2013 ACURA TSX
4 recalls, 40 complaints - 50 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
18V661000 Sep 27, 2018
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
40 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 18 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 28, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2025
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.
SERVICE BRAKES
May 28, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2025
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 6, 2025
Incident date: May 25, 2025
Car was off keys inside car and all doors locked
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 17, 2024
Incident date: May 4, 2024
Recall for HECU fuse. Dealer made appointment to fix the cancelled saying fix was no longer available by Kia. Kia should not have said there is a remedy available when there is not.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 12, 2023
Incident date: Jul 4, 2023
I turned my vehicle on and noticed the instrument panel screen was completely off. I tried to turn it off and on again and it stayed off. I had to drive home with no instrument panel. after 5 hours I turned on the truck and it finally came on
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 7, 2023
Incident date: Jul 4, 2023
Cruise control suddenly ceased operating and I believe that is disabling the automatic collision avoidance system.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jun 16, 2023
Incident date: Jun 15, 2023
We have recently experienced a significant and concerning increase in incidents of phantom braking and have thus far been unable to receive an adequate response from Tesla. We have had at least six instances of this occurring today, 16-Jun-2023 in the first 6-7 hours of our cross-country drive, an... Read more
Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness
Jun 21, 2022
Incident date: Jun 20, 2022
After the harness is clipped in place and tightened as directed, you can pull the straps forward (including my 3yo child was able to do this) and loosen the straps of the harness without pressing on the release button. The harness pulls loose and will not stay locked in place. I also tried to simula... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 27, 2021
Incident date: Sep 24, 2021
On Friday, September 24, 2021 when I went around a curve my car felt like the vehicle stability assist was trying to kick on. However, no warning light came on and I was not going to fast for the weather or road conditions. I did not hit any pot holes or anything else to cause the part to fail. W... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 22, 2021
Incident date: Jul 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag sensor warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was a... Read more
STEERING
Mar 24, 2021
Incident date: Mar 24, 2021
POWER STEERING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR THIS MORNING, STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN
STEERING
Feb 6, 2021
Incident date: Feb 5, 2021
DRIVING STRAIGHT ROAD IN TOWN GOING MAYBE 40 MPH, ALERT CAME ON SAYING CHECK POWER STEERING. WHEEL EXTREMELY HARD TO MANUEVER, BARELY TURNED INTO CLOSEST PARKING LOT. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY SITTING AT A SHOP WAITING TO BE FIXED, WHATEVER THAT MEANS.... Read more
STEERING
Dec 3, 2020
Incident date: Dec 2, 2020
CANNOT TURN WHEEL, IT'S VERY DIFFICULT
AIR BAGS
Dec 3, 2020
Incident date: Dec 2, 2020
CANNOT TURN WHEEL, IT'S VERY DIFFICULT
STEERING
Nov 19, 2020
Incident date: Nov 12, 2020
STEERING LOCKED UP AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED, IT WAS OK. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING. REAL SAFETY HAZARD.
STEERING
Sep 30, 2020
Incident date: Sep 30, 2020
CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM DISPLAYED AND THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. HAD TO MOVE STEERING WITH FORCE.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 8, 2020
Incident date: Aug 10, 2020
THE SUN VISOR HAS BECOME DEFECTIVE AND INHIBITS VISIBILITY. THE INTERNAL CLIP HAS WORN OUT, CANNOT BE REPLACED, AND HAS BECOME DEFECTIVE. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED WITH MY PREVIOUS VEHICLE, 2006 HONDA CIVIC, AND WAS RESOLVED THROUGH A CLASS ACTIO... Read more
STEERING
Sep 7, 2020
Incident date: Sep 6, 2020
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STRAIGHT ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND I GOT A MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOAD. IT SAID THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING SYSTEM MAY NOT BE WORKING. I TURNED OFF THE CAR. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, WITHIN 1 MIN, THE WHEEL LOCKED AGAIN. THANK GOD ... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 13, 2020
Incident date: Feb 8, 2020
VEHICLE IS MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE VTC ACTUATOR, IT IS MAKING RATTLE SOUND ON A COLD START. MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILLING TO ACCEPT THE DEFECT PART.
POWER TRAIN
Feb 13, 2020
Incident date: Feb 8, 2020
VEHICLE IS MANUFACTURED WITH DEFECTIVE VTC ACTUATOR, IT IS MAKING RATTLE SOUND ON A COLD START. MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILLING TO ACCEPT THE DEFECT PART.
