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This 2010 Acura Tsx has 63 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Airbag Malfunctions.
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2010 Acura Tsx Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 3 2010 Acura Tsx trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 3 trims analysed.
2010 Acura Tsx Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
ACURA TSX 2010 has 63 NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls. Top issues include airbag malfunctions (20 complaints) and brake system problems (16 complaints). Buyers should verify recall repairs and inspect these components. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Acura
- Model
- Tsx
- Model year
- 2010
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 63
- Crash-related complaints
- 7
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Airbag Malfunctions
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 23
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 28
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2010 Acura Tsx problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Airbag Malfunctions
Brake System
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Airbag Malfunctions, Brake System, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2010 Acura Tsx?
The 2010 TSX may be worth considering if thoroughly inspected, but the high number of airbag and brake complaints warrants caution. Buyers should prioritize checking for open recalls and service history.
Airbag and brake issues directly affect safety and repair costs. With 20 airbag and 16 brake complaints, these are the most frequently reported problems.
May Suit
This year may suit budget-conscious buyers willing to perform detailed pre-purchase inspections and verify recall repairs.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a worry-free ownership experience with minimal safety-related issues should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2010 Acura Tsx
Inspection Focus
- Inspect airbag system for warning lights and recall status.
- Check brake pads, rotors, and fluid for wear or leaks.
- Verify all 7 recalls have been performed via NHTSA website.
Before You Close the Deal
- Verify airbag recall status and inspect for warning lights.
- Check all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for brake and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect airbags, brakes, and steering before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2010 Acura TSX shows notable patterns in airbag malfunctions (20 complaints) and brake system issues (16 complaints). With 7 recalls and low data confidence, buyers should verify recall completion and inspect these components. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, 2010 has elevated complaints in airbags and brakes, but data confidence is low.
Recall context: With 7 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase.
- Airbag malfunctions account for 20 of 63 total complaints.
- Brake system issues total 16 complaints, the second most reported.
- 7 recalls exist for this model year, requiring verification.
- Airbag Malfunctions (20 complaints)
- Brake System (16 complaints)
- Electrical Faults (7 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2010 Acura Tsx complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Acura Tsx. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag Malfunctions | 20 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 16 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Acura Tsx. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
When i was driving home from work - my sunroof on my 2010 tsx . Just shattered while i was driving , lucky i had the sunroof visor closed at the time ..
Case #[XXX] [XXX] driving to freeway north going [XXX] near by the exit of [XXX] around [XXX] busy roadway when my tires exploded two tires went out at the freeway, around 3:06 pm police man or CHP went to check then he called a roadside assistance , they towed my car to Balboa…
[XXX] [XXX] Case #[XXX] [XXX] [XXX] Must be affixed to the vehicle before to deliver purchaser Dealer# 31804 Salesperson# S705254 License [XXX] VIN# [XXX] Date sold # [XXX] Mileage 110,411 REG 51 (REV) 9/2019) UH Pursuant to California vehicle code §4456 Reference: CCR §196…
The contact owns a 2010 Acura TSX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the power steering would suddenly fail causing the contact to use an excessive force to steer the vehicle. The power steering failure, brake system, and a yellow (unsure of its meaning) war…
Air bag frontal ; Inflator module Issued: 08/12/2019 Recall ID # 320228 NHTSA campaign #19V50200 Reference: CCR §1962 Concord HONDA dealership & service 1461 concord avenue, concord California , 94520 Must be affixed to the vehicle before to deliver purchaser Dealer# 31804 Sa…
My car has stalled over 50 times since I’ve had my vehicle less than 90 days and they can’t seem to figure out what’s going on I had the car looked at over 3 times
WHEN DRIVING RANDOMLY SIGN SHOWS UP FOR "CHECK ENGINE OIL". SIGN'S SHOWS UP WITH PRESSING BRAKE, MAKING TURNS, GOING OVER SPEED-BUMPS. SIGN WILL DISAPPEAR BUT WILL COME ON, AFTER ANYONE OF THE ABOVE HAS OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENS ON LOCAL ROADS, HIGHWAYS, INNER CITY, AND SPEED BUMPS.
