Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0605005/09/200806-050 I10021971Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb affects 2002 through 2006 acura models. updated 8/15/08. *pe06/27/2007
01201200312/01/200310014349S/m fix: b-can diagnosis test made a. *sc04/29/2005
1101200411/01/200410013887Sport suspension kit alignment specifications. the specs aren't entirely the same as the standard in the s/m. *nm04/27/2005
90409/16/200410013738Sending honda diagnostic system (hds) snapshots. acura tech line summary for dealer distribution. *tt04/26/2005
0801200408/01/200410009268Store digital inspection photos for warranty claims for service bulletin (s/b) 04-013, safety recall, automatic transmission second gear inspection and s/b 04-020, safety recall, cl and tl automatic transmission second gear inspection. acu09/20/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
05/11/201266780
 My 2004 acura dashboard cracked in several places. it is a known 2004- 2005 tl issue but there is no recall.
01/28/2013116000
 Overnight my dash board has significant cracks this car has been garage kept and apparently many 04 and 05 acura's have this issue looks terrible and dealer wants 1500 to replace i think a recall is in order from acura/honda i am so frustrated now ... almost want to get ride of this car because of this problem don't know where to turn for help
01/17/201361000
 Upon entering my car in the driveway to go to work on january 17th 2013, i noticed that the dashboard had a crack from the windshield to the glove compartment along the passenger side air bag. this crack was not there previously. the following day, i noticed several more cracks above the gauges and around the speakers on the driver's side. the car is meticuously maintained, weather protected (garaged), and driven very few miles. this condition must be a defect in the workmanship and quality of the cars' dashboard that acura should resolve. i have never seen another manufacturer's car have issues like this.
05/04/2012105000
 I noticed a couple of cracks on my dash. since i noticed them there had become additional cracks. after doing research i discovered this is a very common problem for this make and model and the cracks occur in the same spots. the biggest concern if the crack over the passenger side airbag.
12/01/2011111300
 During the month of december 2012, i noticed that my dashboard on the above the passenger side airbag started to split. the car was not in any accident, and i am the only individual who operates the vehicle. as of this date, one split have turned into two large splits on the passenger side that measure at about a foot each. additionally, i have noticed a smaller split in the dashboard now above the driver side. i took my vehicle to an acura dealer on 11/10/2012 (acura of manhattan) for routine maintenance and to also inquire about what acura is doing to fix the issue and replace my dashboard at no cost to me due to the design defect in their product. i do not want to wait until the airbag deploys and does physical damage to my passenger or myself because acura was negligent in their duty to ensure that they manufactured a part that would not fail and cause injury to passengers of their vehicles. this dashboard needs to be recalled as soon as possible.
09/03/2011143000
 Dashboard crack near airbag.
09/12/2012120000
 Got into my car and noticed my dashboard cracked in two places!! this is wrong!! acura should take accountability for this!!!
07/01/2012164235
 There are some crack on the dash board due to bad material.
07/08/201075000
 The interior of the car is literally falling apart. dashboard has severe cracks throughout, cupholder cover broke, rearview mirror liquid caused vision problem, arm rest broke, and now the foot rest broke! i take care of my vehicle as attested to by the dealer. unfortunately, not one of these problems was a surprise to the service tech!!!!
06/04/201262000
 The dashboard in my 2004 acura tl is cracked on the passenger side along the airbag. started out just a crack about 1/4 and two days later the crack is over 8 inches. also the dashboard on the driver's side cracked first from just in front of the steering column all the way to the windshield and is now a complete square from steering column to windshield and back to steering column. if this isn't a safety issue, i don't know what is! we own two other hondas, 2001 and 2000 civics,and neither of those cars have cracks and are in better shape than the acura tl.
06/15/201271000
 Cracking in the dashboard on top of the passenger side air bag. also airbag maintenance light came on when the crack appeared. afraid that it is causing a safety defect.
06/25/201256000
 Dash board is cracking around airbag on right side and directly behind steering wheel.
08/08/201286000
 Multiple cracks on dash began on passenger side. new cracks developed over speedometer. poor design of structural dash support is causing dash to fall apart. unknown if this will compromise airbag function. one owner car has been garaged at home and often parked under cover at work - this is not sun damage. acura will not pay for replacement.