STEERING
Aug 25, 2019
Incident date: Aug 24, 2019
ON MY WAY TO WORK LAST NIGHT WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO TURN. THEN LIGHTS STARTING FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD SAYING CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I WAS AFRAID FOR MY LIFE AS THIS IS DANGEROUS. I DID SAFELY MAKE IT TO WORK. AT THIS TIME I A... Read more
STEERING
Aug 7, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
THE AUTOMATIC STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHEN I WAS TRYING TO REVERSE OUT OF THE PARKING LOT. CAR WAS ONLY PARKED FOR 15 MINUTES IN THE LOT. CAR ONLY HAS 32K
STEERING
Jul 8, 2019
Incident date: Apr 20, 2019
OUR NON-MOVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HARD REAR-END COLLISION AT A IN CITY TRAFFIC WAITING TO MAKE A LEGAL TURN. A WEEK LATER VEHICLE LOST STEERING MOBILITY. WE HAD BATON ROUGE, LA ACURA DEALERSHIP RUN A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY FAILED TO DETERMINE IF THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH REAR-END... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Apr 25, 2019
Incident date: Apr 17, 2019
MY 2013 ACURA TSX EPS SYSTEM WENT OUT AND I BOUGHT A NEW ONE THROUGH ACURA AND INSTALLED IT MYSELF AND COME TO FIND OUT IT DID NOT WORK, SAME ERROR IS OCCURRING. DASH IS SAY CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND SAME CODE POPS UP FOR THE EPS MODULE. WILL BE CONTACTING THE DEALER I PURCHASED FROM TO GET RE... Read more
STEERING
Apr 15, 2019
Incident date: Apr 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. SPREEN ACURA (8101 AUTO DR, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504, (951) 335-8955) WAS NOTIFIED AND INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT ISSUED A STEERING RECAL... Read more
STEERING
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
WHILE I WAS IN MOTION AND TURNING MY CAR RIGHT TO PARK, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL STOPPED RESPONDING. AFTER STARTING THE CAR THREE TIMES, THE POWER STEERING WORKED AGAIN. I DROVE THE CAR ON THE STREET FOR 10 MINUTES AND MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. MY CAR... Read more
STEERING
Dec 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 21, 2016
THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MODULE FAILED AT 45000 MILES. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX AND ACURA IS NOT WILLING TO HELP. IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM BECAUSE VEHICLES SEEM TO BE COMPUTERS MORE THAN ANYTHING THESE DAYS.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 12, 2018
Incident date: Jun 21, 2016
THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MODULE FAILED AT 45000 MILES. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE FIX AND ACURA IS NOT WILLING TO HELP. IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM BECAUSE VEHICLES SEEM TO BE COMPUTERS MORE THAN ANYTHING THESE DAYS.
STEERING
Nov 16, 2018
Incident date: Nov 15, 2018
POWER STEERING SYSTEM ABRUPTLY CUT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I WAS FORCED TO TRY AND GET THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER STEERING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
STEERING
Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 17, 2018
THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT ON WHEN I STARTED THE CAR. TRIED TO DRIVE THE CAR AND IT WAS VERY STIFF.THE CAR WAS HARD TO DRIVE ABOVE 20 MPH. THE NEXT MORNING THE LIGHT WAS OFF AND THE STEERING WAS NORMAL. WENT TO DEALER AND THEY STATED THE EPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT $ 1,700
AIR BAGS
Jul 9, 2018
Incident date: Jan 9, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V042000 (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 DEALE... Read more
STEERING
Jul 5, 2018
Incident date: Jul 4, 2018
TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY LITTLE BROTHER FROM 4TH OF JULY ACTIVITIES WHEN THE POWER STEERING EPS SYSTEM GAVE OUT. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. BESIDES MY CAR ONLY HAVING 61,000 MILES, THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BAD AS I WAS ON A VERY BUSY ROAD. MY CAR ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 15, 2018
Incident date: Jan 15, 2018
TAKATA RECALL, I RECEIVED A LETTER BY MAIL THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY THE TAKATA RECALL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 26, 2017
Incident date: Aug 14, 2017
ACURA INSULATION ON ELECTRICAL WIRES ATTRACT RODENTS. 3 WIRES WERE CHEWED UP BY RODENTS. $380 TO REPAIR.
