This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Acura TSX.
22–25 mpg combined
9.4–10.7 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 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2013 Acura TSX has 4 recalls, all centered on the front passenger airbag inflator, with the most serious risk being an inflator explosion that can send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
The Takata airbag inflator issue accounts for three of the four recalls. Over time, the propellant inside the inflator can degrade, causing it to rupture with excessive force during deployment. Instead of inflating the airbag normally, the metal inflator housing can fragment and scatter pieces at high speed toward the driver and passengers. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for this same defect. A separate but related recall covers a different failure mode: an incorrectly installed inflator that may not deploy the passenger airbag at all in a crash, leaving the front passenger without that layer of protection when they need it most.
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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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.
