This page covers 7 recalls, 63 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Acura TSX.
21–25 mpg combined
9.4–11.2 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2010 Acura TSX centers on the airbag system, which draws the most reports by a wide margin. Owners frequently describe the airbag warning light illuminating unexpectedly, often without any crash or impact to explain it, and some report the system showing faults that suggest the airbags might not deploy correctly. Brake complaints are the second most-reported area, with owners across both the general brake system and hydraulic components describing soft pedal feel, unexpected pedal behavior, and braking that feels inconsistent or reduced. A smaller number of owners mention power steering suddenly requiring noticeably more effort to operate, sometimes accompanied by dashboard warning lights. A few isolated reports describe sunroof glass shattering spontaneously while driving and repeated engine stalling in the weeks following purchase.
63
Total Complaints
7
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2010 Acura TSX has 7 recalls, all centered on the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture or explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious risk of injury or death.
The core danger is a faulty inflator that can violently burst rather than deploy the airbag in a controlled way. When this happens, metal fragments scatter through the passenger compartment and can strike anyone inside. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue: vehicles that already received a replacement inflator at a dealership may have had the new part installed incorrectly, meaning the airbag might not deploy properly in a crash at all. That scenario carries its own risk of injury, since an airbag that fails to inflate leaves the front passenger without cushioning during impact. All seven recalls involve the same passenger-side frontal inflator, and some were filed to address vehicles that went through earlier service campaigns without receiving a complete or correct fix.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during a previous replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inflator installation and replace the passenger front air bag module assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Replacement passenger front air bag inflators may have been incorrectly installed at one dealership, potentially affecting proper deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator at no cost when parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
