2004 Acura TSX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2004 Acura TSX, and owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2004 Acura TSX
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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Electrical system and engine and engine cooling
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during…
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 acura tsx passenger vehicles manufactured between september 25, 2002 and february 13, 2008. Prolonged high under hood temperatures may cause the power steering hose to deteriorate prematurely and may cause the hose to crack and leak power steering oil.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began may 28, 2010. Owners may contact acura client services at 1-800-382-2238.
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Tail lights (exterior lighting)
On certain passenger cars, the wire harness located in the trunk hinge area is not adequately protected and over time could be damaged when the trunk is opened and closed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness and if any damage is found, the harness will be replaced. If no damage is found, dealers will install corrugated plastic tubing over the harness to prevent future damage. The recall…
142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Acura TSX have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,811 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly shutoff and powered on again. After do some diagnostics we determined is was the ECU/ECM. The ECM has corrosion on the top which caused salty water to e”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 21, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2004 Acura TSX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound that was coming from the instrument cluster. The contact stated that”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 18, 2025 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Acura TSX. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 27–29 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Acura TSX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Acura TSX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Acura TSX | 3 | 142 |
| 2005 Acura TSX | 3 | 51 |
| 2006 Acura TSX | 3 | 50 |
| 2007 Acura TSX | 2 | 22 |
| 2008 Acura TSX | 2 | 34 |
| 2009 Acura TSX | 6 | 91 |
| 2010 Acura TSX | 7 | 63 |
| 2011 Acura TSX | 7 | 45 |
| 2012 Acura TSX | 6 | 133 |
| 2013 Acura TSX | 4 | 33 |
| 2014 Acura TSX | 3 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2004 Acura TSX
How do I know if my 2004 Acura TSX 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2004 Acura TSX; 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 04V429000).
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.
Other Acura models
- MDX3,296 complaints
- TL3,118 complaints
- RDX2,164 complaints
- TLX891 complaints
- Integra657 complaints
- Cl586 complaints
- RL423 complaints
- Legend382 complaints
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.