2010 ACURA TSX

7 recalls, 86 complaints - 83 TSBs

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.

9,555 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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

19,138 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississipp... 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 November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.

1,355,406 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

691,726 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have in... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

3,257 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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

977,708 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot ... 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 inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

2,719,386 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

86 total complaints 9 crashes 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	19
SERVICE BRAKES	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
ENGINE	6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
SEAT BELTS	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
STEERING	3
POWER TRAIN	3

Incident date: Aug 4, 2025

2019 Camry se would not accelerate and rpm’s would escalate without making car move. Car has had complete maintenance on a regular basis. There have been no prior lights on or alerts until my son’s car stalled in traffic almost leading to side collision. Once it was plugged up to computer shows ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2025

Incident date: Apr 5, 2022

Purchased the car in August 2024 from Carvana, September the car shuts off at red light. Was told to replace the alternator. Shop replaced alternator but car still was cutting off while in parked or at complete stop. Was told to replace the battery, replaced the battery and months later car still sh... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2022

My car start showing me error "Side marker light defective" but all the lights seems to work properly, none of them is off.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2022

When it’s gets cold. The o rings inside coolant pipes start leaking on these trucks. There should be a recall for this.

Incident date: Aug 23, 2022

Driving 60 mph and my power steering went out on me and I almost missed the curve and into oncoming traffic. Could have cost some lives! Took it to dodge dealer and the guy told me it was a huge problem with trucks like mine and there are no new parts to fix it. My truck has 60,000 miles on it and I... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2022

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 328i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was smoke coming out from the exhaust pipe, and there was a burning smell coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was d... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2019

I would like the recall defect fixed on my vehicle. It’s been a year since the recall came out. It’s a serious recall involving possible loss of life and no consumer should be exposed to this deadly risk. Make GM move forward and quickly fix this defect in its cars.

Incident date: Aug 12, 2019

Coolant keeps disappearing with no sign of leaking, only possibly on the ground when my car sit. Engine keeps overheating and smoke comes out of air vents. Recall that is out now is what seems to be the issue but does not cover my Ford focus.

Incident date: Aug 12, 2019

The car shuts off while driving. The dealership can’t re-create and isn’t sure what the problem is.

Incident date: Apr 26, 2021

My car has stalled over 50 times since I’ve had my vehicle less than 90 days and they can’t seem to figure out what’s going on I had the car looked at over 3 times

Incident date: Sep 1, 2020

WHEN DRIVING RANDOMLY SIGN SHOWS UP FOR "CHECK ENGINE OIL". SIGN'S SHOWS UP WITH PRESSING BRAKE, MAKING TURNS, GOING OVER SPEED-BUMPS. SIGN WILL DISAPPEAR BUT WILL COME ON, AFTER ANYONE OF THE ABOVE HAS OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENS ON LOCAL ROADS, HIGHWAYS, INNER CITY, AND SPEED BUMPS.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2020

Incident date: Dec 4, 2017

MY CAR MODEL IS ONE OF MANY HONDA VEHICLES RECALLED IN 2019. THE CAR WARNS ME ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONS EACH TIME I START THE VEHICLE. I REPORTED TO ACURA BUT NO ANSWER TO MY CONCERNS AND I'M VERY FRUSTRATED DRIVING MY CAR KNOWING THE AIRBAG MAY NOT PROTECT ME DURING ACCIDENTS.

Incident date: Dec 4, 2017

Incident date: Jun 10, 2014

THE CAR DOOR LOCKS, OR DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS, HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES ( EACH DOOR AT LEAST TWICE) IN FIVE YEARS. THE CAR IS NOW EIGHT YEARS OLD AND ALL THE ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED AGAIN. THE SAFETY ISSUE ARISES WHEN THE DOOR SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AFTER REACHING 10MPH, BUT THEY DO NOT DUE TO ACTUA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2014

Incident date: Dec 11, 2017

ON DECEMBER 11 , 2017, I TURNED MY CAR ON START AND IT STARTED SHOWING ME THREE WARNING LIGHTS. I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT ON AGAIN AND THE LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. I TURNED ON MY CAR THE NEXT DAY AND THE LIGHTS ARE STILL SHOWING. ITS ASKING TO FIX THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. MY CAR IS DETECTING OR HAS A PROBL... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 2017

TO SEE IF THE CAR HAS A RECALL

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

I CALLED TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE AIRBAGS TO BE REPLACED AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND WOULD ORDER THEM AND CALL ME BACK. THEY NEVER RECEIVED THE NEW AIRBAGS AND DID NOT CALL ME. I HAVE CALLED AGAIN AND WILL CALL AGAIN THIS WEEK.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2017

THE AIR BAG SYSTEM APPEARS ON THE SCREAM OF THE CAR AND ITS BEAPING ALL THE TIME ANNOUNCING THE AIR BAG SISTEM ITS BAD

Incident date: Apr 29, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE MOUTH AND SUSTAINED MILD STOMACH PAIN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE C... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Mar 13, 2017

TAKATA RECALL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V-346 MFR CAMPAIGN ID: KA7 CAMPAIGN DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL DATE: 05/23/2016 RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN 10 MONTHS AND NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. THIS IS NOT TIMELY AND AFFECTS MY SAFETY.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL - STILL WAITING OVER 1 YEAR FOR REPLACEMENT BAGS TO BE INSTALLED. I LIVE IN THE SOUTH, WHERE THE HAZARD SEEMS TO BE MORE PREVALENT BECAUSE OF THE WARMER TEMPERATURES.

