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2008 Acura TSX Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Acura TSX, and owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
34
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
22–23
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Acura TSX

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Electrical system and engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 13V093000 Reported 76,253 vehicles potentially affected Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

    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…

  2. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 10V174000 Reported 167,255 vehicles potentially affected HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

    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.

34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Acura TSX have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,994 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 5 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“1. The rack and pinion steering rack is leaking power steering hydraulic fluid. The power assist is not working and the vehicle is undrivable. Putting in new fluid does not help as it just drains out”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 10, 2023 · Steering

“The contact owns a 2008 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, an abnormal amount of effort was needed to turn the steering wheel.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 5, 2023 · Steering

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Acura TSX. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined22–23 mpg
City / Highway19–20 / 28
FuelPremium
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 2.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Manual 6-spd

Compare Acura TSX model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Acura TSX model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Acura TSX3142
2005 Acura TSX351
2006 Acura TSX350
2007 Acura TSX222
2008 Acura TSX234
2009 Acura TSX691
2010 Acura TSX763
2011 Acura TSX745
2012 Acura TSX6133
2013 Acura TSX433
2014 Acura TSX37

Checking a specific 2008 Acura TSX

How do I know if my 2008 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 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 10V174000).

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

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.