06/25/201256000
 Dash board is cracking around airbag on right side and directly behind steering wheel.
08/08/201286000
 Multiple cracks on dash began on passenger side. new cracks developed over speedometer. poor design of structural dash support is causing dash to fall apart. unknown if this will compromise airbag function. one owner car has been garaged at home and often parked under cover at work - this is not sun damage. acura will not pay for replacement.
08/06/201298188
 Dash board passenger side air bags area and driver side 2 speaker cracked
07/19/2012120000
 I got in my car yesterday after work, to find a crack over 6 inches long on the passenger side dashboard, near where the airbag would be located. apparently this is a very common problem. most are reporting more cracks appearing and the cracks growing longer in size. i assume my dash will do the same as everyone else's and become worse. i believe it is temperature/heat related (expansion/contraction) but is no fault of my own. can you say recall!!!
07/06/2012135000
 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.
07/19/2012120000
 I got in my car yesterday after work, to find a crack over 6 inches long on the passenger side dashboard, near where the airbag would be located. apparently this is a very common problem. most are reporting more cracks appearing and the cracks growing longer in size. i assume my dash will do the same as everyone else's and become worse. i believe it is temperature/heat related (expansion/contraction) but is no fault of my own. can you say recall!!!
11/12/201180000
 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
07/06/201265970
 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.
06/29/2012114500
 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.
03/01/200890000
 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.
04/01/201085000
 Cracked along side of the airbag. two lines (on each side of the airbag) about 12 long. and there is also about 3 other cracks that randomly appeared! i won't buy another acura product if this isn't fixed and will tell everyone i know not to buy one! this was zero fault of my own and by the sound of it, it happens to a bunch of their dashes in this particular model!!
06/29/2012138000
 Large crack in the dash on passenger side above airbag. it gets bigger every day especially when i turn the ac on after the dash has been hot from parking in the sun. the car is garage kept and not in the heat very much.
03/01/200890000
 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.
06/29/2012114500
 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.
03/01/200890000
 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.
04/01/201085000
 Cracked along side of the airbag. two lines (on each side of the airbag) about 12 long. and there is also about 3 other cracks that randomly appeared! i won't buy another acura product if this isn't fixed and will tell everyone i know not to buy one! this was zero fault of my own and by the sound of it, it happens to a bunch of their dashes in this particular model!!
06/29/2012138000
 Large crack in the dash on passenger side above airbag. it gets bigger every day especially when i turn the ac on after the dash has been hot from parking in the sun. the car is garage kept and not in the heat very much.
03/01/200890000
 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.
04/01/201085000
 Cracked along side of the airbag. two lines (on each side of the airbag) about 12 long. and there is also about 3 other cracks that randomly appeared! i won't buy another acura product if this isn't fixed and will tell everyone i know not to buy one! this was zero fault of my own and by the sound of it, it happens to a bunch of their dashes in this particular model!!
06/29/2012138000
 Large crack in the dash on passenger side above airbag. it gets bigger every day especially when i turn the ac on after the dash has been hot from parking in the sun. the car is garage kept and not in the heat very much.
03/01/200890000
 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.
04/01/201085000
 Cracked along side of the airbag. two lines (on each side of the airbag) about 12 long. and there is also about 3 other cracks that randomly appeared! i won't buy another acura product if this isn't fixed and will tell everyone i know not to buy one! this was zero fault of my own and by the sound of it, it happens to a bunch of their dashes in this particular model!!
06/29/2012138000
 Large crack in the dash on passenger side above airbag. it gets bigger every day especially when i turn the ac on after the dash has been hot from parking in the sun. the car is garage kept and not in the heat very much.
05/18/201249700
 The vehicle is a 2004 acura tl. it is mainly garaged kept and well maintained. it has developed a large crack in the dashboard running from the windshield towards the passenger seat. it appeared one day for no apparent reason. the car has not been in any accident. there is an extended warranty on the car but they won't cover this. in my opinion, this is due to inferior materials and/or design and should be repaired by the manufacturer. what happens if there is an accident and the air bag deploys...will the cracked dash prevent the air bag from deploying properly? or will there be pieces of the dashboard acting as little missiles posing a threat to the occupants?
