Acura TSX years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Acura TSX years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2012 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (133 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 0 (from 7 complaints), 2013 at 1 (from 33 complaints), and 2012 at 2 (from 133 complaints). On the 2012 Acura TSX, 85 of 133 complaints name Steering.
Data as of .
Acura TSX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Acura TSX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 → Fewest | 0 | 7 | 3 | Service brakes | 23.8 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 1 | 33 | 4 | Steering | 23.8 |
| 2012 → Most | 2 | 133 | 6 | Steering | 23.8 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan, Sport Wagon
- Oil
- 0W-20 (about 4.2 qt with filter on 2.4L; about 4.5 qt on 3.5L V6)
- Tire size
- 225/50R17 or 225/45R18 (4-cyl); 235/45R18 (V6)
Known issues for this generation
Multiple Takata passenger frontal air-bag inflator recalls cover certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX and 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon vehicles among other Honda/Acura models, including campaigns 17V-030, 17V-545, 18V-042, 18V-661, 19V-378, and 19V-502. Upon deployment, the inflator may rupture and spray metal fragments. These are multi-model populations; dealers replace the passenger inflator. Check NHTSA VIN lookup for which campaigns remain open on a specific vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Which Acura TSX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2014 at 0 (from 7 complaints), 2013 at 1 (from 33 complaints), and 2012 at 2 (from 133 complaints).
Which Acura TSX year has the most owner complaints?
2012 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (133 complaints). On the 2012 Acura TSX, 85 of 133 complaints name Steering.
How do Acura TSX owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Acura TSX years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
What engine oil does an Acura TSX use?
Acura specifies 0W-20; capacity is about 4.2 qt with filter on the 2.4L and about 4.5 qt on the 3.5L V6.
What tire sizes does an Acura TSX use?
4-cylinder models commonly use 225/50R17 or 225/45R18; V6 models commonly use 235/45R18.
What air-bag recalls cover certain Acura TSX models?
Multiple Takata passenger frontal air-bag inflator recalls cover certain 2009-2014 TSX and 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon vehicles among other Honda/Acura models.