How many recalls does the 2013 ACURA TSX have?

The 2013 ACURA TSX has 4 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2013 ACURA TSX?

The most recent recall was issued on June 27, 2019 and relates to the air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2013 ACURA TSX?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2013 ACURA TSX involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2013 ACURA TSX affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2013 ACURA TSX.

Major League Recalls

2013 ACURA TSX Recalls Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

2013 ACURA TSX Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2013 Acura TSX has 4 recalls, all involving the front passenger airbag inflator, with the most serious risk being an inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.

A separate filing covers an incorrectly installed inflator that may fail to deploy the passenger airbag in a crash, leaving the front passenger without that protection when it is needed most.

What Owners Report

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

With Injuries

By System

steering
18
air bags
4
tires
2
electrical system
2
power train
1
service brakes
1
visibility/wiper
1

Federal Crash Test Ratings

No federal crash test ratings are available for this vehicle year.

All 4 Recalls

Show:

NHTSA (USA)Critical

June 27, 2019

2009–2014 ACURA TSX NHTSA Campaign #19V502000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

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, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety Risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

9,555 vehicles affectedMfr ref: F5F, Q5E

Other Model Years

2011 (7)2012 (6)2014 (3)

Other ACURA Models

MDX (14)ZDX (11)TLX (10)RL (9)EL (8)RLX (8)ILX (7)TL (7)

Looking to upgrade?

Find accessories for your 2013 ACURA TSX at Amazon.

View on Amazon →

We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.

NHTSA (USA)Critical

September 27, 2018

2010–2014 ACURA TSX NHTSA Campaign #18V661000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

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 Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety Risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.

1,355,406 vehicles affectedMfr ref: M2J, S2K

NHTSA (USA)Critical

January 9, 2018

2009–2013 ACURA TSX NHTSA Campaign #18V042000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect

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 vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Safety Risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.

691,726 vehicles affectedMfr ref: B0K, L0J

2013 ACURA TSX Recalls — Canada & USA

Summary

What Owners Report

Federal Crash Test Ratings

All 4 Recalls

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Other Model Years

Other ACURA Models

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy