Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Acura RL
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Acura RL has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V500000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V662000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V041000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V029000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V061000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Acura RL has had numerous recalls related to airbag inflators, which raise safety concerns. However, it has very few owner complaints, suggesting reliable overall performance. The key concern is the airbag recall frequency, but other systems remain largely unaffected.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | 70,000–120,000 miles | No reliable estimate | very common |
| Brake pads | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| Suspension components | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual brake noises
- Rough idling
- Delayed gear shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Acura RL at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.