The 1991 Acura Legend has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 61,388 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT01V0530002001-02-2247,158 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HAD SEPARATE SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR SEAT BACK. A TRANSISTOR IN THE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence
THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 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 1-800-382-2238.
POWER TRAIN91V0650001991-04-1714,230 affected
Defect
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.
Consequence
WHEN THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IS DAMAGED, THE SHIFT LEVERPOSITION MAY NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULDRESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH REDESIGNED ASSEMBLIES.
Complaints by component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
59
2fires
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
11
9crashes6injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
1crashes
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
2crashes2injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
5
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
5
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
4
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
4
Total complaints158
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“[xxx] with the g [xxx] xxxx xxxx 1989 acura legend jh4k michelin 205-60-r15 dod hnp2 011x 5112 dod hnp2 011x 5112 mc26920605t michelin defender grnx 51440 205/60r15 91t,51440 ntb invoice [xxx] order number [xxx] mileage 96168 mil now 126971 use of tires 30,803 on 90,000 cover…”
“My vehicle was bought in 2006 and someone forged the signature 2008. Therefore, I am reporting a stolen legend acura.I reported to the dmv and I also had insurance on it but the dmv his it the vin number from me and claimed that I never had a vehicle but the had my insurance listed for the vehicle.”
“Dt: the contact stated the replacement brake pads wore out prematurely. The wheels on the vehicle were covered with brake dust within three days of the replacement. He replaced the brake pads with an after market brand and this corrected the problem. The acura replacement brake pad part number was…”
“Dt: the contact stated the replacement brake pads wore out prematurely. The wheels on the vehicle were covered with brake dust within three days of the replacement. He replaced the brake pads with an after market brand and this corrected the problem. The acura replacement brake pad part number was…”
“The vehicle experienced transmission problems. *bf there was noise on the inside of the vehicle, poor gas mileage, jerking when shifting gears, current (uneasy driving conditions), and have experienced problems with the third re-built transmission when downshifting the gears up during stops…”
“The vehicle experienced transmission problems. *bf there was noise on the inside of the vehicle, poor gas mileage, jerking when shifting gears, current (uneasy driving conditions), and have experienced problems with the third re-built transmission when downshifting the gears up during stops…”
“Consumer was driving about 45-50 mph and suddenly another vehicle stopped right in front of consumer's vehicle, and it ran right into the rear of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.*ak”
“While driving 55 mph consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was towed home. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Acura Legend as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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