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2000 Acura TL Problems: 3 Known Issues

2000 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2000 Acura TL has 3 documented known issues, with 3 rated critical. The most serious are Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000), Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park and 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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On the 2000-2001 Acura TL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL owners already dealing with airbag recall history have a separate campaign to check: NHTSA 20V027000. It targets TLs that were given a replacement driver frontal air bag module during a vehicle repair. Those replacement modules used a NADI inflator that, because of a manufacturing issue, may absorb moisture. A moisture-contaminated inflator may rupture instead of inflating normally, and NHTSA warns that rupture can drive metal fragments into the driver or other occupants. The alternative failure is quieter but also dangerous — the cushion underinflates and does not properly protect the occupant. Both outcomes only reveal themselves in a crash, which is why the recall matters even though the car drives normally. The 875,966 units cited are the campaign total across every Acura and Honda model in it.

How to Fix

Have an Acura dealer inspect the air bags in your TL; they will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design if it is one of the affected units. There is no charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (this campaign is separate from any Takata-related recall on the car) or contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

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On the 1999-2000 Acura TL, acura 3.2TL sedans from the 1999 and 2000 model years are recalled under NHTSA campaign 20V026000. The driver frontal airbag in these cars uses a Non-Azide Driver airbag Inflator (NADI), a type that uses no phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant — meaning this recall is not the same as the PSAN inflator recall many TL owners already know about, and both can apply to the same car. A manufacturing defect allows the NADI inflator to absorb moisture. If the driver airbag deploys in a crash, a moisture-affected inflator may rupture, propelling metal fragments into the cabin at the driver or other occupants; alternatively, the airbag cushion may underinflate and not protect the driver as intended. Either way, the risk of serious injury or death goes up. Honda's filing covers 1,439,841 vehicles campaign-wide across all the Honda, Acura and Isuzu models involved.

How to Fix

The fix costs the owner nothing. An Acura dealer inspects the driver frontal airbag inflator and replaces it with an inflator of a different design if replacement is needed. The recall began October 1, 2020, and a car this age has often outlived its registered-owner records, so check the VIN yourself at nhtsa.gov/recalls rather than waiting for a notice. American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center can be reached at 1-888-234-2138.

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On the 1999-2000 Acura TL, nHTSA recall campaign 05V025000 covers 1999 and 2000 Acura TL sedans among the vehicles affected. On these cars the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, so it is possible to turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and pull the key out even though the transmission has not been shifted into Park. Normally the interlock blocks that, and many TL owners rely on the key coming out as their cue that the car is safely parked. NHTSA lists 486,659 units affected, but that figure is campaign-wide across every Honda and Acura model included — it is not a count of TLs. The safety concern is a rollaway: if the driver removes the key without shifting to Park and also does not set the parking brake, the TL can roll and a crash could occur.

Common Symptoms

  • Ignition key can be turned to the "OFF" position while the transmission is not in Park
  • Key can be removed from the ignition without shifting into Park
  • Vehicle rolls after the key is removed if the parking brake was not engaged

How to Fix

This is a free safety recall repair. Take the TL to any Acura dealer and reference NHTSA campaign 05V025000. The dealer performs an inspection procedure that confirms interlock function, and the vehicle is updated with a redesigned interlock lever at no charge. The recall began March 7, 2005, so many cars were repaired long ago — check your specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether the remedy was ever completed on your car. Acura owner support is 1-800-382-2238 (Honda: 1-800-999-1009). Until the work is done, make a habit of shifting fully into Park and setting the parking brake every time you stop.

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NHTSA Recalls8 recalls

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Campaign #20V02700017/01/2020

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Campaign #20V02600017/01/2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Acura TL problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2000 Acura TL has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000), Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park, 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Acura TL reliable?

The 2000 Acura TL has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000) and Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park and 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2000-2001 Acura TL Second Airbag Recall: NADI Replacement Driver Inflator (NHTSA 20V027000)?

2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL owners already dealing with airbag recall history have a separate campaign to check: NHTSA 20V027000. It targets TLs that were given a replacement driver frontal air bag module during a vehicle repair. Those replacement modules used a NADI inflator that, bec… Severity: high.

What is the 1999-2000 Acura TL Ignition Interlock Recall (05V025000) — Key Removable Without Shifting to Park?

NHTSA recall campaign 05V025000 covers 1999 and 2000 Acura TL sedans among the vehicles affected. On these cars the interlock operation of the ignition switch may not function properly, so it is possible to turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and pull the key out even tho… Severity: high.

What is the 1999-2000 Acura TL 1999-2000 3.2TL NADI Driver Airbag Inflator Recall (NHTSA 20V026000)?

Acura 3.2TL sedans from the 1999 and 2000 model years are recalled under NHTSA campaign 20V026000. The driver frontal airbag in these cars uses a Non-Azide Driver airbag Inflator (NADI), a type that uses no phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant — meaning this recall… Severity: high.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.

Campaign #02V08000014/03/2002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INTERLOCK OPERATION OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK.

Campaign #05V02500028/01/2005

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED WITH INCORRECT PARTS: 2002 ACURA 3.2TL SEDANS WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED PER RECALL 01V-166001; CERTAIN 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS; AND CERTAIN 2000-2002 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES WITH REPLACEMENT BUCKLES INSTALLED AS WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS. REPAIRS WERE MADE FROM MARCH 9 THROUGH JULY 27, 2001. SOME OF THE NONCOMPLIANT BUCKLES WERE MISLABELED AND REDISTRIBUTED TO ACURA DEALERS TO BE USED AS RECALL REPAIR PARTS. HONDA ALSO DETERMINED THAT INCORRECT FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE USED FOR SOME PRODUCT UPDATE REPAIRS OF 2000 ACURA 3.2TL VEHICLES, AND WARRANTY OR COLLISION REPAIRS OF 2000-2002 3.2TL VEHICLES. THESE SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Campaign #01V16600214/08/2001

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