time xm nav traffic. *eh
  • 01162005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Pairing approved bluetooth phones to hands free link. *eh
  • 01162005 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Personal information grayed out can't access address book. *eh
  • 01162005 - STEERING: Steering angle sensor malfunction. *eh
  • 01162005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Tpms sensor id memorization fails repeatedly. *eh
  • 11162004 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR: Power door locks intermittently inoperative. *eh
  • 11162004 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC: Brake pedal position switch. *eh
  • 11012004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Xm satellite radio messaging at a glance. *nm
  • 09012004 - EQUIPMENT: Tighten tpms valve stem nut with torque screwdriver. *nm
  • 10282004 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT: Rear differential fluid check at tqi (total quality inspection). *tt
Keyfob Information

The following is a list of any known keyfobs for the Acura Rl 2005 as well as their FCC IDs if available

  • RSK-ACU-AA01: 2005-2013 Acura RL / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 72147-SJA-A01 / ACJ8D8E24A04 (Driver 1) (OEM)
    FCC ID: ACJ8D8E24A04
  • RSK-ACU016-1: 2005-2013 Acura RL / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 72147-SJA-A01 / ACJ8D8E24A04 (OEM Refurb)
    FCC ID: ACJ8D8E24A04
  • RSK-ACU-AA11: 2005-2013 Acura RL / 4-Button Smart Key / PN: 72147-SJA-A11 / ACJ8D8E24A04 (Driver 2) (OEM)
    FCC ID: ACJ8D8E24A04
  • EKB-ACU-002: 2005-2013 Acura RL / Smart Emergency Key / HD103 / (Chip ID 46) (AFTERMARKET)
Known Recall Investigations
  • Air bag inflator rupture investigation # EA15001

    The office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe14-016 in june 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in florida or puerto rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of pe14-016, odi determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers.Nonetheless, at odis insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation.The regions recalled initially included florida, puerto rico, hawaii, and the u.S. Virgin islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures.As part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to takata for testing.Takatas initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from florida.Accordingly odi requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the gulf states and other coastal areas.Takatas testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions.During pe14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.Also during pe14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically california and north carolina.Accordingly, odi requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls.Significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity.Takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing.All test ruptures reported by takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.The investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time.Odis investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.The five odi reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.Nhtsa.Dot.Gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492

  • Vehicle stability assist malfunction investigation # EA13002

    On march 14, 2013, american honda motor co., inc. (honda) submitted a defect information report to nhtsa identifying a defect in the vehicle stability assist (vsa) system in approximately 183,576 model year (my) 2005 honda pilot, acura rl and my 2005-2006 acura mdx vehicles (nhtsa recall no 13v-092).The population and failure counts provided pertain only to the my 2005 honda pilots that were the subject of this investigation.Hondas recall addresses two conditions in the vsa system that could result in inappropriate brake activation.The first condition is related to a manufacturing concern with a capacitor in the vsa electronic control unit (ecu) circuit board.According to honda, vsa systems with damaged capacitors may apply a small amount of braking force for a fraction of a second, when the brake pedal is not applied by the driver.If the driver does apply the brake pedal during a malfunction, the vsa system may employ the brake assist feature rapidly increasing braking force independent of the amount of pressure the driver applies to the brake pedal (releasing the brake pedal would end the brake assist activation in such events).The second condition applied to a portion of the my 2005 pilot vehicles manufactured at the alabama assembly plant that may havebeen assembled without tightening one of the vsa system electrical ground connector fasteners to the proper torque.According to honda, an improperly torqued fastener can result in increased electrical resistance in the vsa system, causing an incorrect signal to be sent to the vsa ecu, which may result in inappropriate braking while driving with no pedal application by the driver.The owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to a honda or acura dealer who will install a partial wiring harness containing a capacitor for the vsa modulator and, if necessary, inspect and tighten the affected electrical ground fastener.All work will be performed at no charge to the owner.Odi identified 106 incidents of inappropriate brake activation by the vsa system that appear to be related to the defect conditions addressed by hondas recall.While many of the incidents reported experiencing significant unexpected braking while driving, none resulted in crashes or injuries.Odi reviewed a voq reporting a crash resulting in two fatalities that allegedly may have been related to the vsa conditions investigated in pe12-028 and ea13-002 (voq 10492170).After interviewing thecomplainant and reviewing evidence regarding the crash (e.G., police report and witness statements), odi did not find sufficient evidence to determine that the crash was related to the vsa system.Regarding the 25 incidents of brake activations of short duration due to a yaw rate sensor malfunction, complainants indicate that typically the events are very brief and that the puling effect is mild.This investigation is closed.

Vehicle Documentation
[pdf] User Manual Owner's Manual Specifications
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Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20200120

Check airbag system light on. Connection to headlight defective, headlight turns on and off randomly like when going over a bump, but turns back on if you turn light off then on again.

