Problems with 2005 Acura TL AIR BAGS

2005 acura tl purchased with only 88,000 miles in above excellent (purchased from a porsche mechanic) condition. the dash over the passenger side airbag started cracking around 100,000 miles and after reading all of the 'acura forums' have discovered this is more than common with acura owners around the u.s.a. dash cracks anywhere near an airbag are more than alarming.

Dashboard has started cracking all over really bad. some cracks are very big. seems like the air bag could come out any time. it's manufacturing defect. need to be fixed asap. *tr

The dashboard has cracked on several places, including one large crack over the passanger's airbag. i'm concerned that airbags will deploy unexpectedly as a result or that airbags will not deploy correctly. *tr

Passenger side dashboard has major cracking and our concern is with the air bags. if there was an accident, and the air bags deploy incorrectly due to the cracking in the dashboard, there is a possibility the passenger would be not be protected as expected/needed. the car has been taken care of, never been in an accident and is spotless except for this one huge defect. acura should recall this and make it right. *tr

My dash has a crack on the passenger side where the air bag is , about 6 inches long. i am afraid that the airbag will inflate or deploy later on. *tr

2005 acura tl dashboard has practically spilt wide open directly around the passenger airbag. the issue seems to be a defective dashboard that cracks vertically, as well as horizontally, right over the passenger air bag. my concern is the airbag deploying when there is not a crash, or if the airbag does deploy during a crash the force of the airbag may make it come out of the top of the dash instead of the front. this seems to be a major safety hazard, and acura has refused to fix the problem. there are thousands of complaints out there with the exact same issue, and i believe it should constitute a recall of the dashboard. *tr

Takata airbags? dashboard on passenger side is cracked and has become to increase in size. fear that this may cause airbag "takata" to explode. airbag light on driverside randomly comes on and will stay on while driving or parked. fear that airbag light may be an indicator of front airbags may go wrong. over time the dashboard cracks have increased in size.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 acura tl. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

I am an owner of a 2005 acura tl that i purchased with 5,000 miles on it in 2007. this is my second tl and third honda all purchased through the acura dealer. my vehicle has been kept in mint condition and has always been serviced by montgomeryville acura in pa. in august of 2014 i noticed a large crack in my dashboard that ran along the front passenger side airbag area. a week later my airbag light came on and stayed on for 2 days without anything in the passenger side seat. it now randomly comes on at anytime during the day. i live in the north and have always kept a windshield cover on when not driving to protect my leather seats. i never used any type of product on the dashboard just wiped it with a clean towel to keep the dust off. i had no idea that this would happen to a 35,000 dollar acura tl dashboard. reading several post it is a very common occurrence among 2004 - 2007 acura tl owners. i am extremely upset and very concerned about the possibility of airbag failure if the situation arose. i am considering legal action but would first like to see if this can be settled through good faith with acura. *tr

The dash board on passenger side has cracked. the car was parked in garage for few days before i used it when i noticed the crack. i got courage to report it here after i seeing others having same issue. *tr

My leather dashboard on the inside of my car has about 3 crack lines. the cracks also run on top of the area where the airbag pops out. this is a major safety concern for me along with many other people that have the same problem. i have never seen this condition on any car, and would expect not to see it on such a high end vehicle like my acura tl. the dashboard should not be cracking at all. this should be an automatic recall item, especially because of the safety concerns. please address this promptly. it is a shame that the dealerships say that this is natural wear and tear. if there is a airbag underneath it, the item should be recalled. looking at older complaints on same issue , acura where helping but my car is 10 years old and they don't help, this just happened which i think they should still support, the airbags may or may not deploy .. is this a safety issues, acura charge $1800 to replace but at our cost the dealership want me to pay $700 and they will take the rest as they are aware of this issue. i don't think i should pay. *tr

Airbag warning light came on. *tr

The right side dash has cracked all around the air bag and now the air bag light goes off and on all the time. *tr

My 2005 acura tl started getting a crack in the dashboard on the passenger side, exactly on the outline on one side of the airbag. it spread to the complete length of the left outline/seam of the airbag within 2 days. two weeks later a cracke appeared on the right side of the airbag(along the seam). now there is another huge crack going across the width of the passenger airbag. it is practically about to burst open. i am so afraid the airbag is going to deploy for no reason. i believe it is a major defect that is a major health hazard that could potentially injure or kill the passenger. i really need acura to fix this defect. i have read many other reports of this same problem with the same make model & year. there needs to be a safety recall!