02/01/2008
 The dash has cracked in 15 lines throughout the whole dash. it started around the passenger airbag and continues to get worse. i contacted the dealer and acura directly. they continue to deny that there is a flaw in the craftsmanship.
01/07/201190000
 The dashboard on my 2004 acura tl has cracked in multiple location. the cracks go vertically from the winsheild to the other edge of the dashboard..
02/03/2010
 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.
01/07/201190000
 The dashboard on my 2004 acura tl has cracked in multiple location. the cracks go vertically from the winsheild to the other edge of the dashboard..
02/03/2010
 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.
03/17/2012
 There is a water leak under the right rear passenger seat that has caused the bottom of the seat cushion to be covered in mold. the water leak is a known condition with the '04 tl that acura has documented in their april 2005 service news. acura has been aware of the issue for at least 7 years and has done nothing proactive to correct it even though it's a simple fix. i'm confident that the long term exposure to the mold has caused me the sinus and lung/asthma problems that have been plaguing me for the last few years and that began shortly after i purchased the car and never connected to the car even though i have undergone a variety of testing from different doctors.
02/03/2010
 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.
03/17/2012
 There is a water leak under the right rear passenger seat that has caused the bottom of the seat cushion to be covered in mold. the water leak is a known condition with the '04 tl that acura has documented in their april 2005 service news. acura has been aware of the issue for at least 7 years and has done nothing proactive to correct it even though it's a simple fix. i'm confident that the long term exposure to the mold has caused me the sinus and lung/asthma problems that have been plaguing me for the last few years and that began shortly after i purchased the car and never connected to the car even though i have undergone a variety of testing from different doctors.
02/03/2010
 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.
03/17/2012
 There is a water leak under the right rear passenger seat that has caused the bottom of the seat cushion to be covered in mold. the water leak is a known condition with the '04 tl that acura has documented in their april 2005 service news. acura has been aware of the issue for at least 7 years and has done nothing proactive to correct it even though it's a simple fix. i'm confident that the long term exposure to the mold has caused me the sinus and lung/asthma problems that have been plaguing me for the last few years and that began shortly after i purchased the car and never connected to the car even though i have undergone a variety of testing from different doctors.
05/18/2011
 My acura tl 04 dash started cracking and spread quickly to rest of the area. the cracks are all over my dash, right left - to top - over the speakers, etc. there were no accident involved. car is part outdoor without cover
02/10/201290200
 I recently noticed two large cracks that appeard in the dashboard on the passenger side above what i believe to be the airbag compartment. one day they were just there and were not the result of an accident. i have not taken the vehicle to the dealer, as there is more than enough written about this problem to know what the answer will be. this appears to be caused by inferior materials and poor engineering used in a high end vehicle. it's embarrasing for acura to say the least. i have a 1989 toyota supra and the dash is in perfect condition, so i don't want to hear normal wear and tear, that's bull. acura needs to step up to the plate and be accountable. as others have stated, there could also be links to air bag failure or pre-mature deployment, which would be a much more serious issue. we pay a significant price from our hard earned dollars for these upscale vehicles. we should not have to pay for acura's choice to use cheap material and poor designs. now is the time for the consumer protection industry to step in and take action since the individual is left to the mercy of the manufacturer.
01/01/2007
 Dashboard starts to crack in the area around the passenger side air bag. you can see the shape of the air bag underneath the dashboard once the cracks start. the cracks continue to appear all over the dashboard out of no where. this vehicle has had no chemicals on the dashboard to clean it. the vehicle has been kept in a garage for a time away from direct sunlight. it has even happened on my 2005 acura tl that i also own. so this seems to be a problem with the 2004 and 2005 acura tl's.
12/28/2011
 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 warantying 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 responsiobility for this known issue would be a good place to start.
12/03/201187
 There is a defect in the magna donnelly rear view mirrors in most acura cars. i had a 2001 cl and the rear view mirror exploded and melted the console. thank god i was not in the car at the time. now i have just bought a 2004 acura tl and the mirror had already exploded and made melt marks on the console. these mirrors are defective and dangerous. how come acura can still put them in their cars? how come magna donnelly is still making them and noone has sued them? we need a class action suit for this asap!
