YearToAvoid

2009 Acura TSX Engine Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Acura TSX, 26% of all 91 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 10 TSX model years. Median mileage at failure: 6,250 miles.

Engine complaints
24
26% of 91
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
6,250 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Acura TSX engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 20, 2009, latest May 2, 2024.

2009 Acura TSX engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2009May 2009Oct 2011Nov 2015Jul 2016Nov 2018Dec 2019May 2024
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2009 to May 2024; peak Mar 2009 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2009 Acura TSX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by TSX model year

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

  1. 20055 (10%)
  2. 20065 (10%)
  3. 20072 (9%)
  4. 20082 (6%)
  5. 200924 (26%)
  6. 20106 (10%)
  7. 20115 (11%)
  8. 20127 (5%)
  9. 20132 (6%)
  10. 20142 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Acura TSX have engine problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Acura TSX, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 6,250 miles.
Which Acura TSX year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Acura TSX has the most engine complaints (24), compared with 24 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Acura TSX?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Acura TSX is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.