CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THIS IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND ALTHOUGH ITS A 2011 IT ONLY HAS ABOUT 60,000 MILES. RECENTLY WE WERE DRIVING DOWN AN INTERSTATE (WITH OUR TWO CHILDREN) AND THE "CHECK POWER STEERING" MESSAGE CAME ON THE DIGITAL DISPLAY, AND RIGHT AFTER THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN/LOCKED UP. WE PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AT THE NEXT EXIT AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AS IT SUGGESTED - AND IT FIXED IT TEMPORARILY. BUT IT DID THE SAME THING TWO MORE TIMES ON SECONDARY ROADS AS WE LIMPED THE CAR HOME. LUCKILY WE WERENT FAR AWAY. HER MECHANIC REPLACED THE ENTIRE EPS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) SYSTEM, WHICH WAS PRETTY EXPENSIVE - BUT THIS SEEMS LIKE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE SINCE WE WERE MOVIN
I'VE NOW EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE TWICE WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW OR NEAR FREEZING. I'VE STARTED THE CAR AND STARTED DRIVING. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ABOUT 10 FEET INTO THE DRIVE. WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES GOT LITTLE TO NO BRAKE POWER CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL EVENTUALLY COMING A STOP AFTER TRAVELING ABOUT 10 FEET WITH THE BREAKS FULLY APPLIED. THE SECOND INCIDENT, I DROVE FOR ABOUT 100 FEET AND WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES GOT ALMOST NO BRAKING POWER AGAIN CAUSING THE CAR TO TRAVEL AT LEAST 20-30 FEET BEFORE STOPPING. IN BOTH CASES: - TEMPERATURES WHERE NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING. FIRST TIME ABOUT 30 DEGREES, SECOND TIME 18 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT - THIS WAS THE FIRST DRIVE OF THE D
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon questions
Does the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.