I have 2005 acura tl i've owned it for about 7 years. went out today and found a crack on the passenger's side dashboard. approximately 6 inches long, along the passenger's front airbag. now the airbag warning light remains on. i bought the car with 64000 miles on it and it now has 116,000. i've kept the service up on it and she's been babied since i bought her. no armor all on it at all. i'm so disappointed. i just replaced the timing belt, the rack and pinion, rear breaks/rotors, and now this. i really thought this car would last me. now, i've suffered trade in value damage because of a manufacturing defect. how can acura not consider this a safety issue? my airbag warning light is on! *tr

Dash board began to crack alongside the right of the passenger dash airbag. the passenger side dash airbag is increasingly noticeable. since june of 2014, the entire dashboard has continued to crack and is now significantly damaged due to the continuation of cracking that has evolved from the initial crack along side the airbag. fayetteville, arkansas acura service department insists that there is not an issue with the model & that the airbag/dash damage is not the responsibility of the vehicle manufactures to replace & that there has not been a recall issued for my make/model/year nor vin #. *tr

Takata recall a little over three years ago my dashboard started to crack on the right side of the passenger airbag/compartment and has since continued to continue to crack around the airbag as well as severely damage the entire dashboard of my vehicle. neither my local dealership nor the manufacturer accept responsibility or fault in this defect that could be fatal to my passengers, myself and other consumers who's vin is said to not to be impacted despite takata recalls impacting the other honda vehicles and being a widespread recall across the vehicle manufacturing industry. no repairs or replacements requests have been "necessary" nor covered by my local acura dealership despite the acura owners recall link communication regarding the inflator recall. please continue to read and escalate these complaints as many of us are impacted by this defect & are powerless. i have been the owner of this vehicle since 2009 and this is my only means of transportation since purchasing and paying off and my passengers and myself continue to be in danger of fatality due to these defects without manufacturer accountability or support.

My acura 2005 tl has several cracks throughout the dashboard. i have filed previously, this filing is another concern that can be added to the ones i just submitted regarding the cracked dashboard - will the damaged dashboard break apart easily and cause injury during a minor accident? this concern is additional to the airbag concerns i articulated in my previous submission.

driver side airbag went off while driving. *tr

Driving on i95 in boynton beach, fl, area. heard cracking noises. saw vertical split in dashboard, over the air bag. at the same time, cruise control feature stopped working. split goes from windshield to about 4" above the bottom of dash. it has advanced about 1/2-1" since incident. don't know if passenger airbag will properly deploy anymore. *tr

Dashboard on passenger side has cracks forming around airbag location. *tr

The dashboard is cracked and has the potential for air bag issues. *tr

The dashboard in my acura 2005 tl is cracked in several areas, most notably around where the airbag deploys on the passenger side. after researching, this is a common problem among owners of acuras years 2004 and 2005. the cracks seem to be all very similar locations on the dash. i am concerned that 1) the airbag won't deploy 2) the airbag will deploy incorrectly 3) upon deployment, the damaged dash will cause further harm to the passenger

Almost overnight cracks in the dashboard developed running from windshield to passenger compartment in direction. there are six cracks the longest being about a foot in length. in the heat of the day all of the cracks seem to seal back up but immediately reappear when the passenger compartment cools down. to be specific the longest crack runs windshield to compartment on the passenger side of dash. two smaller cracks run from windshield to center speaker and speaker to compartment. two more run from windshield to instrument panel. again all seal in extreme daytime heat. *tr

My driver's side air bag light comes on often (more on than off). i notice that this happens on other 2005 tl according to the complaint listing i reviewed. have not taken it back to acura yet as i want to see research. *js

My dashboard are cracking over night. it was first one small crack and now i have 3 area that have crack. this all happen within a week! the crack are getting bigger as day go by. one of the crack is over the airbag and i feel unsafe. there are some plastic on the dash and if there was an accident, fear those particle may fly at me. i did my research and may acura tl model from 2004-2008 have this same problem. some had this issue at early as 20,000 miles. *tr

My leather dashboard on the inside of my car is about 50% covered with cracks. the cracks also run on top of the area where the airbag pops out. this is a major safety concern for me along with many other people that have the same problem. i have never seen this condition on any car, and would expect not to see it on such a high end vehicle like my acura tl. the dashboard should not be cracking at all. this should be an automatic recall item, especially because of the safety concerns. please address this promptly. it is a shame that the dealerships say that this is natural wear and tear. if there is a airbag underneath it, the item should be recalled. *tr