12/01/2010
 Several large cracks have appeared across the dashboard. it appears to be a huge complaint among acura owners. the largest crack runs over the passenger airbag raising the question of airbag integrity and function. such a widespread problem should be considered a munufacturer's defect and therefore be recalled and repaired by acura.
10/24/2011120000
 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.
10/03/2011
 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.
06/02/200868000
 Dash board cracks on right side area of air bag
09/16/2011
 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.
06/02/200868000
 Dash board cracks on right side area of air bag
09/16/2011
 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.
06/02/200868000
 Dash board cracks on right side area of air bag
09/16/2011
 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.
06/02/200868000
 Dash board cracks on right side area of air bag
09/16/2011
 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.
06/02/200868000
 Dash board cracks on right side area of air bag
09/16/2011
 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.
06/02/200868000
 Dash board cracks on right side area of air bag
09/16/2011
 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.
09/16/2011
 My 2004 acura tl had developed a major crack on passenger side of dashboard along the passenger air bag.i have found that this is a common problem on acura tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by acura/honda. the cost of repair is huge and i don't think customer should pay for the material defect by the manufacturer. the crack is right along the passenger air bag and this is a safety concern for me.
07/11/2011
 I recently noticed a small crack on my dash that within two days time spread to be approximately the width of my dash. the scary thing is the first crack appears to be the outine of my passenger seat airbag. i'm scared if it continues to get worse, the airbag my deploy unexpected if i have to slam on brakes for any reason. now i have cracks all of the front of my driver side dash as well. they appear to continually get worse. i use a sun shade and have been applying a lot of interior car care conditioner but none of it has delayed the cracks at all. i am really scared this may cause an issue with my air bag.
09/16/2011
 My 2004 acura tl had developed a major crack on passenger side of dashboard along the passenger air bag.i have found that this is a common problem on acura tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by acura/honda. the cost of repair is huge and i don't think customer should pay for the material defect by the manufacturer. the crack is right along the passenger air bag and this is a safety concern for me.
07/11/2011
 I recently noticed a small crack on my dash that within two days time spread to be approximately the width of my dash. the scary thing is the first crack appears to be the outine of my passenger seat airbag. i'm scared if it continues to get worse, the airbag my deploy unexpected if i have to slam on brakes for any reason. now i have cracks all of the front of my driver side dash as well. they appear to continually get worse. i use a sun shade and have been applying a lot of interior car care conditioner but none of it has delayed the cracks at all. i am really scared this may cause an issue with my air bag.
09/01/2011126000
 Dash pad cracking around passenger side air bag
09/16/2011
 My 2004 acura tl had developed a major crack on passenger side of dashboard along the passenger air bag.i have found that this is a common problem on acura tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by acura/honda. the cost of repair is huge and i don't think customer should pay for the material defect by the manufacturer. the crack is right along the passenger air bag and this is a safety concern for me.
07/11/2011
 I recently noticed a small crack on my dash that within two days time spread to be approximately the width of my dash. the scary thing is the first crack appears to be the outine of my passenger seat airbag. i'm scared if it continues to get worse, the airbag my deploy unexpected if i have to slam on brakes for any reason. now i have cracks all of the front of my driver side dash as well. they appear to continually get worse. i use a sun shade and have been applying a lot of interior car care conditioner but none of it has delayed the cracks at all. i am really scared this may cause an issue with my air bag.
09/01/2011126000
 Dash pad cracking around passenger side air bag
09/16/2011
 My 2004 acura tl had developed a major crack on passenger side of dashboard along the passenger air bag.i have found that this is a common problem on acura tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by acura/honda. the cost of repair is huge and i don't think customer should pay for the material defect by the manufacturer. the crack is right along the passenger air bag and this is a safety concern for me.
07/11/2011
 I recently noticed a small crack on my dash that within two days time spread to be approximately the width of my dash. the scary thing is the first crack appears to be the outine of my passenger seat airbag. i'm scared if it continues to get worse, the airbag my deploy unexpected if i have to slam on brakes for any reason. now i have cracks all of the front of my driver side dash as well. they appear to continually get worse. i use a sun shade and have been applying a lot of interior car care conditioner but none of it has delayed the cracks at all. i am really scared this may cause an issue with my air bag.
