Acura TSX problems by model year

Updated Oct 10, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 105 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Acura TSX (2005–2014). The 2012 TSX has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints: 105
Recalls: 9
Model years: 10
Worst year: 2012

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Acura TSX model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Acura TSX years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2012 Acura TSX — 33 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Steering

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2014 (3 complaints).

Every Acura TSX model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2014 TSX	3	0	0	0	3	Engine
2013 TSX	17	1	0	1	4	Steering
2012 TSX	33	1	0	1	6	Steering
2011 TSX	9	0	1	0	7	Brakes
2010 TSX	8	0	0	0	7	Airbags
2009 TSX	6	0	0	0	6	Acceleration & Cruise Control
2008 TSX	3	0	0	0	2	Steering
2007 TSX	9	0	0	0	2	Steering
2006 TSX	9	0	0	0	2	Steering
2005 TSX	8	0	1	0	2	Seats & Seat Belts

Most common Acura TSX problem areas (all years)

Steering
46 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Airbags
12 complaints
Seats & Seat Belts
7 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
5 complaints
Body & Structure
4 complaints
Acceleration & Cruise Control
3 complaints
Wheels & Tires
3 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Acura TSX received by NHTSA each month.

Acura TSX recalls

Recall 19V502000Jun 27, 20199,555 vehiclesModel years 2009–2014
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V378000May 16, 201919,138 vehiclesModel years 2009–2014
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 18V661000Sep 27, 20181,355,406 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 18V042000Jan 9, 2018691,726 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 17V545000Aug 31, 20173,257 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012
Risk: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 17V030000Jan 10, 2017977,708 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 16V346000May 24, 20162,719,386 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 13V093000Mar 15, 201376,253 vehiclesModel years 2005–2008
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 10V174000Apr 29, 2010167,255 vehiclesModel years 2005–2008
Risk: Oil leaking onto a hot exhaust pipe will generate smoke and a burning smell, and could potentially result in an under hood fire.

Other Acura models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology