Acura TSX Airbag Problems

Airbag complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Side/window
  8
• Frontal
  3
• Alleged counterfeit air bag
  1

Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  915%
• 25k–50k
  610%
• 50k–75k
  1118%
• 75k–100k
  1220%
• 100k–150k
  1525%
• 150k+
  813%

What owners report

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 approximately 54,000.

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 dealer (sterling mccall Acura, 10455 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074, [phone]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2012 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the front driver's side inflator had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 81,915.

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!

Air bag frontal ; Inflator module Issued: 08/12/2019 Recall ID # 320228 NHTSA campaign #19V50200 Reference: CCR 1962 Concord HONDA dealership & service 1461 concord avenue, concord California , 94520 Must be affixed to the vehicle before to deliver purchaser Dealer# 31804 Salesperson# S705254 License [redacted] VIN# [redacted] Date sold # [redacted] Mileage 110,411 REG 51 (REV) 9/2019) UH Pursuant to California vehicle code 4456 Reference: CCR 1962 would like to complaint Falsification, fraud auto dealership ,auto repair insurance & warranty coverage , damaged or defective, Department of vehicles , smog test companies offering a full warranty must repair or replace it within a reasonable time, that cause anxiety, trauma brain injury, bankruptcy, discriminate American disabilities act 1990 (ADA) , Alzheimer's, inflator explosion may result serious injury or death, ,permanent exclusion ,

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 complained of pain and was also transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The contact did not know whether the vehicle could be repaired or would be destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Acura TSX. While driving 35 MPH, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed aggressively without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a fractured sternum, injuries to the left foot, and a concussion. The front seat passenger sustained a fractured hip, fractured ribs, a concussion, and injuries to both feet that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000....updated 08/15/16

Related recalls (7)

NHTSA investigations