What engine problem do 2009 Acura TSX owners report most?

The most common report is a pinging, knocking, or rattling noise from the engine during acceleration, accounting for the bulk of the 24 engine complaints NHTSA has on file for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2009 Acura TSX engine noise?

NHTSA lists no related recall for this engine complaint area.

At what mileage did the 2009 TSX engine problems usually show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 6,250 miles for engine-area complaints on the 2009 TSX.

How does the 2009 TSX compare to other TSX years for engine complaints?

The 2009 model year accounts for 26% of engine complaints among all TSX model years in this data, well above years like 2008 at 6% and 2013 at 6%.

Did the engine noise lead to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these engine complaints.

2009 Acura TSX Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 24 engine complaints for the 2009 Acura TSX, 26% of all 91 complaints filed for that year. The dominant issue is a pinging or knocking noise under acceleration, with a median mileage at failure of 6,250. No related recall exists for this engine issue.

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

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine produces a pinging or metallic knocking sound during acceleration, most noticeable between roughly 1,800 and 2,500 rpm.
Owners report the noise happens consistently, in any gear, on both manual and automatic cars, regardless of engine temperature.
Dealers repeatedly told owners the pinging or rattling was a "normal" or "characteristic" engine sound rather than a defect.
Some owners report excessive oil consumption alongside the noise, needing multiple added quarts between oil changes.
A subset of complaints link the noise to a rattle that starts very early, sometimes within the first weeks of ownership.

When 2009 Acura TSX engine complaints were filed

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

20055 (10%)
20065 (10%)
20072 (9%)
20082 (6%)
200924 (26%)
20106 (10%)
20115 (11%)
20127 (5%)
20132 (6%)
20142 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

What engine problem do 2009 Acura TSX owners report most?: The most common report is a pinging, knocking, or rattling noise from the engine during acceleration, accounting for the bulk of the 24 engine complaints NHTSA has on file for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2009 Acura TSX engine noise?: NHTSA lists no related recall for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage did the 2009 TSX engine problems usually show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 6,250 miles for engine-area complaints on the 2009 TSX.
How does the 2009 TSX compare to other TSX years for engine complaints?: The 2009 model year accounts for 26% of engine complaints among all TSX model years in this data, well above years like 2008 at 6% and 2013 at 6%.
Did the engine noise lead to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these engine complaints.