2011 Acura TSX Reliability
The 2011 Acura TSX has 45 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Compared with nearby TSX model years (2009–2013), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the TSX's typical year, while the 2012 drew 133 complaints.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
45
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
3
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2011 Acura TSX complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 model year, filed between 2012 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 18 | 40% |
| Air bags | 11 | 24% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 16% |
| Engine | 4 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 7% |
| Body structure | 2 | 4% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 2 | 4% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 1 | 2% |
2011 Acura TSX recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2011 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V346000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity… |
| 17V030000 | Jan 10, 2017 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V,… |
| 17V545000 | Aug 31, 2017 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air… |
| 18V042000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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… |
| 18V661000 | Sep 27, 2018 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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,… |
| 19V378000 | May 16, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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, 2007-2011 CR-V,… |
| 19V502000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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… |
How the 2011 compares with nearby TSX years
Verdicts compare these TSX model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 91 | 6 | Air bags | Avoid |
| 2010 | 63 | 7 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2011 (this page) | 45 | 7 | Steering | Solid |
| 2012 | 133 | 6 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2013 | 33 | 4 | Steering | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2011 Acura TSX
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2011 Acura TSX reliability FAQ
Is the 2011 Acura TSX reliable?
The 2011 Acura TSX has 45 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Compared with nearby TSX model years (2009–2013), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the TSX's typical year, while the 2012 drew 133 complaints.
What are the most common 2011 Acura TSX problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Acura TSX are steering (18), air bags (11), service brakes (7), engine (4). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2011 Acura TSX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2011 Acura TSX, including 16V346000 (air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module) and 17V030000 (air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2011 Acura TSX compare with the 2010 and 2012 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2010 has 63 complaints and 7 recalls (caution); the 2012 has 133 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid). The 2011 has 45 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2011 Acura TSX?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2011 TSX, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.