2006 Acura Tsx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (22) · Service Brakes (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
38 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 2019-10-10 · campaign 19E068000 · 3,744 vehicles
Defect: Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (
Risk: If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
Electrical System 2013-03-15 · campaign 13V093000 · 76,253 vehicles
Defect: Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle
Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2010-04-29 · campaign 10V174000 · 167,255 vehicles
Defect: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.
Risk: OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Fix: HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AT 1-800-382-2238.
Service bulletins (36)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2023-05-17 · B23040A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news - the navigation clock and date are incorrect. this is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. the rollover occurred on january 1, 2022 at 12:00am local time
Electrical System 2022-01-25 · B21120A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
servicenews article - the clock shows the incorrect time. this issue is due to a limited gps receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on january 1, 2022, at 12:00am local time. as a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.
Suspension 2019-07-11 · DORE5C4S09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. the outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2018-07-10 · B07-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - there are specific leak dye kits for the r-134a and r-1234yf a/c systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the a/c system you are working on.
Electrical System 2018-04-17 · BTS180402 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech line summary article - when adding keys or running the system check with the immobilizer setup tool in the i-hds, are you seeing this message? "immobilizer system is not normal". we?re aware of this issue and have it under investigation.
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-11-23 · B05-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - navigation system information.
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What owners report
2025-01-10 · Steering“the power steering is leaking constantly as soon as u pour it in the car drive it 2 miles all leaks out and have to refill in order for the power steering to work correctly and there is a recall for it on this vehicle.…”
2023-10-30 · Steering“power steering rack & pinion always leaks on these vehicles. it is possible to lose all pressure in system and for vehicle to lose control while on the road. acura is aware of the issue on 04-08 tsx models but refuses to issue a recall. on my personal vehicle, the driver's side seal is leaking.…”
2023-04-21 · Steering“the car is about to need the steering rack replaced for the 3rd time since august of 2021. the power steering fluid gets low and needs to be refilled every few months. steering rack eventually springs leak every single time. already had hose replaced from recall. …”
2022-09-30 · Engine“every day i. the morning, the car would not start even though the battery is new and the car is driven everyday and mechanics can not find the problem and it passes all tests when checked for problems.…”
2022-06-17 · Structure:body“paint has pealed away, exposing the metal on the body which is starting to rust. the major areas are on top of hood, roof and top of trunk. …”
2021-06-16 · Engine · 128,241 mi“the contact owns a 2006 acura tsx. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was relating the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 13v093000 (engine and …”
2020-06-18 · Power Train · 98,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 acura tsx. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change. the mechanic became aware of a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was returned to the contact and while driving, the steering was difficult to turn. the contact stated that the power steering reservoir was e…”
2020-06-11 · Steering · 80,000 mi“my power steering hoses have been leaking and now there's fluid down under the motor and under the car.. the car will not hold power steering fluid but for one day and my car is now become undrivable. i see there was a recall but i did not receive the recall notice and started looking online and saw that actually i have experienced the same problem…”
2020-05-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 185,000 mi“the accelerator pedal binds, the engine doesn't not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash. the vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 124, accelerator control system. *tr…”
2019-10-20 · Service Brakes · 150,000 mi“when applying firm pressure to the brakes, it responds with a series of rapid vibrations and concomitant clicking noise. i never feel a solid and responsive breaking system. this occurred when i was attempting to slow in ice on a side street in 06 at which time i called acura to complain. a few days ago, i attempted to avoid hitting the car in fro…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.