MYRModel Year Report

2013 Acura TSX

▲ Better than typical
2013 Acura TSX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:44:49.541Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
33
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

58% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 142 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2006: 50 complaints 2006 2007: 22 complaints 2008: 34 complaints 2008 2009: 91 complaints 2010: 63 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2012: 133 complaints 2013: 33 complaints 2013 33 2014: 7 complaints
2004: 142 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2005 2006: 50 complaints 2006 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 34 complaints 2008 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 63 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 133 complaints 2012 2013: 33 complaints 2013 33 2014: 7 complaints 2014
2004: 142 complaints 2004 2005: 51 complaints 2005 2006: 50 complaints 2006 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 34 complaints 2008 2009: 91 complaints 2009 2010: 63 complaints 2010 2011: 45 complaints 2011 2012: 133 complaints 2012 2013: 33 complaints 2013 33 2014: 7 complaints 2014

2013: 33 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004142
200551
200650
200722
200834
200991
201063
201145
2012133
201333
20147

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

58% · 19 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Our non-moving vehicle was involved in a hard rear-end collision at a in city traffic waiting to make a legal turn. A week later vehicle lost steering mobility. We had baton rouge, la Acura dealership run a diagnostic.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-08

Power steering electronic module went out and can’t find any replacements. Other models as the same as mine have been recalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-17

Takata recall I was driving home with my little brother from 4TH of July activities when the power steering eps system gave out. The steering wheel locked up making it impossible to turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-05

Air bags

15% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The airbags did not deploy when I got in the front end accident

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-06

Takata recall, I received a letter by mail that my car has been affected by the Takata recall

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-15

Electrical system

9% · 3 reports

Service brakes

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Tires

6% · 2 reports
Show complaint excerpts

I first reported this on July 7, 2023 under NHTSA ID#11530893. My wife was driving when the Continental tire size 225/50/R17 suddenly blew out at approximately 70 MPH. Immediately pulled to shoulder of highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-12

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2018-02-16Air bags18V042000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2018-11-06Air bags18V661000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  4. R
    2019-07-05Air bags19V378000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-08-12Air bags19V502000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Acura TSX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V042000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V661000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V378000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V502000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Acura TSX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Acura TSX is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Acura TSX?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Acura TSX have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.