Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Acura TSX has 6 recalls, 132 complaints.
6
Recalls
132
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
18V661000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nat...
19V502000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011...
19V378000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 20...
18V042000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura...
17V030000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 201...
17V545000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Acura TSX 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES | Traction control didn’t work, and the large OEM seats did not hug my body as advertised, causing bod... |
| Jun 28, 2025 | STEERING | On two occasions my college aged daughter was driving this vehicle when the steering wheel became in... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | STEERING | 2012 Acura TSX Sportwagon: Brought car to independent mechanic who diagnosed power steering failure... |
| May 22, 2025 | STEERING | A "Check Power Steering" light on the dashboard came on suddenly leaving me unable to steer the car ... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | While driving at highway speeds, the A-pillar trim on the passenger side of my Acura TSX Wagon's win... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Driving on the freeway. Going 65-70mph EPS (electric power steering) indicator light came on. A mess... |
| May 1, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Check engine Transmission ABS VSA TPMS All lights went on suddenly. While I was driving suddenly... |
| Aug 19, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Acura TSX. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated... |
| May 29, 2023 | STEERING | Complete failure of the Electronic Power Steering System. Warning bulletin and chime activated when... |
| Feb 27, 2023 | STEERING | The Electronic Power Steering Component failed in the vehicle. No previous warning lights or proble... |
| Oct 17, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | On acceleration. the car would shudder and there was a loud grinding coming from the front of the ca... |
| Jul 2, 2022 | STEERING | EPS, electronic power steering module failure. "Check power steering system" |
| Jun 1, 2022 | STEERING | The power steering alert light suddenly when I drive my friend on the road. Turning the steering whe... |
| Feb 4, 2022 | STEERING | I was driving my car home on 2/4/22 and the indicator light (check power steering system!) starting ... |
| Jan 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | I purchased new 2012, for the first time after 10 years, the car is unsafe, brake pedal becomes hard... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Acura TSX. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the "power ... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ENGINE | For about a year or more, On cold start,(3-6+ hours of engine rest) rattle occurs for a brief period... |
| Mar 6, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DEALERSHIP LIED ON CARFAX STATING THEY FIXED THE CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD AND I DIDN'T KNOW THEY WERE... |
| Dec 24, 2020 | STEERING | WARNING LIGHT TO "CHECK POWER STEERING "UNEXPECTEDLY APPEARS. LOSS OF TURNING POWER SUDDENLY OCCURS... |
| Nov 24, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | A CAR STOP IN FRONT OF ME QUICKLY SO I PUSH THE BRAKE HARD TO STOP AND I HEARD THE ABS GRINDING, SO ... |