2013 Acura TSX Reliability
The 2013 Acura TSX has 33 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Compared with nearby TSX model years (2011–2014), 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
33
NHTSA owner complaints
4
Recall campaigns
2
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2013 Acura TSX complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 19 | 58% |
| Air bags | 5 | 15% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 3 | 9% |
| Tires | 2 | 6% |
| Chest Clip | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility / wipers | 1 | 3% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 1 | 3% |
2013 Acura TSX recalls
4 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2013 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2013 compares with nearby TSX years
Verdicts compare these TSX model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 45 | 7 | Steering | Solid |
| 2012 | 133 | 6 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2013 (this page) | 33 | 4 | Steering | Solid |
| 2014 | 7 | 3 | Service brakes | Too few reports |
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 2013 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.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 4 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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2013 Acura TSX reliability FAQ
Is the 2013 Acura TSX reliable?
The 2013 Acura TSX has 33 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and air bags. Compared with nearby TSX model years (2011–2014), 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 2013 Acura TSX problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Acura TSX are steering (19), air bags (5), electrical system (3), service brakes (3). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2013 Acura TSX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2013 Acura TSX, including 18V042000 (air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module) and 18V661000 (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 2013 Acura TSX compare with the 2012 and 2014 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2012 has 133 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid); the 2014 has 7 complaints and 3 recalls (too few reports). The 2013 has 33 complaints and 4 recalls.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2013 TSX, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.