Incident date: Oct 17, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2016

TAKATA RECALL - DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED ON JULY 20TH, 2016 AND AS OF SEPTEMBER 23, MY REPLACEMENT PART HAS NOT ARRIVED. (CERRITOS ACURA, CA). I CALLED CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY WILL FORWARD LOANER CAR REQUEST TO CASE MANAGER TO POSSIBLY SUPPLY A LOANER CAR. MY COMPLAINT TO YOUR AGENCY IS THAT I HAVE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2016

THE RECALL WAS ISSUED MAY 2016. PASSENGERS NOT ALLOWED IN FRONT SEAT. REMEDY STILL NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS SEPTEMBER, 14, 2016. I HAVE CHILDREN AND NEED THE SEATING. MY CHILDREN ARE CATCHING THE BUS, OR I AM BORROWING VEHICLES. IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE WE RECEIVE A LOANER CAR

Incident date: Jul 8, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFAC... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2016

WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER ACURA PART NO.: 73162-TL2-305ZA BECOME LOOSE. IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND/OR INJURIES TO OTHER MOTORIST OR PEDESTRIAN ON THE STREET. IT BECOME LOOSE WITH NO REASON. LOOK THOSE WEBSITE: HTTP://ACURAZINE.COM/FORUMS/SECOND-GENERATION-TSX-DISCUSSI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 30 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CHEST INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 18, 2016

TAKATA RECALL - I RECIEVED NOTIFICATION ON JULY 17TH, 2016 ABOUT A RECALL FOR MY 2010 ACURA TSX. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT, I WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST FOR PARTS AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE 90-120 DAYS FOR PARTS. I THEN REQUESTED A DIFFERENT VEHICLE TO DRIVE WHICH WAS DENIED.... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2016

HAZE OVER LIGHT

Incident date: Feb 13, 2016

BRAKES FAILED ON THREE CONSECUTIVE DAYS DURING COLD SPELL (TEENS WITH WIND CHILL -10 TO 10F) THE FIRST TIME I HAD PULLED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT THE SUPERMARKET AND WAS HEADING TOWARDS THE EXIT. I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS NOT SLOWING AS I APPROACHED THE STREET ALTHOUGH I WAS EXERTING CONSIDERABLE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 26, 2010

2010 ACURA TSX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND VSA LIGHT ISSUES. *SMD THE DEALER FOUND THE WHEEL SENSOR ON THE LEFT FRONT WAS BAD, DUE TO INTERNAL FAILURE THE DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR. THEY ALSO FOUND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS LEAKING GREASE AND CAUSED THE WHEEL SEN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 26, 2010

Incident date: Nov 15, 2015

BOTH REAR MAIN BRAKE LIGHTS HAVE FAILED. FUSE REPLACED AND LIGHTBULBS STILL DOES NOT WORK. INTERNET SEEMS TO POINT TO WIRING UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE, BEFORE THE FUSEBOX. SAFETY ISSUE. THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT DOES WORK.

Incident date: Nov 15, 2015

Incident date: Jul 9, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED APPROXIMATELY ONE HALF QUART OF OIL EVERY THOUSAND MILES. THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2010

IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS, SUCH AS RAIN, IF YOU NEED TO ACCELERATE, THE TRACTION CONTROL CUTS POWER PRACTICALLY COMPLETELY, SO IF YOU ARE AT A STOP SIGN, AND TRY TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION, IF YOU CAN GET THE TRACTION CONTROL TO NOT ENGAGE YOU CAN MOVE PRETTY QUICKLY ACROSS THE INTERSECTION, IF IT'S ... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2012

THIS TSX HAS HAD THREE DIFFERENT DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS GO OUT. PASSENGER DOOR AT 30K MIKES, DRIVER DOOR AT 45K MILES AND REAR PASSENGER DOOR AT 75K MILES. WHILE THE FIRST TWO WERE UNDER WARRANTY THE LAST ONE ISN'T AND COSTS $460 FOR THE ACURA DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SEEMS THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL IT... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2010 ACURA TSX

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	20.0	28.0	23.0	Premium	$3,300
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	30.0	25.0	Premium	$3,050
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	27.0	21.0	Premium	$3,600

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 ACURA TSX

83 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
140000 AIR BAGS	11
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	8
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	5
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	4
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	4
010000 STEERING	4

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a re

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

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

140000 AIR BAGS

020000 SUSPENSION

This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part f

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2009-11 TSX L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty extension does not a

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

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2009-11 TSX L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty extension does not

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

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.

