Acura TSX recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 671 owner complaints for the Acura TSX (model years 2004–2014). The most reported problem area is steering (223 complaints), followed by air bags (122 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 4 | 33 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 133 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 45 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 63 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 91 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 34 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 50 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 51 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 142 | 9 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (142), 2012 (133) and 2009 (91). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Acura TSX model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 223 | 10 of 11 | |
| Air bags | 122 | 11 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 84 | 11 of 11 | |
| Service brakes | 44 | 9 of 11 | |
| Engine | 41 | 11 of 11 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V502000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2014 | 9,555 |
| 19V378000 | May 16, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2014 | 19,138 |
| 18V661000 | Sep 27, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2014 | 1,355,406 |
| 18V042000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2013 | 691,726 |
| 17V545000 | Aug 31, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2012 | 3,257 |
| 17V030000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2012 | 977,708 |
| 16V346000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2011 | 2,719,386 |
| 13V093000 | Mar 15, 2013 | Electrical system | 2004–2008 | 76,253 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 45 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 31 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.