2010 Acura TSX
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 142 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 34 |
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
32% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Air bag frontal ; Inflator module Issued: 08/12/2019 Recall ID # 320228 NHTSA campaign #19V50200 Reference: CCR §1962 Concord HONDA dealership & service 1461 concord avenue, concord California , 94520 Must be affixed to the vehicle before to...
NHTSA ODI report, 20240717
I CALLED TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE AIRBAGS TO BE REPLACED AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND WOULD ORDER THEM AND CALL ME BACK. THEY NEVER RECEIVED THE NEW AIRBAGS AND DID NOT CALL ME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171225
THE AIR BAG SYSTEM APPEARS ON THE SCREAM OF THE CAR AND ITS BEAPING ALL THE TIME ANNOUNCING THE AIR BAG SISTEM ITS BAD
NHTSA ODI report, 20171124
16% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
BRAKE PEDAL IS FREEZING. WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL!? IT WAS A COLD MORNING (3 DEGREES F). I WARMED UP THE CAR, LEFT MY ROAD AND, AS I APPROACHED THE LIGHT AT THE MAIN ROAD, I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS LIKE A ROCK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140401
11% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130903
Air bag frontal ; Inflator module Issued: 08/12/2019 Recall ID # 320228 NHTSA campaign #19V50200 Reference: CCR §1962 Concord HONDA dealership & service 1461 concord avenue, concord California , 94520 Must be affixed to the vehicle before to...
NHTSA ODI report, 20240717
8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.
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MY 2010 ACURA TSX BRAKE PAD WORE OUT @ 21K MILES. A DAY AFTER I STARTED HEARING NOISE I TURN IT INTO THE DEALER. THEY TELL ME THE BRAKE PADS WORE OUT AND THAT THE ROTORS ARE DAMAGED. I END UP HAVING TO PAY $321.20 IN REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20100527
MY 2009 ACURA TSX NEEDS BRAKES AT 25,000 MILES WHEN ON AVERAGE BRAKES SHOULD BE CHANGED AT 50,000. THIS IS A WAY FOR THE AUTOMAKERS TO MAKE MONEY FROM THE POCKETS OF THE CONSUMER. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20100410
SAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 — check if this car was fixed
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, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available.
Campaign 17V030000 — check if this car was fixed
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 Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 17V545000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 18V042000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 18V661000 — check if this car was fixed
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, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.
Campaign 19V378000 — check if this car was fixed
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 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 19V502000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Acura TSX — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V346000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V030000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V545000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V042000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V661000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V378000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V502000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2010 Acura TSX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Acura TSX is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura TSX?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Acura TSX have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.