How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2005 Acura TSX?

NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2005 Acura TSX, making up 31% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an airbag recall for the 2005 Acura TSX?

No related recalls are listed for airbags on the 2005 Acura TSX in the NHTSA data provided.

What airbag problems do 2005 TSX owners report most?

Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, warning lights staying on, and in some cases airbags deploying with no collision. The median mileage at failure was 139,000.

Were there any injuries linked to airbag issues on the 2005 TSX?

Yes, NHTSA data tied 3 injuries and 5 crashes to airbag complaints on the 2005 Acura TSX.

Does the 2005 TSX have more airbag complaints than other TSX years?

Yes, the 2005 model's 16 airbag complaints and 31% share are higher than most other TSX years except 2009 and 2010, which had higher complaint counts but similar or lower share percentages.

2005 Acura TSX Airbags Problems

NHTSA received 16 airbag complaints for the 2005 Acura TSX, 31% of all complaints for that model year, linked to 5 crashes and 3 injuries. Owners most often report failed deployment in crashes and unexpected warning-light or spontaneous-deployment issues, with a median failure mileage of 139,000. No related recalls are on file.

Airbags complaints: 16; 31% of 51 complaints
All complaints this year: 51
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 139,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during actual crashes, including front, rear, and rollover impacts, sometimes leaving the vehicle declared a total loss.
Only one side's airbag deployed in a crash while the other side failed to inflate.
The SRS/airbag warning light illuminated intermittently or stayed on, with owners told this meant the airbags would not deploy in a crash.
Airbags deployed unexpectedly with no collision, in one case while the car was parked and in another while driving with no impact detected.
Passenger and driver airbags deployed several seconds apart during normal driving with no crash trigger.
One owner questioned why the 2005 TSX was excluded from the Takata airbag recall despite similar symptoms.

When 2005 Acura TSX airbag complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2007, latest May 10, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2007 to May 2019; peak Nov 2014 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2005 Acura TSX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by TSX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200516 (31%)
20064 (8%)
20071 (5%)
20082 (6%)
200927 (30%)
201020 (32%)
201111 (24%)
20126 (5%)
20135 (15%)
20141 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2005 Acura TSX?: NHTSA lists 16 airbag complaints for the 2005 Acura TSX, making up 31% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2005 Acura TSX?: No related recalls are listed for airbags on the 2005 Acura TSX in the NHTSA data provided.
What airbag problems do 2005 TSX owners report most?: Owners most often report airbags failing to deploy during crashes, warning lights staying on, and in some cases airbags deploying with no collision. The median mileage at failure was 139,000.
Were there any injuries linked to airbag issues on the 2005 TSX?: Yes, NHTSA data tied 3 injuries and 5 crashes to airbag complaints on the 2005 Acura TSX.
Does the 2005 TSX have more airbag complaints than other TSX years?: Yes, the 2005 model's 16 airbag complaints and 31% share are higher than most other TSX years except 2009 and 2010, which had higher complaint counts but similar or lower share percentages.