Acura TSX Sport Problems by Year

We compared every Acura TSX Sport model year from 2011–2013 using 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 5 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2012, which drew far more complaints than other TSX Sport years at the same age. The best years are 2013 and 2011.

3model years
14complaints
5recalls
2012worst years
2013, 2011best years

Complaints by model year

201120122013212
Owner complaints per model year, Acura TSX Sport. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20130−78%3—Average
2012124.7×4SteeringCaution
20112−50%5BrakeAverage

* Complaints compared with the median TSX Sport year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Acura TSX Sport problems

  • Steeringworst: 2012
    1179%
  • Brakesworst: 2011
    17%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2012
    17%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2012
    17%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2012
    17%
  • Suspensionworst: 2012
    17%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2012
    17%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2012
    17%

Latest Acura TSX Sport recalls

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-502 · Jun 27, 2019 · 9,555 vehicles

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, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015…

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-378 · May 16, 2019 · 19,138 vehicles

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 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles.

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-042 · Jan 9, 2018 · 691,726 vehicles

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 vehicles ever registered in the…

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-030 · Jan 10, 2017 · 977,708 vehicles

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 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic…

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…

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-346 · May 24, 2016 · 2,719,386 vehicles

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 vehicles originally sold, or…

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.

All 5 Acura TSX Sport recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Acura TSX Sport should you avoid?

2012 — this year has the most complaints relative to other TSX Sport years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2012.

What is the best year for the Acura TSX Sport?

2013 has the fewest complaints compared with other TSX Sport years at the same age, followed by 2011. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Acura TSX Sport problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (11), brakes (1) and fuel & propulsion system (1). Steering complaints peak in the 2012 model year.

How many recalls has the Acura TSX Sport had?

5 recalls across 2011–2013. The model year with the most is 2011. See all Acura TSX Sport recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.