Cracking of the Acura TL dashboard may present a safety hazard with regards to passenger side airbag deployment. The cracks appear to emanate from above the airbag canister and extend for the entire width of the dashboard. The cracks may impact the deployment of the airbag by opening in the wrong direction or too quickly due to the reduction in resistance of the dashboard. The cracked portion of the dashboard may present a safety hazard if it detaches during airbag deployment. Manufacturer should provide test and/or computational simulation data to verify that the reduction in dashboard integrity does not impact airbag deployment or create the potential for dangerous fragments.

- Keller, TX, USA

The dash board has two large cracks on it, and I have been told this can cause damage to the airbags that are directly below these cracks. I have done some research and there are a lot of other owners that are having similar issues as this one however Acura is not recognizing this as a defect?

- Louisville, KY, USA

My transmission is starting to fail gears the RPM is going up and down rapidly.

- Ansonia, CT, USA

Dash developed dual cracks that align with airbag compartment and wide enough to visually see the airbag framing components. Concerned with the integrity of the dash and safety of airbag system, potential for deploying and harming passengers including my teenage children. After investigating, these cracks cannot be repaired and total dash replacement is the only safe alternative. Cracks developed on their own and steadily lengthened to outline both sides of the airbag compartment. Mt Acura is a one owner, never been wrecked, garage kept excellent condition with all maintenance records for the past 10 years. I am not looking for anything further that a replacement dash to be installed by manufacturer at this time due to my major concern for any passengers safety. Airbags are very dangerous and can cause serious injury so no need to have a an exposed airbag safety issue unattended. I would like resolution asap from manufacturer.

- Mooresville, NC, USA

The dashboard has a crack in it on the passenger side about where the airbag is located and the scoring is for the airbag deployment. The car is in excellent shape. Has spent most of it's life in a garage. Only has 85,000 miles on it and is detailed twice a year. There is no excuse for this. I am concerned that besides being a horrible cosmetic defect that it actually creates a safety issue for the proper deployment of the the passenger-side airbag. A simple search online will show you that this is not an isolated incident and must be a defect that Acura should repair or replace.

- Longmeaadow, MA, USA

Thr dash has develop thin cracks on or near the passenger airbag such that injury could result from sharp edges hitting passenger upon airbag deployment. The cracks were not the result of any accident or impact. Based upon internet searches, it is apparent that this is a prevalent problem with Acura. The vehicle has low mileage and is always garaged when not in use. Windshield screening is used when parking in the sun.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Dashboard has developed cracks that cross the passenger side airbag and may affect deployment. Crack is growing noticeably every week so should eventually cross the airbag and dashboard completely. Drivers side has more cracks but there is no airbag there.

- Manassas, VA, USA

Passenger side dash left edge of airbag is cracked from the front to the windshield. Hundreds of complaints with this problem, Acura refuses to do anything. Do not want parts of dash to injure someone if in an accident and airbag goes off as the crack goes below the airbag towards the passengers.

- Holland, MI, USA

Dash has cracked completely around passenger side dash air bag, which, in my belief, will effect deployment. This problem began occurring in the summer of 2016. I noticed the first crack one morning when I took the car out of the garage. I took the vehicle to Acura service dept to ask for assistance, and was told that they would only provide $200 on an $2000 bill to replace the dash.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

Vehicle airbag may be compromised. Dashboard has begun cracking across passenger airbag area. Two large cracks running from front to back of dashboard. As the owner of the vehicle I am very concerned for passenger safety should the airbag deploy. Vehicle has been garage kept and mileage is only 70K. This has to be a vehicle defect.

- Houston, TX, USA

Dash around pass airbag indention is cracking badly from airbag to windshield and down to glovebox. Overnight it appeared while parked. I feel as if I was in a accident and airbag deployed pieces of dash could fly out and hurt someone. Car is very well taken care of. Acura says they will fix for $2000. Seems its a safety issue and should be repaired. Have a couple friends with same care all doing exactly the same thing

- Culpeper, VA, USA

Dashboard is cracking exposing the passenger side airbag.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Passenger airbag is attached to the dash board. Dash board has multiple cracks that have a concern it may either not deploy when there is accident or plastic parts may fly off.

- Irvine, CA, USA

Beginning in May 2016, the dashboard of my 2016 Acura TL began to crack. The crack propagates along the air bag deployment breakaway seam located on top of the dashboard. The cracking occurs on the passenger side of my car. This is location on the dashboard that the air bag deploys in the event of a substantial collision. My concern is that dust, debris and possibly condensation or liquid can drop into the air bag compartment thereby negatively effecting the deployment of the air bag or rendering the air bag inoperable. The cracking is continuing to propagate along the seam of the air bag compartment. Eventually, the entire air bag could be completely exposed.

- Taylors, SC, USA

My passenger dash board has cracked all the way around the air bag. I took my car to a repair shop and they stated it is caused because the air bags go up and down. I feel like this is a safety and should be looked into. I looked online and hundreds of peopled have experienced this problem.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Acura TL. While starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fracture in the dashboard near the passenger side air bag. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle due to a possible air bag rupture. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who all stated that the air bag could possibly deploy. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

I have been having a battery drain problem. I charge the battery and it drains overnight. Battery was check out to be ok. This is the second battery that I bought in two years. I also bought a portable starter so as not to be stranded. Finally the bluetooth fuse was removed and draining stopped for about six weeks. I am noticing that the car when started in the morning is beginning to sound like the problem may be occurring again. Now the second issue is that the passenger dashboard side is cracked. I feared that the airbag would eventually deploy therefore I took it to the dealer. They assured me that it was safe and wrote on the paperwork I received that it was safe. On hot days, the split on both sides of the airbag are much wider and I can now see the shape of the hinge or bolt that keeps it together. Driving with this situation is very unnerving. Acura needs to remedy this issue. Those that go into my car are appalled and would never purchase an Acura based on my vehicle.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

II had an head collision accident but the airbag on the steer wheel didn't deploy leaving me sever neck head injuries

- Arlington, TX, USA

I was driving in town (15-25 mph) when my driver side curtain airbag and seat airbag deployed for no reason at, there was no impact to my vehicle. When the airbags deployed the shock of it caused me to veer to the right rolling up onto a curb and blowing out my front passenger side tire. Had to get the tire replaced and took the car to a collision center to see about replacing the airbags. The people that replaced the tire as well as the people at the collision center were both shocked to see that the air bags deployed with no impact to the vehicle.

- Gonzales, LA, USA

The dashboard on the driver & passenger side in the area of the air bag is splitting in 2 areas. I observed this when the vehicle was parked overnight. I take good care of my vehicle and this is absurd that this should happen to such a high end vehicle. Loss of equity in vehicle is expected and Acura(Honda) should be held liable and responsible for fixing the issue. A recall notice should be implemented asap to avoid lawsuits from customers as myself. The safety issue is that the airbag system integrity has been compromised. Please advise with recommendation. Thank you

- Chula Vista, CA, USA