MY CAR MODEL IS ONE OF MANY HONDA VEHICLES RECALLED IN 2019. THE CAR WARNS ME ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND SEATBELT MALFUNCTIONS EACH TIME I START THE VEHICLE. I REPORTED TO ACURA BUT NO ANSWER TO MY CONCERNS AND I'M VERY FRUSTRATED DRIVING MY CAR KNOWING THE AIRBAG MAY NOT PROTECT ME DU…
THE CAR DOOR LOCKS, OR DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS, HAVE FAILED MULTIPLE TIMES ( EACH DOOR AT LEAST TWICE) IN FIVE YEARS. THE CAR IS NOW EIGHT YEARS OLD AND ALL THE ACTUATORS HAVE FAILED AGAIN. THE SAFETY ISSUE ARISES WHEN THE DOOR SHOULD AUTOMATICALLY LOCK AFTER REACHING 10MPH, BUT THEY…
ON DECEMBER 11 , 2017, I TURNED MY CAR ON START AND IT STARTED SHOWING ME THREE WARNING LIGHTS. I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT ON AGAIN AND THE LIGHTS DISAPPEAR. I TURNED ON MY CAR THE NEXT DAY AND THE LIGHTS ARE STILL SHOWING. ITS ASKING TO FIX THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. MY CAR IS DETE…
TO SEE IF THE CAR HAS A RECALL
I CALLED TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE AIRBAGS TO BE REPLACED AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AND WOULD ORDER THEM AND CALL ME BACK. THEY NEVER RECEIVED THE NEW AIRBAGS AND DID NOT CALL ME. I HAVE CALLED AGAIN AND WILL CALL AGAIN THIS WEEK.
THE AIR BAG SYSTEM APPEARS ON THE SCREAM OF THE CAR AND ITS BEAPING ALL THE TIME ANNOUNCING THE AIR BAG SISTEM ITS BAD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE MOUTH AND SUSTAINED MILD STOMACH PAIN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE DRIVER OF…
TAKATA RECALL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V-346 MFR CAMPAIGN ID: KA7 CAMPAIGN DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL DATE: 05/23/2016 RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE. REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN 10 MONTHS AND NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. THIS IS NOT TIMELY AND AFFECT…
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL - STILL WAITING OVER 1 YEAR FOR REPLACEMENT BAGS TO BE INSTALLED. I LIVE IN THE SOUTH, WHERE THE HAZARD SEEMS TO BE MORE PREVALENT BECAUSE OF THE WARMER TEMPERATURES.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SPECIF…
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V346000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA…
TAKATA RECALL - DEALERSHIP NOTIFIED ON JULY 20TH, 2016 AND AS OF SEPTEMBER 23, MY REPLACEMENT PART HAS NOT ARRIVED. (CERRITOS ACURA, CA). I CALLED CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY WILL FORWARD LOANER CAR REQUEST TO CASE MANAGER TO POSSIBLY SUPPLY A LOANER CAR. MY COMPLAINT TO YOUR A…
THE RECALL WAS ISSUED MAY 2016. PASSENGERS NOT ALLOWED IN FRONT SEAT. REMEDY STILL NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS SEPTEMBER, 14, 2016. I HAVE CHILDREN AND NEED THE SEATING. MY CHILDREN ARE CATCHING THE BUS, OR I AM BORROWING VEHICLES. IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE WE RECEIVE A LOANER C…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Acura Tsx.
Safety recalls
2010 Acura Tsx recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 Acura Tsx. With 7 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Questions
2010 Acura Tsx buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2010 Acura Tsx reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 63 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2010 TSX may be worth considering if thoroughly inspected, but the high number of airbag and brake complaints warrants caution. Buyers should prioritize checking for open recalls and service history. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Acura Tsx?▾
#1: Airbag Malfunctions (20 complaints). #2: Brake System (16 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Acura Tsx?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2010 Acura Tsx?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2010 Acura Tsx, NHTSA complaints include 7 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 63 total complaints. 6 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2010 Acura Tsx have any recalls?▾
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2010 Acura Tsx. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. With 7 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2010 Acura Tsx?▾
The 2010 TSX may be worth considering if thoroughly inspected, but the high number of airbag and brake complaints warrants caution. Buyers should prioritize checking for open recalls and service history. Airbag and brake issues directly affect safety and repair costs. With 20 airbag and 16 brake complaints, these are the most frequently reported problems. Pay extra attention to Airbag Malfunctions during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Acura Tsx reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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