Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Acura TSX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Acura TSX has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 45 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V502000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V378000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V661000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V042000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V545000 Incorrectly Installed Replacement Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V030000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V346000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 45 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 45 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Acura TSX has numerous air bag recalls and notable steering complaints but fewer engine and brake issues. These factor into an average reliability rating, but maintenance and parts quality remain strong for its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 75,000–110,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| brake system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| engine components | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pads replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Timing and drive belts inspected
- Air filter replacement annually
- Battery and charging system test
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering becomes loose
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Engine misfires
- Air bag warning light on
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Acura TSX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.