MYRModel Year Report

2013 Acura TSX

▲ Better than typical
2013 Acura TSX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:47:01.222Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Acura TSX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 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: 132 complaints 2012 2013: 33 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2014
2013: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004142
200551
200650
200722
200834
200991
201063
201145
2012132
201333
20147

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 58%

58% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20190708

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, 20240517

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, 20180705

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The airbags did not deploy when I got in the front end accident

NHTSA ODI report, 20250606

TAKATA RECALL, I RECEIVED A LETTER BY MAIL THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY THE TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ODI report, 20180115

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20231012

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180216 — air bags

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

R 20181106 — air bags

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

I 20190419 — EA (closed 20240919)

Electrical overstress

R 20190705 — air bags

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

R 20190812 — air bags

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

2013 Acura TSX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ● 2011 ● 2006

WORST YEARS

■ 2004 ■ 2012 ◆ 2009

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.