2012 ACURA TSX SPORT WAGON
4 recalls — 16 complaints — 22 TSBs
19V502000 Jun 27, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-201... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
19V378000 May 16, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4... Read more
18V042000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehi... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
17V030000 Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Hond... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's num... Read more
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 10 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
STEERING
May 21, 2019
Incident date: May 14, 2019
POWER STEERING MODULE DIED AT 95K... FIRST NOTICED AFTER STARTING IT UP AT THE END OF WORK DAY IN THE PARKING GARAGE. IT WAS DRIVEABLE WITH LOTS OF EXTRA MUSCLE DURING ANY KIND OF TURN. AFTER DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED BY DEALER, ISSUE DID NOT OCCUR FOR A 30 MINUTE DRIVE HOME. THE NEXT MORNING THO... Read more
STEERING
Feb 5, 2019
Incident date: Feb 1, 2019
EPS (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT) FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. AMBIENT TEMP OUTSIDE WAS -11 F. LIGHT TURNED OFF OVERNIGHT. NEXT DAY WAS FINE, -4 F, NO WARNING LIGHT, POWER STEERING ACTIVE. DAY AFTER, AT MORNING STARTUP, 20 F, LIGHT WAS BACK ON. NO POWER STEERING SINCE.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 5, 2019
Incident date: Jan 5, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH AND THE EPS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I ALMOST CRASHED AS THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN.
STEERING
Jan 5, 2019
Incident date: Jan 5, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AROUND 30 MPH AND THE EPS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I ALMOST CRASHED AS THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN.
STEERING
Sep 11, 2018
Incident date: Sep 11, 2018
VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 57K MILES AND FANTASTICALLY MAINTAINED. WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 3.5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER THIS AFTERNOON, THE POWER STEERING LIGHTS AND MESSAGE CAME UP AND THE STEERING IMMEDIATELY FAILED CAUSING PANIC FOR MY DAUGHTER'S AND MY SAFETY. THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM ADVISED OF THE PROBLEM AN... Read more
STEERING
Aug 12, 2018
Incident date: Aug 11, 2018
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL COLLECTOR ROAD POWER STEERING FAILURE MESSAGE APPEARED AND STEERING WHEEL INSTANTLY BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. FORTUNATE ABLE TO WRESTLE STEERING AND TURN INTO RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODCOMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. TURNED CAR OFF TO INVESTIGATE ISSUE. U... Read more
STEERING
Jan 22, 2018
Incident date: Jan 2, 2018
VEHICLES ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT FAILED. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENED, BUT BECAME INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON THESE CARS WITH SIMILAR MILEAGE (73,000). ACURA WILL NOT HONOR THE PART AND OWNERS HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A COMM... Read more
STEERING
Aug 20, 2017
Incident date: Apr 15, 2017
LUCKILY I WAS MAKING A VERY SLOW LEFT TURN WHEN MY POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED IN MY ACURA TSX WAGON. I WOULD PROBABLY NOT BE SITTING HERE WRITING ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE IF I WAS DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED. MY HEART WAS POUNDING OUT OF MY CHEST AS A STRUGGLED TO PULL OVER. THIS IS SO UNACCEPTABL... Read more
STEERING
Apr 13, 2017
Incident date: Apr 13, 2017
WHILE OUT ON A SHOPPING TRIP I STARTED THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR AND ALARM DISPLAYED. I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL OF THE CAR TO EXIT MY PARKING SPACE SO I CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR ONTO THE FLATBED. MY MECHANIC'S DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN... Read more
STEERING
May 18, 2016
Incident date: May 15, 2016
2012 ACURA TSX SPORTS WAGON (~31K MILES) - FAILURE OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS). LAST WEEK I PARKED THE VEHICLE WITH WHEELS TURNED TO THE LEFT AND WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR AFTER FEW MINUTES, THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, RESTARTED IT AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING CAME ... Read more
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 6, 2015
Incident date: Apr 6, 2015
DRIVING MY CAR HOME, NO OTHER TRAFFIC CLOSE BY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP, THEN A SECOND POP. BOTH SOUNDED LIKE AN IMPACT FROM SOMETHING, BUT THERE WASN'T ANYTHING AROUND. I FELT COOL AIR ON THE BACK OF MY NECK, OPENED THE SUNROOF SHADE AND SAW THAT MY GLASS WAS SHATTERED. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I COULD H... Read more
STEERING
Apr 15, 2012
Incident date: Mar 8, 2012
