Are brake problems common on the 2010 Acura TSX?

Yes. Brakes are the top complaint area for this model year, making up 17 of 63 total complaints, or 27% of all reports.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Acura TSX brakes?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue.

At what mileage do TSX brake problems usually show up?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 28,000 miles at the time of brake failure.

What kind of brake issue do owners describe most?

Most owners report the rear brake pads and rotors wearing out much faster than the front brakes, sometimes down to bare metal.

Did any 2010 TSX brake complaints involve crashes?

NHTSA data lists 3 crashes tied to brake complaints for this model year, with no reported fires or injuries.

2010 Acura TSX Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 17 of 63 complaints (27%) on the 2010 Acura TSX, mostly premature rear brake pad and rotor wear, with a median failure mileage of 28,000. There is no related recall on file for this issue.

Brakes complaints: 17; 27% of 63 complaints
All complaints this year: 63
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 28,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Rear brake pads wear down far faster than front pads, sometimes reaching bare metal within a few thousand miles of a normal inspection.
Owners report rear brakes needing replacement well before expected service intervals, with dealers calling it normal wear.
Some describe loud rattling or screeching noise from the rear wheels that worsens over time before service.
A few owners report brake pulsation or reduced stopping power after sustained driving, making the car harder to stop.
One owner described the brake pedal becoming stiff and unresponsive in cold winter mornings until the engine warmed up.
Several owners link the rapid rear wear to caliper binding, based on findings from independent repair shops.

When 2010 Acura TSX brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2010, latest Feb 15, 2016.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Feb 2016; peak Nov 2012 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Acura TSX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by TSX model year

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

20052 (4%)
20067 (14%)
20072 (9%)
20088 (24%)
200925 (27%)
201017 (27%)
20118 (18%)
201211 (8%)
20134 (12%)
20143 (43%)

Frequently asked questions

Are brake problems common on the 2010 Acura TSX?: Yes. Brakes are the top complaint area for this model year, making up 17 of 63 total complaints, or 27% of all reports.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Acura TSX brakes?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue.
At what mileage do TSX brake problems usually show up?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 28,000 miles at the time of brake failure.
What kind of brake issue do owners describe most?: Most owners report the rear brake pads and rotors wearing out much faster than the front brakes, sometimes down to bare metal.
Did any 2010 TSX brake complaints involve crashes?: NHTSA data lists 3 crashes tied to brake complaints for this model year, with no reported fires or injuries.