2011 Acura TSX Problems & Complaints

Most common 2011 Acura TSX problems

• Steering~98,000 miles
  1840%
• Air bags~40,000 miles
  1124%
• Brakes~75,000 miles
  716%
• Engine & cooling~83,000 miles
  49%
• Electrical system~75,000 miles
  37%
• Fuel & propulsion system~40,000 miles
  24%
• Body & structure
  24%
• Speed control & acceleration~27,000 miles
  12%
• Seat belts~58,000 miles
  12%
• Seats
  12%
• Stability & traction control~118,000 miles
  12%
• Transmission & drivetrain~119,000 miles
  12%

Share of the 45 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Acura TSX complaints by model year

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2011 Acura TSX recalls (7)

What 2011 Acura TSX owners say

Steering

While driving my 2011 Acura TSX wagon on 10 July 2021, the power steering failure indicator light came on while crossing a bridge and my power steering immediately failed. After the vehicle was towed home, I searched the manual and found there is no power steering reservoir to check for fluid. So I researched YouTube and found that this power steering has been a major problem with this vehicle. This is extremely dangerous and as I was on a bridge the danger was even greater as I could not pull over. I managed to safely exit but could not pull into a parking lot as there was not enough distance to keep the vehicle moving and I was unable to turn the wheel while the vehicle was almost at a standstill. When I got the car home, I researched how to correct the problem. Since the manual was useless, I turned to YouTube and proceeded to check the fuse first. It was not blown. …

My car has approximately 75,000 miles. I was driving in a parking lot and and indicator came on stating "check power steering." the steering wheel locked up and became almost impossible to turn. I turned the car off and went on my way, hoping it was a temporary problem. The problem went away the next time I turned on my car. But 3 days later, the var did the same thing when I was driving in a parking lot. This time, it never went away. The car could not be driven, and was towed to my mechanic. My mechanic noticed that the power steering system frequently failed on 2011 Acura TSX's. When I searched for "2011 Acura TSX steering failure," I also noticed that this problem has happened frequently and has caused a number of accidents--the power steering has failed while people were driving. My mechanic ordered a new power steering computer for my car, but that did not fix the problem. …

Air bags

The contact owns a 2011 Acura TSX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V661000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact attempted to contact the dealer; however, the contact was unable to speak with a representative. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the contact was only able to reach an automated system that stated there was no recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Air passenger bag recall... It's already been over 6 months or so since last year (2016) that I inform Acura that I have a recall. I inform them that I would like to get it done as soon as possible because I drove around with my client, nieces, family, friends etc.. I already had accident which is only me in the car. Whenever its time for my car service, I would remind them or inform them again and again how long does it take? I drove the car everyday!!! This case of recall should be done right away not wait for half a year or so to get it done.. And I'm still waiting for call or whatever they say they still waiting for the parts to come in..this is so disappointing!

Brakes

7 f, car was parked outside all night, started car, waited a few minutes, backed out, brakes normal, driving forward slowly, brakes normal, was going 30 approaching stop sign, went to brake, pedal was solid...nothing was under the pedal, but felt like there was a brick under the pedal. Obviously I didn't stop, thank goodness no cars were on the road. I slowed down eventually, then pushed extremely hard on the pedal and was able to brake. Then after driving very slowly & testing hard pedal, the pedal acted normal after a few minutes. Normal pedal now. …

On three occasions 2011 Acura TSX breaks have failed while driving, causing me to have to use my emergency break in order to avoid accident. I attempted to slow down while going off the highway exit and pushed on breaks only to find the break pedal was extremely stiff and would not move no matter how hard I pushed on it... After few minutes, the breaks started working normally. The vehicle was pre-warmed for at least 15 min before driving every time. The weather temperatures on all three occasions were below 10 degrees f.there are multiple Acura's owners already experiencing this horrific issue. Acura needs to acknowledge this problem and issue a recall on these vehicles asap. What prove do you need? You want to wait until people start getting into accidents and dye because of brake failure in their cars? This is unacceptable! Please issue a recall on Acura vehicles.

2011 Acura TSX engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.