2011 Acura Tsx Problems
Shopping for a used 2011 Acura Tsx? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 45 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Steering Defects the most reported area.
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This 2011 Acura Tsx has 45 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2011 Acura Tsx Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2011 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. 4 trims analysed.
2011 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 Rated9.9% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
9.9% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2011 Acura Tsx has 45 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Steering Defects. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Acura
- Model
- Tsx
- Model year
- 2011
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 45
- Crash-related complaints
- 3
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 24
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 22 / 29
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 5/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2011 Acura Tsx problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Airbag Malfunctions
Brake System
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Airbag Malfunctions, Brake System. 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 2011 Acura Tsx?
The 2011 Acura Tsx shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2011 Acura Tsx
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the steering system for any unusual noises or play.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially for airbags.
- Request service records for steering, airbag, and brake repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported components.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the steering system for any unusual noises or play.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, especially for airbags.
- Request service records for steering, airbag, and brake repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported components.
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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
The 2011 Acura TSX has 45 NHTSA complaints, with steering defects and airbag malfunctions being the most frequently reported issues. Crash-related complaints are few, and the overall confidence in the data is low due to the limited sample size.
- Steering defects account for the largest share of complaints (18 out of 45).
- Airbag malfunctions are the second most common complaint (11 complaints).
- Brake system issues are reported in 7 complaints.
- Steering Defects are the most reported component issue.
- Airbag Malfunctions are a recurring theme in complaints.
- Brake System problems appear in a notable number of complaints.
Full breakdown
All 2011 Acura Tsx complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Acura Tsx. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 18 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 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 2011 Acura Tsx. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2011 Acura TSX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V661000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall r…
Power steering system malfunction. Warning light went on with no other warning and rendered vehicle undrivable due to no steering function
VSA MODULATOR failed, breaks suddenly goes all the way down will not stop, this is suddenly happened while on the road.
While driving on highway driver side windshield trim panel flew off into traffic causing a car to swerve at highway speed. Included with the genuine Acura replacement part (# 73162-tl2-305zd) was service bulletin # 09-030 which states that the glue needs to be replaced. I talked …
While driving my 2011 Acura TSX wagon on 10 July 2021, the power steering failure indicator light came on while crossing a bridge and my power steering immediately failed. After the vehicle was towed home, I searched the manual and found there is no power steering reservoir to ch…
ABS/VSA WARNING LIGHT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL COMES ON AT START-UP, OTHER TIMES WHEN DRIVING, THEN DISAPPEARS ONLY TO COME BACK ON AGAIN AND LATER RE-APPEAR, DISAPPEARS, INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER HAS QUOTED $2,900 FOR ABS/VSA MODULE 57110-TL2-S21 TO WHICH I SAID NO WAY. DID QUICK SUR…
7 F, CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE ALL NIGHT, STARTED CAR, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, BACKED OUT, BRAKES NORMAL, DRIVING FORWARD SLOWLY, BRAKES NORMAL, WAS GOING 30 APPROACHING STOP SIGN, WENT TO BRAKE, PEDAL WAS SOLID...NOTHING WAS UNDER THE PEDAL, BUT FELT LIKE THERE WAS A BRICK UNDER THE …
NO BRAKES OR VERY STIFF BRAKE PEDAL WHEN BELOW FREEZING UNTIL CAR WARMS UP. HAVE HAD BRAKE FLUID REPLACED AND BLED MULTIPLE TIMES AND PROBLEM NOT FIXED. HAPPENS EVERY TIME BELOW 25 DEGREES AND IS WORSE THE COLDER IT IS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HIS RESIDENCE, A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD AS THE CONTACT WENT TO INVESTIGATE HE FOUND THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN AN ELECTRIC PROBLEM. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT …
ON 11/19/19 MY CAR WAS PARKED AT A GROCERY STORE. WHEN I GOT IN TO START IT I GOT A FLASHING MESSAGE REGARDING THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING: 51. I COULDN'T REALLY MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL AND THANKFULLY I WAS NOT DRIVING. I HAD TO HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME. UPON LOOKING INTO THIS I C…
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE. EVERY 1000 MILES IT'S REQUIRED ONE QUART OF OIL TO BE ADDED TO THE OIL FILLER. ACURA HAS A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THIS KNOW ISSUE TO 8 YEARS OR 125,000 MILES FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF SERVICE, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. MY VEHICLE…
GOT MY EPS SYSTEM REPLACED ABOUT 1 YEARS AGO PAID 1300 TO FIX NOW IT SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE RECENTLY MY STEERING GETS HARD SOME DAYS AND OTHER DAYS ITS SMOOTH DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO I CANT AFFORD ANOTHER 1300 FOR SOMETHING THAT IS KNOW TO BE FAILING
STEERING SYSTEM FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. EPS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE IN THE HIGHWAY AND VERY HARD TO MANEUVER IN THE PARKING LOT. THIS IS EXTREMELY SCARY SITUATION. I WAS GLAD I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY AND STOP THE CAR AT A SAFE LOCATION. ELECT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 ACURA TSX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 67 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN APPOINTMENT WAS PENDING WITH HENDRICK ACURA (LOCATED AT 6824 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE,…
I HAVE A 2011 ACURA TSX. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING KEEPS MALFUNCTIONING WHILE DRIVING IN MOVING TRAFFIC. IT APPEARS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE IS MALFUNCTIONING. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL ACURA. ACURA IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, YET HAS DONE NOTHI…
POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. STEERING WHEEL WON'T TURN AT ALL. LIGHT GOING OFF ABOUT POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION.
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH MY POWER STEERING ABRUPTLY FAILED. THE "CHECK POWER STEERING" INDICATOR CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY LOCKED UP. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR INTO A NEARBY STORE PARKING LOT BUT STEERING ABILITY WAS ALMOST NONEXISTENT. I HAD THE CAR T…
WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST ENDING UP IN A ACCIDENT TO WHERE I COULD INJURY MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE MY CAR IMMEDIATELY SAID CHECK POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AS WELL THEN THE DEALERSHIP CHARGERS 1500.00 JUST NOT SAFE AND OVER PRICED REPAIR TO SOMETHING THAT GIVES Y…
CHECK POWER STEERING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 9 HOURS IN A PARKING DECK AT WORK. AS I WAS GETTING OFF WORK I PLACED MY KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THAT'S WHEN THE LIGHT APPEARED. I TOOK THE KEY OUT AND LET THE CAR SIT FOR A WHILE ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND START…
MY "CHECK POWER STEERING" LIGHT CAME ON WHILE MY CAR WAS MOVING 5MPH THROUGH A PARKING GARAGE. INSTANTLY MY WHEEL BECAME VERY HARD TO MOVE. AFTER PARKING AND TURNING THE CAR OFF/ON THE PROBLEM RESOLVED ITSELF. 5 DAYS LATER I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL ROAD THE EPS FAILED AG…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2011 Acura Tsx.
Safety recalls
2011 Acura Tsx recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2011 Acura Tsx. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. 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
2011 Acura Tsx buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2011 Acura Tsx reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 45 owner complaints, 3 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2011 Acura Tsx shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. 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 2011 Acura Tsx?▾
#1: Steering Defects (18 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (11 complaints). #3: Brake System (7 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Acura Tsx?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2011 Acura Tsx?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2011 Acura Tsx, NHTSA complaints include 3 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 45 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2011 Acura Tsx have any recalls?▾
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2011 Acura Tsx. A major recall area is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2011 Acura Tsx?▾
The 2011 Acura Tsx shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects 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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