CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Acura TSX has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (100 reports).
2012 Acura TSX 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 may explode, sending metal fragments
Certain 2010 Honda and Acura vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
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
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Most common 2012 Acura TSX problems
Problem areas named in the 133 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 100 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
Steering system failed-safety was a risk because wheel was very hard to turn-calling the dealer on Monday. Warning light came on right before the steering failed.
Traction control didnât work, and the large OEM seats did not hug my body as advertised, causing bodily injury when struck by another vehicle, ât-boneâ on passenger side.
On two occasions my college aged daughter was driving this vehicle when the steering wheel became inoperative. There was an error message on the dash about checking the power steering system. There was also an icon displaying with a steering wheel. Luckily she was only in a parking lot when this happened and was able to stop. SHE WAS GETTING READY TO DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE. Had she reached the interstate she would have been in a bad accident. Come to find out this is a known issue with the electric power steering system and Acura has extended the warranty. But this should be a recall!
2012 Acura TSX Sportwagon: Brought car to independent mechanic who diagnosed power steering failure as requiring replacement of "Power Steering Control Module". Acura has a "TSB" or "Technical Service Bulletin" #19-021 regarding this issue. The car is very difficult to steer and is dangerous to drive because the driver is unable to steer quickly. Also the turning radius is essentially reduced as well. An Acura dealer is scheduled to examine the vehicle on 6/20/2025. The failure first appeared around the beginning of June 2025. There is a persistent audible chime along with (3) blinking warning lights (Steering wheel with exclamation point, the letter "i" with a circle around it, and th
A "Check Power Steering" light on the dashboard came on suddenly leaving me unable to steer the car at all. After re-starting the car several times, the light went off. The car manual indicated pumping the accelerator may cause this symptom, and--given the light had gone off--I drove the car home. However, after trying again to drive the car, the light is back on. Online Acura forums indicate there is a common issue with the EPS control unit but no recall has been issued even though American Honda Motor Co may have sent out letters to some owners indicating the possibility to receive reimbursement for the EPS control unit. (I did not receive this letter.)
2012 Acura TSX questions
Does the 2012 Acura TSX have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 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 2012 Acura TSX?
Based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (100), Electrical System (16), Service Brakes (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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.