09/01/2011126000
 Dash pad cracking around passenger side air bag
09/16/2011
 My 2004 acura tl had developed a major crack on passenger side of dashboard along the passenger air bag.i have found that this is a common problem on acura tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by acura/honda. the cost of repair is huge and i don't think customer should pay for the material defect by the manufacturer. the crack is right along the passenger air bag and this is a safety concern for me.
07/11/2011
 I recently noticed a small crack on my dash that within two days time spread to be approximately the width of my dash. the scary thing is the first crack appears to be the outine of my passenger seat airbag. i'm scared if it continues to get worse, the airbag my deploy unexpected if i have to slam on brakes for any reason. now i have cracks all of the front of my driver side dash as well. they appear to continually get worse. i use a sun shade and have been applying a lot of interior car care conditioner but none of it has delayed the cracks at all. i am really scared this may cause an issue with my air bag.
09/01/2011126000
 Dash pad cracking around passenger side air bag
09/02/2011123000
 Major crack has developed on passenger side of dash board along the passenger air bag and air bag safety light is coming on and off sporadically on dash board. this is a huge safety concern for me. i have found that this is common problem on acura tl's, and is not being addressed as a recall or safety concern by acura/honda. the cost of repair is huge, and for a car costing as much as this one cost, it is completely unacceptable for such pre-mature failure.
03/06/201086000
 2004 acura tl severely cracked dashboard on the passenger side. i have 2 vertical cracks on the passenger side of my 2004 acura tl. the cracks were not gradual they both happened suddenly overnight. i have not had any accidents or collisions that may have caused this defect and am realizing that the problem is quite common amongst 04 acura tl owners. from pictures on online forums the cracks appear to be identical in all cases.
06/14/201186000
 Dashboard cracking severely around airbag sites. worried that this could be a dangerous safety hazard to my passengers and or myself
06/01/2011
 Dash board cracked
06/05/2011
 After approx. 104,000 miles my dashboard started to crack around the passenger side airbag. the crack is currently following the outlines of the airbag and as such is shaped like a backward c, creating an outline around the airbag. it also appears that perhaps the airbag itself has dropped away from the dash as i can see what seems to be a modest depression in the dash revealing the area of the airbag.
04/01/2011110000
 2004 acura tl dashboard has horrible cracks on the passenger side around the airbags. there are smaller cracks around the speedometer panel near the windshield. the large passenger side cracks could cause the airbag to not properly deploy. this is not an isolated issue. over three hundred acura tl owners have joined a facebook group regarding this issue but the number of effected owners is probably in the thousands. http://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash. acura is not stepping up and we need help. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/27832796/detail.html
06/01/2011
 Dash board cracked
06/05/2011
 After approx. 104,000 miles my dashboard started to crack around the passenger side airbag. the crack is currently following the outlines of the airbag and as such is shaped like a backward c, creating an outline around the airbag. it also appears that perhaps the airbag itself has dropped away from the dash as i can see what seems to be a modest depression in the dash revealing the area of the airbag.
04/01/2011110000
 2004 acura tl dashboard has horrible cracks on the passenger side around the airbags. there are smaller cracks around the speedometer panel near the windshield. the large passenger side cracks could cause the airbag to not properly deploy. this is not an isolated issue. over three hundred acura tl owners have joined a facebook group regarding this issue but the number of effected owners is probably in the thousands. http://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash. acura is not stepping up and we need help. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/27832796/detail.html
06/05/2011
 After approx. 104,000 miles my dashboard started to crack around the passenger side airbag. the crack is currently following the outlines of the airbag and as such is shaped like a backward c, creating an outline around the airbag. it also appears that perhaps the airbag itself has dropped away from the dash as i can see what seems to be a modest depression in the dash revealing the area of the airbag.