Vehicle presented cracks around instrument cluster and later on also all around passenger airbag. few months later, vehicle started showing continuously the airbag red warning light once motorist's seat belt is buckled. unsure if airbags work with warning light on. *tr

It has come to my attention that a large number of 2004-2008 acura tl owners have found themselves having to take their cars in to their local dealerships because of a split dashboard problem in their cars, including myself. although some dashes have been replaced under warranty, in most cases, the dash cracks just as the warranty ends. in some cases, dealers will do a good will repair, recognizing it is a defective part, however, some dealerships, are not willing to replace the part and want to charge for replacing the defective dash.this is a safety concern due to the srs airbag is located underneath the dashboard itself, and could possibly deploy at anytime. *tr

At approximately 55000 miles a crack was noted over the instrument panel. as the weeks passed more and more cracks appeared in the dash, particularly in the area over the glove box where it would appear the passenger side airbag is located. subsequent to that the passenger airbag indicator light shows as active or inactive. i am concerned that this is a safety issue and that the passenger side airbag will deploy without impact. i rarely drive this car due to this concern, and do not feel that i can sell it or trade it due to this issue. i have spoken with my local acura dealer but they are unwilling to contribute any monetary assistance to correct the issue. they have contacted me regarding trading this vehicle in on another acura, but that isn't going to happen based on the quality of the vehicle i own, customer service, and their unwillingness to address what is obviously a widespread problem. *tr

Air bag dash warning light illuminates when front passenger seat occupied. *js

Cracked dash board right over the passenger side air bag. very unacceptable for this type of car and a huge safety concern. *tr

My acura tl has dashboard defective with cracks around airbag section and spreading consistently all around. it really looks ugly. i'm afraid one day the airbag will malfunction while driving. it happen suddenly and its spreading erratically. i also have the airbag indicator on when driving with a passenger. half of the dashboard lights now needs replacement. this should be replaced free of charge and should be considered a recall. honda/acura shall act immediately without any further delay. i bought this car new and took good care it. their respond to this dashboard problems will make me and others re-think buying any acura/honda future vehicles. this is dashboard condition is unacceptable. *tr

My dashboard recently developed a crack about 6 inches in length on the passenger side dashboard where the airbag is located. i have read where multiple incidences like mine have been recorded for this vehicle & acura apparently is not accepting responsibility for the obvious defect in this model. *tr

Light comes on and resets. then comes on . not trouble codes. *tr

My cars dashboard started cracking from the windshield to the front of the dashboard on the passenger side. the crack goes down the side of where the airbag deploys. now my dashboard is riddled with cracks and acura states that it is environmental and i should not fear the airbag deploying due to the cracks. i'm not alone as i have read countless stories similar to mine. i think it's time that acura steps up and handles their defective design. *tr

Dashboard cracked in several spots. i have read that many complaints has been filed on this particular year, make, and model of car and nothing has been done to resolve this issue.

Cracked dashboard over airbag on passenger side in which there are post and complaints of the same exact crack in the same location on the acura tl 2005 and a few other years! i have another that just came up today 2-20-14 of a crack down the center into the speaker on the dash. this is a hazard as it is over the airbag and can cause severe damage and this should be recalled and fixed by acura! *tr

About 9 months ago a small crack appeared in the dashboard of my '05 acura tl. the dash continued to split to over a foot in length. within a month of the first crack, a second one appeared and grew to match the same length. these cracks outline the front passenger airbag. what affect does this have on the security of the airbag? i'm concerned that a passenger in the front seat is endangered as the structure is compromised? i've researched this online and there are plenty of tl owners complaining about the same issue. it's found predominately in the 2004 - 2007 models. i've read that acura has admitted an "issue" with the dash, but wants the owners to pay for repairs. the costs range from $2000 - $3000 per car. i'm the original owner of this vehicle. it was purchased in september 2005 and is out of warranty. my tl currently has 66849 miles on it. i'd like to receive some assistance with this issue. thank you. *tr

Cracks appear on dashboard above driver side and passenger side airbag. acura client relations claims this is a cosmetic issue. i have researched this as an on-going issue since 2009. i believe this is a defective part on the vehicle. quote to fix this "blemish" is over 2k. acura will only pay 50% i must pay the other $1000. i believe acura should have this replaced. airbag light turns on and off. hoping this has nothing to do with the crack in the dashboard. something needs to be done. *tr

