2005 Acura TSX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 Acura TSX, and owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 Acura TSX
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
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…
-
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.
-
Fuel pump (fuel system)
On certain vehicles, a coil wire inside the fuel pump relay may break, causing the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump relay free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Acura TSX have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 103,154 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact's son owns a 2005 Acura TSX. The contact discovered that there was fluid leaking from the vehicle while parked. In addition, the contact stated that there was white steam coming from behin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 3, 2025 · Steering
“The seat belt light on the dash remains lit when the vehicle is started. I contacted the local dealer. I was advised to bring it in to be evaluated and I would be charged a service charge to fix it un”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 5, 2023 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Acura TSX. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 22–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 19–20 / 27–28 |
| 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 2005 Acura TSX
How do I know if my 2005 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 2005 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 07V097000).
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.