2010 Acura TSX

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