NoNoN NoneNone20200119

Check airbag system light on. Connection to headlight defective, headlight turns on and off randomly like when going over a bump, but turns back on if you turn light off then on again.

NoNoN NoneNone20191120

Unintended acceleration when attempting to slow down. When shifted to n during an event, tachometer reads 6000 rpm. Throttle pedal and area are clear, no codes.

NoNoN NoneNone20181129

Hid headlights. My problem has been with my headlights ever since i bought the vehicle used in july of 2015. Every now and then the passenger side headlight would flicker and go out. I can get the headllight to come back on by turning off the headlights and turning them back on. The problem can be so bad at times that i have to do it repeatedly while i'm driving. I do most of my driving at night so this has become a very real issue for me. I've read how others have had the same problem but acura refuses to acknowledge it. It's a costly repair especially if they can't find exactly what the issue is. I've already gotten stopped by a policeman about the headlight being out. And when i explained to him what the issue was he let me go once i showed him that it came back on. The car itself has been amazing to drive especially how hard i've driven it over the years and it now has about 238,000 miles on it of which i put about 95,000 miles. Other major repairs like the air conditioning i had replaced within a month after purchasing the car under warranty. I was not so lucky with the radiator that went up. The whole ordeal ended up costing over $1000 at a aaa auto repair center. I still say it is an amazing car for the technology, road miles, and age of vehicle. I purchased it because it was all-wheel drive and the price was just under $10k back in 2015. This car new was more like $50k-$55k. I wish that acura would issue a recall and make the necessary repairs for the hid system. I actually read how one owner had both headlights go out while driving. Scary to even think about that happening at the wrong time and they not knowing how to fix it the way i learned which is to turn them off and on. Sometimes i can go several months with no issues and then others it happens just about every night depending on climate i sometimes think, specifically, humidity, but i can't be sure.

CrashNoY 1 InjuredNone20181108

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 acura rl. The contact stated that her son was driving and approached a crash that had already taken place. The victim of the crash was ejected from the vehicle and was lying in the road. The contact applied the brakes and attempted to avoid a vehicle that was stopped in the road. The contact's son swerved into the other lane and crashed into the vehicle that was involved in the crash as well as the vehicle that was stopped in the middle of the road. The driver's vehicle flipped over onto the shoulder of the road and then landed upright again. The contact's son sustained head trauma, cuts to the eyes, a broken nose, and one of his eyelids was detached from his eye and had to be repaired by a plastic surgeon. He was transported by ambulance to the hospital where he remained for a month and a half, battling infections during his recovery. A police report was filed. The contact stated that only the driver's side air bag deployed. The other five air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a wrecking yard to be inspected. The contact retrieved the vehicle and took it to her residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.*dt crash report (xxx) license number (xxx) vin (xxxxxx) veh license number (xxx) ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6).')*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20170422

My vehicle's dashboard glove box is defective. I believe this happens to many vehicles which no one bothers to report. My glove box, when it's hot or the sun is out, the external leather or material that it is made of, softens and deteriorated like it's melted plastic. Any contact the leather has with anything, the leather is damaged easily and indented very badly where it's unable to repair besides taking it to a professional. I've noticed many other vehicles with this issue, and it seems to be a defect i. The vehicle which is overlooked to be recalled. I've had my sunshade just temporarily left to lay against the glove box in the sun for only a few minutes, and the leather on the glove box was indented and torn from the lightweight sunshade. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20170421

My vehicle's dashboard glove box is defective. I believe this happens to many vehicles which no one bothers to report. My glove box, when it's hot or the sun is out, the external leather or material that it is made of, softens and deteriorated like it's melted plastic. Any contact the leather has with anything, the leather is damaged easily and indented very badly where it's unable to repair besides taking it to a professional. I've noticed many other vehicles with this issue, and it seems to be a defect i. The vehicle which is overlooked to be recalled. I've had my sunshade just temporarily left to lay against the glove box in the sun for only a few minutes, and the leather on the glove box was indented and torn from the lightweight sunshade. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20170226

The headlights intermittently go off while driving. Sometimes its one and sometimes both. You have to turn the lights off and back on and they turn back on. This is a major safety issue.

NoNoN NoneNone20170106

Door handle started smoking and will not let start gps display screen does not work clock display does not work vsa light is on all the time car was stationary burnt outside door handle.

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Common OBD-II Error Codes
  • B0120 [1] Seat belt switch # 1 control circuit - malfunction
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
JH4KB16555C0137802005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN
JH4KB16365C8006072005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN
JH4KB16575C0175692005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN
JH4KB16555C0148812005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN
JH4KB16565C0038122005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN
JH4KB16505C0084542005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN
JH4KB16585C0206602005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN
JH4KB165X5C0087222005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN
JH4KB16575C0106232005RLSAYAMA SAITAMA, JAPAN

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