2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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 2009-2015 Pilot…
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…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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 vehicles. The front…
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…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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 registered in the states of…
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…
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Inflator module (air bags)
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 Hybrid, Civic NGV…
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…
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,671 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 diagnost”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2019 · Steering
“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 af”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 5, 2019 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Acura TSX (TSX Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–25 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 19–22 / 28–31 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Acura TSX Sport Wagon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura TSX Sport Wagon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon | 4 | 12 |
| 2013 Acura TSX Sport Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon
How do I know if my 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2012 Acura TSX Sport Wagon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Acura dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V030000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.