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Service bulletin - There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the A/C system you are working on.

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2009-11 TSX L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first. Under certain specific circumstan

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE PISTON RINGS AND PISTONS FOR 2009-11 TSX L4 TO 8 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 125,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTAN

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

140000 AIR BAGS

TECH2TECH VIDEO - AIRBAG INFLATOR INSTALLATION TIPS. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD.

140000 AIR BAGS

TECH2TECH VIDEO - AIRBAG INFLATOR INSTALLATION TIPS. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

140000 AIR BAGS

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.

010000 STEERING

SERVICE BULLETIN - REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN A CLICKING NOISE IS HEARD DURING TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL . THE STEERING WHEEL TAB THAT ENGAGES THE STEERING WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR HAS TOO MUCH PLAY.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.

350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNERS NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION OF ENGINE PISTONS AND PISTON RINGS DUE TO STICKING WHICH RESULT IN HIGH ENGINE OIL USAGE *CN

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE PISTON RINGS AND PISTONS FOR 2009-11 TSX L4 TO 8 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 125,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE WARRANTY EXTENSION DOES NOT

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service bulletin 11-021, ProductUpdate:SoftwareUpdatetoImproveFuelInjec

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Service bulletin - Remove both windshield side trim pieces, and replace any retainers that are loose or missing. Then, reinstall the trim pieces.

160000 STRUCTURE

Service bulletin - Remove both windshield side trim pieces, and replace any retainers that are loose or missing. Then, reinstall the trim pieces.

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin - The starter motor intermittently grinds in cold weather. The starter clutch housing may be out of specification, causing uneven loading between the clutch roller and the starter pinion.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. To fully understand

020000 SUSPENSION

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

010000 STEERING

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the pulsation/vibration in the front brake when braking. To fully understand the cause of this cond

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

020000 SUSPENSION

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

010000 STEERING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

ACURA: INFORMATION IN THE SERVICE NEWS, FROM MANUFACTURER, REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES OF TROUBLESHOOTING, INSTALLATION, REPLACING, SERVICING AND REPAIRING VARIOUS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *PE

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

ACURA: FRONT SUSPENSION CLUNK IN HOT WEATHER. A CLUNK IS HEARD IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER IRREGULAR SURFACES AND IN HOT WEATHER. THE NOISE GOES AWAY TEMPORARILY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LIFTED IN THE AIR AND THEN RETURNED TO THE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ACURA: SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE FUEL INJECTOR AND VTC TIMING. *KB

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

ACURA: STEERING WHEEL MAKES CLICKING NOISES, THAT MAY BE CAUSED BY BURRS WITHIN STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ASSEMBLY INTERMITTENTLY BIND, ON UPPER STEERING COLUMN. MODEL 2010-2012 TSX. *PE UPDATED ON 4/17/2013. MODEL 2013 TSX UPDATE. *K

010000 STEERING

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ACURA: BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL, THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT TWO SECONDS DURING A COLD STARTUP. *RM UPDATE 11/5/12. *PE

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

ACURA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UPDATED INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ROOF MOLDING THAT LIFT IN MIDDLE DURING HIGH WINDS AND FRONT OR REAR RETENTION CLIP COMES LOOSE. *PE

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

ACURA: ON SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, THE RETAINERS HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR ARE MISSING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE ON BOTH WINDSHIELD SIDE TRIM PIECES. *PE

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

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

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE FUEL INJECTOR AND VTC TIMING AT COLD START MAY CREATE DEPOSITS ON THE OIL CONTROL RINGS THAT COULD CAUSE INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. 2009 & 11 TSX L4. *RM UPDATED 1

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

012000 STEERING:COLUMN

ACURA: WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A POPPING OR CLICKING NOISE. LIKELY FROM A BEARING PROBLEM. *RM

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

ACURA: WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A POPPING OR CLICKING NOISE. LIKELY FROM A BEARING PROBLEM. *RM

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

ACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE PRESSURE VALVE STEM INSTALLATION, TRAILER STABILITY MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON, ENGINE OIL APPLICATION GUIDE, NEW SOFTWARE, NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID, NOTCHY STEERI

ACURA TSX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ACURA TSX across all model years (2004, 2014).

51 Total Recalls

855 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

58 Reported Crashes

6 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

ACURA TSX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2014	3	8	View
2013	4	40	View
2012	6	158	View
2011	7	52	View
2010 (current)	7	86
2009	6	113	View
2008	3	42	View
2007	3	29	View
2006	4	68	View
2005	4	64	View
2004	4	195	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
MDX	510	4,287	View
TLX	340	1,306	View
RDX	335	2,540	View
ILX	275	337	View
RLX	187	163	View
NSX	161	20	View
INTEGRA	132	758	View
TLX TYPE S	120	2	View

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2010 ACURA TSX

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