04/01/2011110000
 2004 acura tl dashboard has horrible cracks on the passenger side around the airbags. there are smaller cracks around the speedometer panel near the windshield. the large passenger side cracks could cause the airbag to not properly deploy. this is not an isolated issue. over three hundred acura tl owners have joined a facebook group regarding this issue but the number of effected owners is probably in the thousands. http://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash. acura is not stepping up and we need help. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/27832796/detail.html
06/05/2011
 After approx. 104,000 miles my dashboard started to crack around the passenger side airbag. the crack is currently following the outlines of the airbag and as such is shaped like a backward c, creating an outline around the airbag. it also appears that perhaps the airbag itself has dropped away from the dash as i can see what seems to be a modest depression in the dash revealing the area of the airbag.
04/01/2011110000
 2004 acura tl dashboard has horrible cracks on the passenger side around the airbags. there are smaller cracks around the speedometer panel near the windshield. the large passenger side cracks could cause the airbag to not properly deploy. this is not an isolated issue. over three hundred acura tl owners have joined a facebook group regarding this issue but the number of effected owners is probably in the thousands. http://www.facebook.com/acuratldefectivedash. acura is not stepping up and we need help. http://www.wsbtv.com/news/27832796/detail.html
02/15/201068000
 The dashboard started to crack about a year ago and has continued to do so. vehicle is maintained on a regular basis. dashboard is continually treated with protective lotions, stored in a garage and parked in shade. there are now 5 cracks in the dash and i have found multiple owners that have experienced the same issue. this is a luxury car that has been well taken care of. i would consider this to be a recall issue.
12/14/201036000
 2004 acura tl. the interior dash suddenly formed cracks forward of the steering wheel and over the passenger airbag system. my concern is that the cracked dash will impact passenger airbag deployment in case of an accident. i purchased an extended warranty for the car through acura when i purchased the car in 2004 which is still in force. the local acura dealership claimed the dash replacement was not covered.
01/02/2010
 Acura tl 2004 dash cracks over airbag area. all cars from that year with the same problem and the dealer didnt resolve.
10/30/201070000
 2004 acura tl car was maintained and garage kept, dashboard cracks began forming close to the passenger side airbag and progressing closer to it. it requires work and parts totaling 1800$ to replace. as it is unrepairable.
10/26/201058000
 Acura tl (2004) dashboard cracking in multiple places, but particularly around passenger airbag. possible interference with airbag deployment, dangerous dash fragments during deployment and driver distraction due due to cracks.
03/02/201065000
 Acura tl 2004 cracked dash board over air bag and multiple other spots. i am very concerned this could cause issues with the airbag. i was informed by a dask board repair man that he could not fixs the cracks over the air bag. he state it would not be safe for him or if the air bag deployed. acura should have to replace the dash board on the 04 acura tl's. i have done research and there are a whole lot of people who have had this issue. there is even a facebook site where people who have had this problem have signed up. i call acura about this defect and they told me it was not there problem or fault. i could pay to get if fixed for over $2,000.00. they also stated that there is no proof that it could cause the air bag to deploy.
01/01/200860000
 Cracks in dashboard above passenger side airbag began appearing just outside the warranty period. cracking is severe and could impare/cut the airbag on deployment.
08/20/201078900
 Dashboard cracked around area of airbag.
07/15/2010113000
 I own a 2004 acura tl. car is now approximately 6 years young, and has developed two unsightly cracks in the factory vinyl dash pad; one small (near the center speaker), and one large! the large crack has developed, it appears, directly on the seam where the front passenger airbag may deploy (i assume because the vinyl material is much thinner here than elsewhere on the dash), and i am afraid this may be a safety issue in allowing the airbag to deploy properly upon frontal impact. this is unacceptable for a six-year-old vehicle, much less a luxury vehilcle such as this acura. from what i read online, there are many other owners experiencing similar or identical issues with their tl dash, and i believe it should be covered by a recall from acura. i trust this car to the ends of the earth, but am extremely disappointed with the workmanship and quality of this, my seventh (7th), honda/acura vehicle. i might understand a cracked dashboard if the car were 20 years old or more, but not from a vehicle only six years young!
