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2012 Acura TSX Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Acura TSX has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Acura TSX

Steering
99
Brakes
7
Airbags
6
Powertrain
5
Electrical
4
Structure
3
Engine
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 17, 2022POWER TRAINOn acceleration. the car would shudder and there was a loud grinding coming from the front of the ca...
Mar 24, 2014POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED IT MAKES A NOISE AS IF MY CAR WAS ALREADY STARTED AND I WAS TRYING TO ST...
Feb 15, 2013POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN HE DEPRE...
Jan 28, 2013POWER TRAINTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED BETWEEN 40...
Nov 21, 2012POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED BETWEE...

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