Vehicle dash cover has large cracks running from defrost outlets aft to rear edge of dash cover, paticularly in the vicinity of the passenger air bag. passenger air bag is potentially exposed to uv damage and other contamination effecting deployment reliability. *js

My 2005 acura has developed 2 very severe cracks in the dashboard surrounding the airbag on the passenger side of the vehicle. i am not sure how this will affect the performance in the event of an accident. *tr

A crack in the dash on the passenger side at the airbag was noticed the summer of 2012. it started out small and eventually ran the entire length of the dash. since that day several more cracks on both sides have appeared during different times of the year. heat causes the cracks to close making it difficult to see them and open up when the weather or interior is cooler. yesterday the 6th crack appeared, this on the other side of the passenger side airbag. the entire airbag compartment on the passenger side is visible with both sides outlined by cracks. heat alone is not causing this as the last crack was noticed in 40 degree weather. with the airbag on the passenger side having cracks i am worried that the dash is unstable and could break off during a crash and become a dangerous piece of debris when (if) the airbag is activated in a crash. i am also worried that the passenger side airbag will not activate due to the damage to the dash. *tr

Cracks have developed in dashboard of 2005 acura tl. located along edge of passenger side airbag (outlining right side of airbag) and above steering column. concerned that passenger airbag will not deploy, or will cause personal injury in the event it does deploy. garage kept, apx 98k miles when first crack appeared. *tr

Dashboard cracks -noticed small crack in my 2005 tl dashboard over the passenger airbag in may 2012. overnight it grew from front to back. my car is garaged. contacted my service advisor by phone and he stated it was cosmetic and due to high heat and high mileage. i stated car was garaged and i owned other cars that were as old and never experience this. he told me cost was $1850 to replace. he said he'd send the complaint to corporate and get back to me. he came back to me and said acura would pay 75% of cost since i was a good customer. i said that was not acceptable and i would like to talk to regional manager. he said he'd take the request further. in the meantime i noticed another crack. a week later i got a call stating acura would pay 85% and i'd pay $247 plus tax. i was concerned that the airbag could malfunction and not deploy when in an accident or deploy for no reason. i decided to pay the $247. dealer stated he would give me a loaner car. before i brought the car in for repair i noticed two more cracks. my concern is safety for me and my passengers and i did not feel safe with dashboard cracks. this was a design flaw or material defect and acura should recall to satisfy customers. too many others with same problem and this is a luxury car. acura knows it's an issue otherwise they wouldn't have agreed to pay $85%.

My dashboard has 3 huge cracks over the front passenger airbag. i do not feel safe driving my car due to the feeling that the air bag can deploy any minute. i recently had my air bags turned off for piece of mind but now i put my wife and kids in danger because we no longer have safety air bags to protect us. this is also quite embarrassing when i drive business partners around town and my dash is cracked and the airbag lights are flashing. this is a beautiful car but defects like this give the brand a terrible reputation.

Paying the money for a luxury car would make you think you were buying a quality product. unfortunately, after only 7 years of owning my car, there are 2 huge cracks in my dashboard with one of them being right along the outline of my airbag. i am hoping this crack does not affect the performance of my airbag if ever needed, but i guess i won't find out unless it is deployed and the rest of my dashboard shatters into pieces probably causing another injury! *tr

I didn't have an incident but my dashboard is cracked everywhere including where the passenger and driver airbags are located. acura claims wear and tear because i live in south florida and refuses to fix this even though this is supposedly a luxury car and no other cars in south florida have this issue, plus my car is garage kept. this is a very dangerous issue and apparently 1000s of acura tl owners from 2004 have the same problem. these need to be repaired or the cars taken off the roads. *tr

Driving down the highway on my way home from work on 01/14/2012 and the passenger side curtain airbags deployed. have seen several other reports of this happening. i just thank god my 11 month old wasn't sitting in her car seat in the backseat. *tr

My airbag light is on as a result of my dashboard cracking. the dashboard started cracking and light came on a few years after i bought the car. i work from home so my car is parked in the garage mostly. in the past i've had cars sit in the sun all day and the dashboard never cracked. i have talked to acura several times about this issue and they are not willing to fix it. they want me to pay $700 to have it repaired even though it is a defect. i feel it is a safety concern and i do not have anyone sit in the front seat because i'm worried it will not deploy. i show many forums with the same issue but acura refuses to help. i guess they wont do anything until someone is injured.