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2013 Acura TSX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 27, 201919V502000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V502000
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| May 16, 201919V378000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V378000
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| Sep 27, 201818V661000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V661000
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| Jan 9, 201818V042000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V042000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Tsx, Tsx Sport Wagon. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component33
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 19 | 58 |
| Air bags | 5 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 9 |
| Tires | 2 | 6 |
| Chest clip | 1 | 3 |
| Buckle | 1 | 3 |
| Harness | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Power train | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 3 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3 |
1 more component 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
- Electrical system
“ABS / VSA module failed at 90k miles causing spongy brakes. Acura quoted me $3500 for a new module which is more than the value of the car.”
- Air bags
“The airbags did not deploy when I got in the front end accident”
- Steering
“Power steering electronic module went out and can’t find any replacements. Other models as the same as mine have been recalled.”
Other Acura TSX model years
- 20143 recalls7 complaints
- 20134 recalls33 complaints
- 20126 recalls145 complaints
- 20117 recalls47 complaints
- 20107 recalls63 complaints
- 20096 recalls91 complaints
All years: 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004
Other Acura models
- 2013 MDX1 recall30 complaints
- 2013 TL3 recalls62 complaints
- 2013 RDX3 recalls162 complaints
- 2013 ILX6 recalls66 complaints
- 2013 ZDX5 recalls0 complaints
- 2015 TLX6 recalls344 complaints
- 2012 RL6 recalls1 complaint
- 2003 CL5 recalls73 complaints
- 2023 Integra2 recalls208 complaints
- 2014 RLX5 recalls85 complaints
- 2006 RSX2 recalls24 complaints
- 2017 NSX3 recalls6 complaints
2013 Acura TSX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2013 Acura TSX have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Acura TSX. The most recent, 19V502000 (reported June 27, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2013 Acura TSX recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Acura TSX?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 33 filed with NHTSA (58%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 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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