NHTSA Data Explorer
Acura TSX
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
684
Active records
Recalls
13
Active records
TSBs
144
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
2
Injuries
31
Crashes
45
Fires
5
Top reported issues — Acura TSX
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Steering behavior
Operating state
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Fluid issue
Safety restraint behavior
Braking behavior
Engine behavior
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Electrical issue
Lighting behavior
HVAC behavior
Thermal issue
Vibration/harshness
Access/entry issue
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Recent change
Smell
Communication/network issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2013 ACURA TSX
Filed May 28, 2026
ABS / VSA module failed at 90k miles causing spongy brakes. Acura quoted me $3500 for a new module which is more than the value of the car.
2004 ACURA TSX
Filed Apr 21, 2026
While driving the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly shutoff and powered on again. After do some diagnostics we determined is was the ECU/ECM. The ECM has corrosion on the top which caused salty water to eat through the lid. Doing some research this vehicle make and model has recall but doesn’t show up under my vin. I’ve contacted the manufacturer which was willing to help but the dealership seems to not want to help since no recall was under the vin so the manufacturer “HONDA” has closed the case…
2012 ACURA TSX
Filed Jan 16, 2026
Traction control didn’t work, and the large OEM seats did not hug my body as advertised, causing bodily injury when struck by another vehicle, “t-bone” on passenger side.
2010 ACURA TSX
Filed Aug 4, 2025
When i was driving home from work - my sunroof on my 2010 tsx . Just shattered while i was driving , lucky i had the sunroof visor closed at the time ..
2011 ACURA TSX
Filed Jul 23, 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Acura TSX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V661000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact attempted to contact the dealer; however, the contact was unable to speak with a representative. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the contact was only able to reach an automated system that…
2012 ACURA TSX
Filed Jun 28, 2025
On two occasions my college aged daughter was driving this vehicle when the steering wheel became inoperative. There was an error message on the dash about checking the power steering system. There was also an icon displaying with a steering wheel. Luckily she was only in a parking lot when this happened and was able to stop. SHE WAS GETTING READY TO DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE. Had she reached the interstate she would have been in a bad accident. Come to find out this is a known issue with the…
2012 ACURA TSX
Filed Jun 17, 2025
2012 Acura TSX Sportwagon: Brought car to independent mechanic who diagnosed power steering failure as requiring replacement of Power Steering Control Module. Acura has a TSB or Technical Service Bulletin #19-021 regarding this issue. The car is very difficult to steer and is dangerous to drive because the driver is unable to steer quickly. Also the turning radius is essentially reduced as well. An Acura dealer is scheduled to examine the vehicle on 6/20/2025. The failure first appeared…
2013 ACURA TSX
Filed Jun 6, 2025
The airbags did not deploy when I got in the front end accident
2012 ACURA TSX
Filed May 28, 2025
A Check Power Steering light on the dashboard came on suddenly leaving me unable to steer the car at all. After re-starting the car several times, the light went off. The car manual indicated pumping the accelerator may cause this symptom, and--given the light had gone off--I drove the car home. However, after trying again to drive the car, the light is back on. Online Acura forums indicate there is a common issue with the EPS control unit but no recall has been issued even though American…
2004 ACURA TSX
Filed Apr 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2004 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound that was coming from the instrument cluster. The contact stated that upon decelerating to come to a stop, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that while the vehicle was rolling, the contact shifted to neutral(N), restarted the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure had been a recurring failure. The contact became aware that the VIN…