One day I got in the car and noticed a crack on the dashboard along the passenger side airbag. Since then it is beginning to spread.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

The dash has developed a crack around the passenger side airbag. I am concerned that should an accident occur the airbag may not deploy correctly.

- Apopka, FL, USA

My 2004 Acura TL started to have minor cracks on the dashboard last November and then it slowly spread all over the dashboard. I now have multiple long cracks on my dashboard. I have done some research online and there are many Acura TL (2004 & 2005 model) owners who has encountered the same issue as well. I have other vehicles that are older than the Acura TL and those vehicles dashboards are completely fine. I believe it is a defect in the material and Acura should be responsible for replacing this part. I do not feel safe driving my care in this manner due to the fact that it might impact the air bags or may not deploy the air bags in case of emergency. So, please help all of us Acura TL owners with this issue. Thank you

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

I noticed a large crack on my dashboard in front of the passenger seat and it appears to outline the airbag. There are two small cracks on the dash as well. My concern is whether or not these cracks make the deployment of my airbags defective in the event of a collision.

- Joplin, MO, USA

First, I noticed the light indicating the front passenger airbag was off, even though my adult male friend was in the front passenger seat. Later that day, I noticed a crack, approximately 2 inches long. Two days later, the crack was approximately 6 inches long, and ran along the entire right edge of the passenger airbag compartment. Since the first time I noticed the airbag light, it has been inconsistently responding to the same adult male passenger by activating/deactivating the airbag.

- Austin, TX, USA

The dash started to crack around the passenger airbag and has continued to get worse over the years. The entire dash is cracked at this point. This is a know Acura issue that they refuse to address in mass but have assisted many owners in varying degrees.

- Plantation, FL, USA

Dash separating around passenger side airbag.

- Collierville, TN, USA

Dash/airbag issues. 2004 Acura TL 3.2 had a crack on the dashboard which the airbag is underneath, this is a safety concern if the airbags would be deployed correctly. More cracks appear several days later, the car is well pampered, but this is a defective material on Honda/Acura's part. Need to be recalled!

- Long Beach, CA, USA

My dashboard is cracked all over the place. Acura will not fix it.

- Cypress, TX, USA

My dashboard has multiple cracks resulting from no damage whatsoever. I have researched online and many other owners of Acura TL models are seeing the same issue. I am concerned this will affect the airbag deployment system.

- Mount Juliet, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Acura TL. The contact stated that the dashboard failed and split in half near the passenger side air bag housing. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the dashboard failure was caused by wear and tear and was not considered a safety defect. The vehicle was not repaired. This should raise the question of airbag integrity and function. Such a widespread problem should be considered a manufacturer's defect and therefore be recalled and repaired by Acura.

- Humble, TX, USA

My dashboard has a huge crack coming down on the passengerside airbag. I also have 2 new cracks on top of the speedometer running up towards the windshield. The cracks seem to be getting bigger as time passes by.

- Oxnard , CA, USA

The car has developed huge cracks around the passenger side airbag. I am concerned that the cracks might cause my passenger side airbag not to work properly. The driver's side leather seat also begin to come apart.

- Hoover, AL, USA

Rear ended a vehicle going 50mph, driver airbag did not deploy. Passenger airbag deployed

- Cathedral City, CA, USA

I have a 2004 Acura TL dash that has very large cracks over the passenger airbag and is cracked in 3 more places over the drivers steering column. This seems to be a very common problem that many 2004 Acura owners are facing. Acura customer relations says to see the dealer for a resolution and from what I'm reading online it seems that the dealer wants no part in fixing or warranting this part. I will investigate this issue and report back to Acura to see if they will cover this 2000 dollar part that should be recalled on that model year. Acura should do something about this. Accepting responsibility for this known issue would be a good place to start.

- Cibolo, TX, USA

I recently discovered a huge gash on my 04 Acura TL's dashboard. I am worried that this crack will cause an airbag failure or even result in deploying prematurely. It is located all the way from the steering wheel to the windshield with an additional crack towards the middle. As the crack has expanded within the past week, I have found that just above the center console, the airbag has been pushed to the side, causing the airbag to bubble up in the center. I called Acura and was told that they give discounts on the product because it should never happen and because it wasn't my fault, just a faulty product that has been discovered in several other states. I talked to the district manager of gunn Acura in sa, tx about the issue and was told that since I haven't used Acura's service department as much as they like (pretty much saying that I haven't given them enough money), they would give me only a 15% discount when I was told to expect around 75%. my car is out of warranty but I don't see how that would matter if it was bound to happen anyway. I don't understand why this defect isn't a recall. The district manager told me that if anything, the airbag would come out faster if needed since there is already a crack to open it up. But that might not be a good thing, especially when it is pushed out of the way and how the airbag doesn't come out of the dashboard. When I spoke to the district manager, the first thing I was told was that the offer is staying the same, no matter what. He checked his notes and decided a price before even consulting me or asking questions. He was set on a rate before he even spoke with me. The price hasn't changed and I am expected to pay for a $2000 dashboard with a 15% discount. My main concern is that the airbag will deploy any day now for no reason. It is getting to the point where I am actually scared to drive my car because of this issue.

- Castroville, TX, USA

I have a Acura TL 2004 which the dash board has crack in top of the air bags, the deal said that the warranty does not cover that, and I have several friend that have a Acura that have that same issue, so I well like to know if the deal is responsible for this. Which I have an extended warranty. Thank'

- San Juan, PR, USA

I purchased my 2004 Acura TL in October of 2008. Recently, I've noticed the dashboard cracking. After bringing it to the attention of the dealership, they told me it was not covered under my warranty. As I search for information online, it seems to be a common problem with other 2004 models. I have asked if the air bags are safe and the person at the dealership gave me a chuckle and said "...of course".

- Houston, TX, USA

12-15" cracks have developed over the entire dashboard causing the air bag malfunction light on the dash to illuminate--thereby indicating a problem with the air bag. This is clearly due to the problematic cracks over the entire surface of the dashboard, including both the driver side and passenger side. Going over a pot hole or severe bump could cause the air bag to inflate and possibly cause an accident or injury to the front passenger. The 2004 Acura dashboard obviously is defective and should be replaced by Acura and further, investigated for potential accidental discharge of the passenger air bag.

- Potomac, MD, USA

The dashboard has started to crack on the passenger side of the air bag and is getting worse. I believe is a safety issue. The air bags didn't fail yet but concerned with the crack. I believe Acura should pay to replace.

- Middleburg, FL, USA