STEERING VIBRATES FROM 45 TO 75MPH, DEALER HAS TEST DROVE AND ALSO FELT THE VIBRATION, AND TOLD THAT IS THE TSX WAGON CHARACTISTIC, AND REFUSED TO DO A FURTHER DIAGNOSE. 2 WHEEL ALIGNMENT FOR THE 1ST 2 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP THEN 2 ROAD FORCE TIRE BALANCED AND STILL DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, THIS IS ALL ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 15, 2012
Incident date: Mar 8, 2012
STEERING VIBRATES FROM 45 TO 75MPH, DEALER HAS TEST DROVE AND ALSO FELT THE VIBRATION, AND TOLD THAT IS THE TSX WAGON CHARACTISTIC, AND REFUSED TO DO A FURTHER DIAGNOSE. 2 WHEEL ALIGNMENT FOR THE 1ST 2 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP THEN 2 ROAD FORCE TIRE BALANCED AND STILL DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, THIS IS ALL ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 12, 2012
Incident date: Jan 10, 2012
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR IN FRONT SLOWS DOWN, I LET OFF OF ACCELERATOR, THEN PRESS DOWN ON ACCELERATOR AGAIN WHEN APPROPRIATE, THE CAR STALLS AND THEN LEAPS FORWARD. THIS CAUSES AN IMMEDIATE PROBLEM AND THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED OR THE CAR IN FRONT GETS REAR ENDED. THE ACURA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 12, 2012
Incident date: Jan 10, 2012
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR IN FRONT SLOWS DOWN, I LET OFF OF ACCELERATOR, THEN PRESS DOWN ON ACCELERATOR AGAIN WHEN APPROPRIATE, THE CAR STALLS AND THEN LEAPS FORWARD. THIS CAUSES AN IMMEDIATE PROBLEM AND THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED OR THE CAR IN FRONT GETS REAR ENDED. THE ACURA... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 12, 2012
Incident date: Jan 10, 2012
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP LIGHT AND THE CAR IN FRONT SLOWS DOWN, I LET OFF OF ACCELERATOR, THEN PRESS DOWN ON ACCELERATOR AGAIN WHEN APPROPRIATE, THE CAR STALLS AND THEN LEAPS FORWARD. THIS CAUSES AN IMMEDIATE PROBLEM AND THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED OR THE CAR IN FRONT GETS REAR ENDED. THE ACURA... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2012 ACURA TSX SPORT WAGON
2012 Acura TSX TSX Sport Wagon SW FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 9.9% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 ACURA TSX SPORT WAGON
22 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 2 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
BPaS02262021905
Feb 26, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
BPaS02102021903
Feb 10, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
BPaS01222021905
Jan 22, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
BPaS01222021905
Jan 22, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
BPaS01222021905
Jan 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
BPaS01062021905
Jan 6, 2021
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
BPaS01062021905
Jan 6, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
BPaS12102020
Dec 10, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understan
B20-011
Mar 10, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
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 Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
B20-011
Mar 10, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
ONL6E108202019
Aug 20, 2019
010000 STEERING
Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle's steering may feel heavier than normal - or is hard to turn - particularly when the vehicle is not moving because of an electric power steering (EPS) control unit failure. If this happens, either the
B19-021
Jul 11, 2019
010000 STEERING
Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels heavie
BBOM06012019901
Jun 1, 2019
010000 STEERING
"Dealer Message - On April 19, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 Acura TL vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (EPS) system. Today, June 1, 2019, Acura is announcing a vehicle populatio
B19-021
May 31, 2019
010000 STEERING
Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty covers vehicles where the steering feels heavie
B18-058
May 10, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair descr
B19-002
Jan 18, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
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 Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
B18-058
Oct 10, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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 driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
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 driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
SB-12-001
Jan 12, 2012
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-12-001
Jan 12, 2012
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ACURA: UPDATE ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES REGARDING TESTING OF ALTERNATORS WITH THE GR8 ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE THAT IS INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
ACURA TSX SPORT WAGON — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA TSX SPORT WAGON across all model years (2011–2014).
13
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths