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2005 Acura RL
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–132 of 132, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 1, 2004–Sep 16, 2005.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.

Sep 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

090105

NHTSA communication ID: 10018114

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CD MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY ADHESIVE LABELS.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10018114 at NHTSA
Sep 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

090105

NHTSA communication ID: 10018113

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RATTLE AT LEFT DASH ON ROUGH ROADS. *JB

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10018113 at NHTSA
Sep 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

090105

NHTSA communication ID: 10018109

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HOMELINK WON'T PROGRAM WITH AFTERMARKET REMOTES. *JB

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10018109 at NHTSA
Sep 14, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05007

NHTSA communication ID: 10017505

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PRODUCT UPDATE: PCM SOFTWARE MAY NOT ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO UPSHIFT INTO 4TH GEAR. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10017505 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09012005

NHTSA communication ID: 10018050

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE MAINTENANCE MINDER SYSTEM. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018050 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09012005

NHTSA communication ID: 10018047

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

KIT NEEDED TO ACCURATELY BALANCE '05 RL WHEELS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: WHEELS.

Source record 10018047 at NHTSA
Jul 22, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05021

NHTSA communication ID: 10017430

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RATTLE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA OR FRONT BRAKES SQUEAL AT LOW SPEED. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10017430 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

07012005

NHTSA communication ID: 10018036

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE WON'T START AT ALL; OR DOES IT INTERMITTENTLY. CHECK IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM STATUS WITH THE HDS. ACURA. SERVICENEWS.

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10018036 at NHTSA
May 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

505

NHTSA communication ID: 10016277

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VERIZON MOTOROLA V710 HANDS FREE LINK PHONE. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10016277 at NHTSA
May 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

505

NHTSA communication ID: 10016275

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE DISPLAY CALIBRATION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10016275 at NHTSA
May 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

505

NHTSA communication ID: 10016274

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DRIVER 1 KEYLESS ACCESS INTERMITTENTLY RECALLS DRIVER 2 SETTINGS USED TO UNLOCK THE DOORS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10016274 at NHTSA
May 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

505

NHTSA communication ID: 10016266

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TWANG OR GROAN NOISE AT 12 MPH. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10016266 at NHTSA
May 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

505

NHTSA communication ID: 10016260

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CRANKS WON'T START, IMMOBILIZER LIGHT FLASHES. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10016260 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05001

NHTSA communication ID: 10014937

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AUDIO UNIT DIAGNOSIS. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10014937 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014774

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPLACEMENT OR UPDATED NAVIGATION DVD DISKS. *EH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10014774 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014773

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

XM RADIO ONLY RECIEVES CHANNELS 0 1 & 247. *EH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10014773 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014772

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NAVIGATION SYSTEM NEVER DISPLAYS REAL TIME XM NAV TRAFFIC. *EH

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10014772 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014771

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PAIRING APPROVED BLUETOOTH PHONES TO HANDS FREE LINK. *EH

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10014771 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014770

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PERSONAL INFORMATION GRAYED OUT CAN'T ACCESS ADDRESS BOOK. *EH

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10014770 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014769

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MALFUNCTION. *EH

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10014769 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01162005

NHTSA communication ID: 10014768

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TPMS SENSOR ID MEMORIZATION FAILS REPEATEDLY. *EH

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10014768 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10018334

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GOT VSA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 68? ADJUST THE BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018334 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10018333

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HOW TO DELETE STORED ACURALINK MESSAGES. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018333 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10018332

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TESTING THE DOOR OUTER HANDLE TOUCH SENSORS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.

Source record 10018332 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10018331

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

KEYLESS REMOTE DOESN'T RECALL CLIENT SETTINGS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018331 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10018330

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DON'T OVERHEAT RL DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.

Source record 10018330 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

12012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10018329

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HDS SOFTWARE BUG CAUSES BOGUS VSA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 98. ACURA SERVICENEWS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018329 at NHTSA
Nov 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11162004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014552

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. *EH

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10014552 at NHTSA
Nov 16, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11162004

NHTSA communication ID: 10014550

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH. *EH

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC.

Source record 10014550 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10013891

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

XM SATELLITE RADIO MESSAGING AT A GLANCE. *NM

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10013891 at NHTSA
Oct 28, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

10282004

NHTSA communication ID: 10010558

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CHECK AT TQI (TOTAL QUALITY INSPECTION). *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT.

Source record 10010558 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

09012004

NHTSA communication ID: 10013873

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TIGHTEN TPMS VALVE STEM NUT WITH TORQUE SCREWDRIVER. *NM

Source components: EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10013873 at NHTSA