Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Acura TSX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Acura TSX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Acura TSX has an average reliability rating due to recurring airbag recalls, moderate brake complaints, and scarce engine and electrical system issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 30,000–70,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| engine mounts | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| airbag system | any mileage | No reliable estimate | very common |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- timing belt inspection at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- delayed brake response
- rough engine idle
- airbag warning light on
- unusual electrical system noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Acura TSX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.