repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2011 Acura TSX Sport WagonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-502 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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repaired · 2018 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other TSX Sport Wagon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TSX Sport Wagon median. How we score
'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon safety ratings
2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon SW FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What TSX Sport Wagon owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I'VE NOW EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE TWICE WHEN THE TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW OR NEAR FREEZING. I'VE STARTED THE CAR AND STARTED DRIVING. THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ABOUT 10 FEET INTO THE DRIVE. WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES GOT LITTLE TO NO BRAKE POWER CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL EVENTUALLY COMING A STOP…
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