08/09/2010108900
 Hello, i have a 2004 acura tl with 109,800 miles on it. within the past three weeks, three large cracks developed on the dashboard. one is directly over the steering wheel and the other two are on the passenger side over the airbag. my concern is that the cracks will continue to spread and deploy the airbags causing a safety hazard. i purchased the car in june 2008 with 60k+ miles. at the time of purchase there were no cracks on the dashboard. i've always taken various steps to protect it from the texas sun. it's always parked in the garage, always used a sunshade up when parked outside, and always vented the sunroof and windows when it is hot outside. shanna saribalis shanna.saribalis@yahoo.com 2106273415
07/15/2010113000
 I own a 2004 acura tl. car is now approximately 6 years young, and has developed two unsightly cracks in the factory vinyl dash pad; one small (near the center speaker), and one large! the large crack has developed, it appears, directly on the seam where the front passenger airbag may deploy (i assume because the vinyl material is much thinner here than elsewhere on the dash), and i am afraid this may be a safety issue in allowing the airbag to deploy properly upon frontal impact. this is unacceptable for a six-year-old vehicle, much less a luxury vehilcle such as this acura. from what i read online, there are many other owners experiencing similar or identical issues with their tl dash, and i believe it should be covered by a recall from acura. i trust this car to the ends of the earth, but am extremely disappointed with the workmanship and quality of this, my seventh (7th), honda/acura vehicle. i might understand a cracked dashboard if the car were 20 years old or more, but not from a vehicle only six years young!
08/09/2010108900
 Hello, i have a 2004 acura tl with 109,800 miles on it. within the past three weeks, three large cracks developed on the dashboard. one is directly over the steering wheel and the other two are on the passenger side over the airbag. my concern is that the cracks will continue to spread and deploy the airbags causing a safety hazard. i purchased the car in june 2008 with 60k+ miles. at the time of purchase there were no cracks on the dashboard. i've always taken various steps to protect it from the texas sun. it's always parked in the garage, always used a sunshade up when parked outside, and always vented the sunroof and windows when it is hot outside. shanna saribalis shanna.saribalis@yahoo.com 2106273415
07/15/2010113000
 I own a 2004 acura tl. car is now approximately 6 years young, and has developed two unsightly cracks in the factory vinyl dash pad; one small (near the center speaker), and one large! the large crack has developed, it appears, directly on the seam where the front passenger airbag may deploy (i assume because the vinyl material is much thinner here than elsewhere on the dash), and i am afraid this may be a safety issue in allowing the airbag to deploy properly upon frontal impact. this is unacceptable for a six-year-old vehicle, much less a luxury vehilcle such as this acura. from what i read online, there are many other owners experiencing similar or identical issues with their tl dash, and i believe it should be covered by a recall from acura. i trust this car to the ends of the earth, but am extremely disappointed with the workmanship and quality of this, my seventh (7th), honda/acura vehicle. i might understand a cracked dashboard if the car were 20 years old or more, but not from a vehicle only six years young!
08/09/2010108900
 Hello, i have a 2004 acura tl with 109,800 miles on it. within the past three weeks, three large cracks developed on the dashboard. one is directly over the steering wheel and the other two are on the passenger side over the airbag. my concern is that the cracks will continue to spread and deploy the airbags causing a safety hazard. i purchased the car in june 2008 with 60k+ miles. at the time of purchase there were no cracks on the dashboard. i've always taken various steps to protect it from the texas sun. it's always parked in the garage, always used a sunshade up when parked outside, and always vented the sunroof and windows when it is hot outside. shanna saribalis shanna.saribalis@yahoo.com 2106273415
12/21/2009
 Crack on dashboard above passenger's side front airbags. runs entire width from windshield to glove compartment. dealers does not want to repair crack since the car is out of warranty.
04/05/201068500
 2004 acura tl cracked dashboard in several places including airbag cover.
04/25/201099000
 Multiple cracks in 2004 acura tl dashboard above the passenger air bag - seems like a possible safety issue for the deployment of the air bag in an accident as well as extremely upsetting seeing as how the car is only 6 years old. car is garage kept.
05/28/2008
 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 acura tl. the contact stated that the recall notice was not received until seven months after the failure recurred. she was concerned of the length of time that it took to receive the notification in regards to the safety issue. the failure mileage and recall number were unavailable.

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