2011 Acura TSX Sport Problems & Complaints

Average50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the TSX Sport at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Acura TSX Sport with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the TSX Sport at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint, typically around 0 miles). 5 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
5recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2011 Acura TSX Sport problems

  • Brakes~0 miles
    150%
  • Steering~60,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Acura TSX Sport complaints by model year

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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).

Best TSX Sport years: 2013, 2011. Years to avoid: 2012. Compare all years →

2011 Acura TSX Sport recalls (5)

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Acura TSX Sport a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 TSX Sport rates average: 50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the TSX Sport at the same age. It is one of the best TSX Sport years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Acura TSX Sport?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 Acura TSX Sport have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2011 Acura TSX Sport, the most recent from June 27, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Acura TSX Sport?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012. See the full Acura TSX Sport years comparison.

At what mileage do 2011 Acura TSX Sport problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.