The 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,698,127 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS19V5020002019-06-279,555 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
AIR BAGS19V3780002019-05-1619,138 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot…
Consequence
An 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.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and…
AIR BAGS18V0420002018-01-09691,726 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever…
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
AIR BAGS17V0300002017-01-10977,708 affected
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic…
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this…
Complaints by component
STEERING
10
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SUSPENSION
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Power steering module died at 95k... First noticed after starting it up at the end of work day in the parking garage. It was driveable with lots of extra muscle during any kind of turn. After diagnostic performed by dealer, issue did not occur for a 30 minute drive home. The next morning…”
“Eps (electric power steering unit) failed while driving on highway. Ambient temp outside was -11 f. Light turned off overnight. Next day was fine, -4 f, no warning light, power steering active. Day after, at morning startup, 20 f, light was back on. No power steering since.”
“I was driving around 30 mph and the eps warning light came on, then immediately after the power steering went out. I almost crashed as the wheel was extremely difficult to turn.”
“I was driving around 30 mph and the eps warning light came on, then immediately after the power steering went out. I almost crashed as the wheel was extremely difficult to turn.”
“Vehicle has less than 57k miles and fantastically maintained. While driving with my 3.5 year old daughter this afternoon, the power steering lights and message came up and the steering immediately failed causing panic for my daughter's and my safety. The infotainment system advised of the problem…”
“Driving approximately 35 mph on residential collector road power steering failure message appeared and steering wheel instantly became almost impossible to turn. Fortunate able to wrestle steering and turn into residential neighborhoodcoming to a complete stop. Turned car off to investigate issue.…”
“Vehicles electronic power steering control unit failed. Vehicle was stationary when this happened, but became incredibly difficult to steer. This appears to be a common issue on these cars with similar mileage (73,000). Acura will not honor the part and owners have to pay out of pocket for a…”
“Luckily I was making a very slow left turn when my power steering completely failed in my acura tsx wagon. I would probably not be sitting here writing about this experience if I was driving at a high speed. My heart was pounding out of my chest as a struggled to pull over. This is so unacceptable…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA19001 Opened 2019-04-19 · closed 2024-09-19
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air…
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