STEERING
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 11, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WARING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 4, 2014
Incident date: May 12, 2013
EPS STEERING ISSUES FIRST REPORTED TO ACURA APPROXIMATELY 250 MILES. HOOD VIBRATION ISSUES AT 3800 MILES. ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STABILITY TRACKING ISSUES, AUTOMOBILE CANNOT BE DRIVEN IN STRAIGHT LINE. THE EPS SYSTEM IN THIS VIN PLATFORM AND MANY OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAS SERIOUS & WELL DOCUMENTE... Read more
STEERING
Aug 4, 2014
Incident date: May 12, 2013
EPS STEERING ISSUES FIRST REPORTED TO ACURA APPROXIMATELY 250 MILES. HOOD VIBRATION ISSUES AT 3800 MILES. ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STABILITY TRACKING ISSUES, AUTOMOBILE CANNOT BE DRIVEN IN STRAIGHT LINE. THE EPS SYSTEM IN THIS VIN PLATFORM AND MANY OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAS SERIOUS & WELL DOCUMENTE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 4, 2014
Incident date: May 12, 2013
EPS STEERING ISSUES FIRST REPORTED TO ACURA APPROXIMATELY 250 MILES. HOOD VIBRATION ISSUES AT 3800 MILES. ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING STABILITY TRACKING ISSUES, AUTOMOBILE CANNOT BE DRIVEN IN STRAIGHT LINE. THE EPS SYSTEM IN THIS VIN PLATFORM AND MANY OTHER MANUFACTURERS HAS SERIOUS & WELL DOCUMENTE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jul 17, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
2013 ACURA TSX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON, HE NOTICED A BIG SHADOW IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. HE BELIEVED IT POSED A SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT WHEN DRIVING DOWN A WINDING AND HILLY ROAD. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 17, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
2013 ACURA TSX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON, HE NOTICED A BIG SHADOW IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. HE BELIEVED IT POSED A SAFETY HAZARD AT NIGHT WHEN DRIVING DOWN A WINDING AND HILLY ROAD. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED WHEN ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 ACURA TSX
2013 Acura TSX 4 DR 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.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2013 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) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Premium | $3,150 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Premium | $3,050 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,450 |
CO2 Emissions: 373.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 ACURA TSX
50 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 010000 STEERING | 8 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 3 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BBOM07112019
Jul 11, 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. On June 1, 2019, Acura announced an expansion to include cov
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
DORE5C4S09
Jul 11, 2019
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
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.
BBOM08092018901
Aug 9, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer message - Today, Acura is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Acura vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CAR
B18034
Aug 9, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not in
B07-025
Jul 10, 2018
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.
B18-026
Jun 8, 2018
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
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
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
B12-042
May 10, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE OIL CONSUMPTION IS MORE THAN THE CLIENT EXPECTS; THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW ON THE DIPSTICK SOONER THAN EXPECTED BASED ON OVERALL VEHICLE USAGE, CONDITION, AND MAINTENANCE HISTORY. IN SOME CASES, THE OIL WARNING LIG
B05-018
Nov 23, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
B12-037
Apr 29, 2016
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.
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
Service Bulletin
Dec 18, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Service bulletin - Remove both windshield side trim pieces, and replace any retainers that are loose or missing. Then, reinstall the trim pieces.
Service Bulletin
Dec 18, 2014
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.
Service Bulletin
Dec 17, 2014
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.
Service Bulletin
Oct 3, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel
ENG REQ - BER140
Mar 14, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 TSXs with a complaint of noise coming from the sunglasses holder. The noise can be described as rattling or squeaking. To fully understand the cause
ENG REQ - BER140
Mar 14, 2014
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
ENG REQ - BER140
Mar 14, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
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
ENG REQ - BER140
Mar 14, 2014
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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
DLR MSG - 2010,
Mar 13, 2014
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
DLR MSG - RFP -
Feb 27, 2014
020000 SUSPENSION
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
DLR MSG - RFP -
Feb 27, 2014
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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
Service Bulletin
Feb 18, 2014
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel f
DLR MSG - RFP -
Feb 12, 2014
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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
DLR MSG - RFP -
Jan 29, 2014
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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
DLR MSG - RFP -
Jan 29, 2014
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
ASN-49584
Jun 1, 2013
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
ASN: 1305
May 1, 2013
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. VARIOUS MODELS AND MOD
ASN: 1305
May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. VARIOUS MODELS AND MOD
ASN: 1305
May 1, 2013
200000 WHEELS
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. VARIOUS MODELS AND MOD
ASN: 1305
May 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. VARIOUS MODELS AND MOD
ASN: 1305
May 1, 2013
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ACURA: SERVICE NEWS. ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING. VARIOUS MODELS AND MOD
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
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