Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Acura TSX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Acura TSX has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 33 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness 1 complaint
Of the 33 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 33 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Acura TSX has an average reliability rating due to numerous recalls related to airbag assembly and a notable number of steering complaints. Other issues, though less frequent, also contribute to its rating. The recall campaigns predominantly target airbag inflator modules, indicating potential safety concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| airbag inflator | 50,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
| brake system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$800 | 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
- brake fluid replacement
- timing belt inspection
- spark plug replacement
- coolant flush
- tire rotation
- transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering wheel vibration
- passenger airbag light
- brake pedal pulsation
- frequency of tire wear
- irregular acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Acura TSX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.