2002 Acura TL Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH…
NHTSA campaign 01V166001 · Seat Belts · filed May 24, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-999-1009.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Acura TL recalls
- 2001–2002 Acura CL and 7 other models — These vehicles may have received a replacement driver…
- 1998–2001 Acura CL and 9 other models — These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag…
- 2003 Acura CL and 11 other models — These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag…
- 2013 Acura Ilx and 9 other models — These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag…
- 2003 Acura CL and 16 other models — Affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag…
Other campaigns involving Acura vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V166001. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.