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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Acura TSX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
51
Latest campaign
Oct 10, 2019

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Vehicle speed control1Oct 10, 2019
Engine and engine cooling1Mar 15, 2013
Steering1Apr 29, 2010
Fuel system, gasoline1Mar 14, 2007

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 10, 2019Latest campaign
Oct 10, 201919E068000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What's wrong
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Risk
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
Campaign
NHTSA 19E068000 · Oct 10, 2019
Mar 15, 201313V093000

Engine and engine cooling

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V093000
What's wrong
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
Campaign
NHTSA 13V093000 · Mar 15, 2013
Apr 29, 201010V174000

Steering: hydraulic power assist hose, piping, and connections

OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V174000
What's wrong
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.
Risk
OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AT 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V174000 · Apr 29, 2010
Mar 14, 200707V097000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

DetailsHide details for campaign 07V097000
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A COIL WIRE INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO LOSE POWER. IF THE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START.
Risk
IF THE FUEL PUMP LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE COULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign
NHTSA 07V097000 · Mar 14, 2007
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component51

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
51Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags1631503
Steering714000
Unknown or other612000
Power train612000
Electrical system510000
Engine and engine cooling48000
Seat belts36000
Structure36000
Tires36000
Service brakes24000
Exterior lighting24000
Equipment24000
Seats12010
Fuel/propulsion system12000
Engine12000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “The contact's son owns a 2005 Acura TSX. The contact discovered that there was fluid leaking from the vehicle while parked. In addition, the contact stated that there was white steam coming from behind the engine.”

    Filed 01/03/2025 · ODI 11633833
  • Unknown or other

    “UNKNOWN”

    Filed 06/27/2024 · ODI 11597246
  • Unknown or other

    “Recall never fixed”

    Filed 04/30/2024 · ODI 11586144

Other Acura TSX model years

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2005 Acura TSX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Acura TSX have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Acura TSX. The most recent, 19E068000 (reported October 10, 2019), concerns vehicle speed control. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Acura TSX?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 51 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Acura TSX?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Acura recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Acura dealer.

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