2010 Acura TSX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2010 Acura TSX has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (20 reports).

7Recalls
63Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
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2010 Acura TSX recalls

Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 19V502Jun 27, 20199,555 vehicles affected

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

Recall 19V378May 16, 201919,138 vehicles affected

The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.

Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments

Recall 18V661Sep 27, 20181,355,406 vehicles affected

Certain 2010 Honda and Acura vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture.

Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments

Recall 18V042Jan 9, 2018691,726 vehicles affected

The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.

Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash

Recall 17V545Aug 31, 20173,257 vehicles affected

Some replacement passenger-side frontal airbag inflators in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may have been installed incorrectly at one dealership.

Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments

Recall 17V030Jan 10, 2017977,708 vehicles affected

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

Recall 16V346May 24, 20162,719,386 vehicles affected

Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.

Most common 2010 Acura TSX problems

Problem areas named in the 63 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags20
Service Brakes10
Electrical System7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Steering5
Seat Belts5
Unknown Or Other5
Engine4
Tires3
Suspension3

What owners report

2025-08-04, Structure
When i was driving home from work - my sunroof on my 2010 tsx . Just shattered while i was driving , lucky i had the sunroof visor closed at the time ..
2025-03-31, Tires
Case #[XXX] [XXX] driving to freeway north going [XXX] near by the exit of [XXX] around [XXX] busy roadway when my tires exploded two tires went out at the freeway, around 3:06 pm police man or CHP went to check then he called a roadside assistance , they towed my car to Balboa bart bus station the body on passenger door was damage and below the engine looks the axle got damage , I turn the emergency light , INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2025-02-22, Air Bags
[XXX] [XXX] Case #[XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Must be affixed to the vehicle before to deliver purchaser Dealer# 31804 Salesperson# S705254 License [XXX] VIN# [XXX] Date sold # [XXX] Mileage 110,411 REG 51 (REV) 9/2019) UH Pursuant to California vehicle code §4456 Reference: CCR §1962 Dealership on 1461 Concord Ave, Concord, CA 94520 and put me on danger caution warning didn't know that Acura 2010 tsx has already ready salvage and the airbag deployed , which lead to crash on 2 times that I paying lease for 3 years .the trauma never forgotten still coming back on incident looking what wrong on this vehicle, or sensor inflator airbag pop middle on cushion explode then got crash windshield.
2024-11-14, Steering
The contact owns a 2010 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the power steering would suddenly fail causing the contact to use an excessive force to steer the vehicle. The power steering failure, brake system, and a yellow (unsure of its meaning) warning lights had been illuminated. At times when the failure occurred, the contact would have to pull over and turn off the vehicle, after waiting a while and turning the vehicle back on the warning would no longer be illuminated and the power steering would activate. The failure occurred intermittently/ The contact had a diagnostic device and pulled codes 71/01 and 71/02 referring to a steering failure. The vehicle h
2024-07-17, Air Bags
Air bag frontal ; Inflator module Issued: 08/12/2019 Recall ID # 320228 NHTSA campaign #19V50200 Reference: CCR §1962 Concord HONDA dealership & service 1461 concord avenue, concord California , 94520 Must be affixed to the vehicle before to deliver purchaser Dealer# 31804 Salesperson# S705254 License [XXX] VIN# [XXX] Date sold # [XXX] Mileage 110,411 REG 51 (REV) 9/2019) UH Pursuant to California vehicle code §4456 Reference: CCR §1962 would like to complaint Falsification, fraud auto dealership ,auto repair insurance & warranty coverage , damaged or defective, Department of vehicles , smog test companies offering a full warranty must repair or replace it within a reasonable tim

2010 Acura TSX questions

Does the 2010 Acura TSX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2010 Acura TSX: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura TSX?

Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (20), Service Brakes (10), Electrical System (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Acura TSX 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.

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