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
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.
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.
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.
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.