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Acura Rl warranty claim denied?

214 manufacturer communications on file 20 warranty extensions / campaigns 1996–2017 model years covered

Having a warranty claim denied on your Acura RL can feel discouraging, especially when the repair is costly and the reasoning behind the denial isn't fully explained. You're not alone in this experience. For the Acura RL (1996–2017), the manufacturer has filed 214 official communications with NHTSA, and 20 of these are warranty extensions or service campaigns — including multiple notices addressing airbag inflator class action settlements and a documented warranty extension for 2009–14 models with the 3.7L V6 engine, related to oil control rings becoming clogged with carbon deposits.

These public filings show that certain issues on this model have been formally recognized and, in some cases, covered under extended terms — even after an initial denial. A denial is not always the final word. Many owners find that when a claim is re-examined alongside the manufacturer's own documentation, along with service records and vehicle history, the outcome can change.

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What Acura has documented for the Rl

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2022-04-08 · B18-020 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2020-03-10 · B20-006 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2020-03-10 · B20-010 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-10-02 · B19-052 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this repair are currently backordered. Acura has provided th...
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2019-08-31 · BBOM08312019 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - On January 16, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns related to e...
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2019-04-30 · B18-009 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-01-18 · B19-001 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-01-16 · BBOM01162019901 Warranty extension
Dealer message - Today, January 16, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine to address client concerns re...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-08 · B18-027 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-07 · B18-025 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-01 · B18-023 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-05-24 · BBOM05242018901 Warranty extension
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement dri...
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2017-03-24 · CUSTOMER LETTER Warranty extension
"CUSTOMER LETTER - ON SOME 2011 RL VEHICLES, THERE MAY BE A JUDDER FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCK UP CLUTCH FELT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20- 45 MPH. TO ENSURE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN OUR...
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2017-01-28 · B16-060 Warranty extension
"SERVICE BULLETIN - TO OCCUR, A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE. THIS PRODUCT UPDATE DOES NOT HAVE ANY WARRANTY TIME OR MILEAGE LIMITATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE W...
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2017-01-12 · B16-061 Warranty extension
"SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE SURGE, VIBRATION OR THE JUDDER TO OCCUR, A...
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2017-01-12 · BCA01122017901 Warranty extension
"DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 ACURA IS ANNOUNCING A PRODUCT UPDATE AND A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR MODEL YEAR 2011 ACURA RL VEHICLES TO ADDRESS TORQUE CONVERTER JUDDER, SH...
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2015-04-15 · DLR MSG - Acura Warranty extension
Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service bul...
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2008-05-09 · 06050 Warranty extension
WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. *KB AFFECTS 2002 THROUGH 2006 ACURA MODELS. UPDATED 8/15/08. *PE
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2008-05-09 · SB-06-050 Warranty extension
ACURA: WARRANTY EXTENSION: VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. A FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN MOD...
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2008-02-05 · 06-008 Warranty extension
ACURA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION: OPDS UNIT OR OPDS SENSOR TRIGGERS SRS DTC'S 15-1, 15-2, 15-3. CSC WAS RECEIVED. *N...
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2023-05-17 · B23040A
Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on J...
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2022-01-25 · B21120A
ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" w...
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2019-08-10 · B19-006
Service Bulletin - The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits. These deposits restrict the ring's ability to scrape and return oil from the cylinder wall to the...
Official NHTSA document →
2019-07-11 · DORE5C4S09
This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small....
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2019-02-14 · ONL6C502142019
Owner Notification Letter - On certain 2009-14 Acura vehicles equipped with the 3.7L V6 engine, the oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits during normal engine o...
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Common questions

Why was my Acura RL warranty claim denied?
Denials can happen for several reasons, including incomplete documentation, disputes over the cause of a defect, or claims falling outside standard coverage windows. However, manufacturers sometimes issue extended warranty coverage or service campaigns for known issues after initial denials occur, which is why reviewing your specific denial against available manufacturer filings can be worthwhile.
Can a denied warranty claim be reopened or appealed?
In many cases, yes. Denied claims can sometimes be reconsidered, particularly when additional documentation, repair records, or manufacturer communications support the claim. The process generally involves gathering relevant paperwork and formally requesting a review, though outcomes depend on the specific circumstances of each vehicle and claim.
Does the Acura RL have any known warranty extensions or recalls?
NHTSA filings show 20 warranty extensions or service campaigns among 214 total manufacturer communications for this model, including airbag inflator settlement notices and a 2009–14 3.7L V6 engine extension addressing oil control ring issues. These filings are publicly documented but coverage eligibility depends on your specific vehicle's year, condition, and repair history.
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