Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual Extended coverage
6 serious complaints of 7, the most about brakes (3) and engine (2); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 3 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA19001: electrical overstress.
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage 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 population expansion to this warranty extension to also include… (BBOM06012019901, Jun 2019)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only. (B19-002, Jan 2019)
- Extended coverage 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. (B19-021, May 2019)
- Extended coverage Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. (BBOM05242018901, May 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
7 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 22–25 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2014 trims and features
2013GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.9× usual Extended coverage
27 serious complaints of 33, the most about steering (19) and air bags (5); per car on the road, 0.9× this model's usual year. 4 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA19001: electrical overstress.
What owners report
“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 I hadnt gotten on the freeway.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Sep 2020
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. (BBOM05242018901, May 2018)
- Extended coverage 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 population expansion to this warranty extension to also include… (BBOM06012019901, Jun 2019)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (B18-026, Jun 2018)
- Extended coverage 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. (B19-021, May 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
33 owner complaints · 4 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 22–25 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 trims and features
2012CAREFULSerious complaints 1.6× usual, mostly steering and brakes Extended coverage
139 serious complaints of 145, the most about steering (110) and brakes (9); per car on the road, 1.6× this model's usual year. 6 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA19001: electrical overstress.
What owners report
“While driving on a highway the 'check power steering system light' came on and locked my steering wheel. This very dangerous and conidered life risk- no prior warning at all given. My car only has 74k miles, never thought this could happened at such low mileage.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Oct 2018
“A car stop in front of me quickly so I push the brake hard to stop and I heard the abs grinding, so everything fine, I continue driving then I want to stop on the stop sign and I found the brake pedal is not normal I have to push it completely down feels like no brakes I took it to acura dealer and they flash the brake oil, and I told them what happened…”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Dec 2020
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. (BBOM05242018901, May 2018)
- Extended coverage 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 population expansion to this warranty extension to also include… (BBOM06012019901, Jun 2019)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (B18-024, Jun 2018)
- Extended coverage 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. (B19-021, May 2019)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
145 owner complaints · 6 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 22–25 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features
2011GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual Extended coverage
47 serious complaints of 47, the most about steering (19) and air bags (11); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 7 recalls.
What owners report
“My "check power steering" light came on while my car was moving 5mph through a parking garage. Instantly my wheel became very hard to move. After parking and turning the car off/on the problem resolved itself. 5 days later I was traveling down a residential road the eps failed again.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Aug 2018
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 acura tsx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2016
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The engine oil level is low on the dipstick, and the oil warning light may come on in rare high oil consumption situations. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2009-11 TSX L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever… (Service, Apr 2015)
- Extended coverage Under certain specific circumstances the engine may create deposits on the oil control rings, which may lead to increased oil consumption. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2009-11 TSX L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000… (B13-006, Jan 2018)
- Extended coverage 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 population expansion to this warranty extension to also include… (BBOM06012019901, Jun 2019)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (B18-022, Jun 2018)
- Extended coverage 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. (B19-021, May 2019)
- Extended coverage Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. (BBOM05242018901, May 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
47 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 22–25 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.6× usual Extended coverage
50 serious complaints of 63, the most about air bags (20) and brakes (10); per car on the road, 0.6× this model's usual year. 7 recalls.
What owners report
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 acura tsx. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2016
“Acura tsx 2010 rear brakes are prematurely wearing. Rear brakes down to 75% use left after only 40,000 miles. Class action lawsuit existed but has expired. My car was not in the list of approved vins for the lawsuit, but my car is experiencing the same known issue.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Nov 2012
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage The engine oil level is low on the dipstick, and the oil warning light may come on in rare high oil consumption situations. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2009-11 TSX L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever… (Service, Apr 2015)
- Extended coverage Under certain specific circumstances the engine may create deposits on the oil control rings, which may lead to increased oil consumption. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2009-11 TSX L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000… (B13-006, Jan 2018)
- Extended coverage Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service bulletin 11-021, Product Update: Software Update to Improve Fuel Injector and VTC Timing performed. To increase client confidence,… (DLR MSG, Apr 2015)
- Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (B18-022, Jun 2018)
- Extended coverage Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. (BBOM05242018901, May 2018)
- Extended coverage This tsb contains an owners notification letter. (13-006, Aug 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
63 owner complaints · 7 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 21–25 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 7 | Service brakes (3) | — |
| 2013 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 4 | 33 | Steering (19) | — |
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 145 | Steering (110) | — |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 22–25 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 47 | Steering (19) | — |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl 3.5L 6-cyl manual available | FWD | 21–25 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 63 | Air bags (20) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Trims and features
Engines: 2.4L 4-cyl; 3.5L 6-cyl · Drive: FWD
2014 TSX trims
| SE | Tech |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Acura reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Acura aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Acura TSX 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 7 |
| 2014 | Acura TSX Sport Wagon SW FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | Acura TSX 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 33 |
| 2013 | Acura TSX Sport Wagon SW FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | Acura TSX 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 133 |
| 2012 | Acura TSX TSX Sport Wagon SW FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 12 |
| 2012 | Acura TSX V6 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 133 |
| 2011 | Acura TSX 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 45 |
| 2011 | Acura TSX Sport Wagon SW FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 | Acura TSX 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 63 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TSX | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–25 |
| 2014 | TSX Wagon | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 24 |
| 2013 | TSX | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–25 |
| 2013 | TSX Wagon | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 24 |
| 2012 | TSX | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–25 |
| 2012 | TSX Wagon | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 24 |
| 2011 | TSX | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
22–25 |
| 2011 | TSX Wagon | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 24 |
| 2010 | TSX | Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L |
21–25 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.