2011 Acura TSX

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