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Campaign 16V061 Posted January 29, 2016 2,232,187 units

2005-2016 Acura Rl/Rdx Recall 16V061: Air Bag

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 31, 2026

Recall 16V061 covers 2,232,187 2005-2016 Acura vehicles for driver air bag inflators that can rupture. Repair is free at franchised Acura dealers.

Acura is recalling 2,232,187 2005-2016 vehicles, including Rdx, Rl, and Cr-V models, because the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator is susceptible to moisture intrusion. In a crash that deploys the air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments into occupants; the dealer repair will be free once Acura opens it.

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What's wrong?

The driver frontal air bag in the 2005-2016 Acura recall sits in the steering wheel. It uses a dual-stage inflator, a metal device that produces gas to fill the air bag during a crash. The stages let the system adjust deployment force for the crash conditions and driver position.

The problem is inside the inflator. Moisture intrusion can reach the inflator material after years of exposure to high absolute humidity, which means heavy moisture in the air. Takata identified the defect in the driver frontal air bag inflators, and Acura based this recall on that determination. With enough moisture exposure and manufacturing variation, the inflator can rupture instead of deploying as designed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The vehicle can look and drive normally, and the driver air bag light does not have to come on before an affected inflator ruptures.

Who's affected?

The scope runs from 2005 through 2016 and includes passenger cars, SUVs, and a pickup, all tied to the driver-side front air bag inflator module.

2005 Acura Rl front air bag
2006 Acura Rl front air bag
2007 Honda Cr-V front air bag
2007 Honda Ridgeline front air bag
2007 Acura Rl front air bag
Units affected2,232,187
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

In a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send metal fragments toward the driver or passengers, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before the inflator ruptures, so treat an included VIN as a priority repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Acura dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2016 Acura Rl, Cr-V, Ridgeline, Rdx, Fit, Tl, Zdx, Ilx, Cr-Z, Insight, or Fit EV is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for Acura owner-letter instructions before scheduling the final dealer repair.
  3. Call Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138 with questions and reference recall number 16V061 when you call.
  4. Contact a franchised Acura dealer once Acura confirms the driver frontal air bag inflator replacement is open for your VIN.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Acura mailed one, or give the dealer recall number 16V061 and Acura recall numbers JY0, JY1, and JY2.

What happens at the repair

The final dealer repair is not listed as available yet. Once Acura opens the repair, an Acura technician will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, and parts and labor will be free under the recall. The repair targets the inflator inside the dual-stage driver air bag assembly, the part identified in recall 16V061. The manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan is on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related driver air bag inflator repair before the recall notice, keep your invoice and payment records so the service desk can review the claim path under that plan.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

January 29, 2016 Dealer notification began
February 3, 2016 NHTSA published the recall
March 14, 2016 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
February 22, 2017 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V061?

Recall 16V061 covers 2,232,187 2005-2016 Acura vehicles with driver frontal air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment after moisture intrusion. Metal fragments can strike the driver or occupants, causing serious injury or death. Acura dealers replace the inflator for free.

What should I do if my 2005-2016 Acura vehicle is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V061. If it is, call a franchised Acura dealer and ask for the driver frontal air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall number 16V061 and Acura recall numbers JY0, JY1, and JY2 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Acura dealers replace the driver frontal air bag inflator free of charge under recall 16V061. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Acura dealer.

What is the safety risk in recall 16V061?

The risk is metal-fragment injury during an air bag deployment. In a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator can rupture and send fragments toward the driver or occupants. Recall 16V061 lists serious injury or death as the official consequence.

What if I bought this Acura used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner or where the vehicle was purchased. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Acura dealer with recall number 16V061 if your vehicle is included.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V061000
Acura customer service1-888-234-2138
NHTSA recall #16V061
NHTSA recall # (full)16V061000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →