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2013 Acura TSX Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 Acura TSX, 58% of all 33 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure is 67,500. No related recall exists for this issue.

Steering complaints
19
58% of 33
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
67,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • The power steering warning light comes on and the steering wheel suddenly becomes stiff or hard to turn, sometimes while driving above 20 mph.
  • The electric power steering (EPS) system cuts out abruptly during highway or stop-and-go driving, leaving the vehicle without power assist.
  • The steering wheel locks up completely and will not turn in either direction, sometimes recurring after the car is restarted.
  • Owners report the EPS module or electrical steering module fails and needs replacement, in some cases failing again after a replacement part was installed.
  • The steering loss occurs at low speeds, such as while reversing out of a parking spot or making a turn in traffic.

When 2013 Acura TSX steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2014, latest May 17, 2024.

2013 Acura TSX steering complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2014Jul 2018Nov 2018Apr 2019Aug 2019Nov 2020Feb 2021May 2024
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2014 to May 2024; peak Apr 2019 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Acura TSX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by TSX model year

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

  1. 20105 (8%)
  2. 201118 (40%)
  3. 2012100 (75%)
  4. 201319 (58%)
  5. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2013 Acura TSX?
NHTSA lists 19 steering complaints for the 2013 TSX, which is 58% of the 33 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for steering problems on the 2013 Acura TSX?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for steering on the 2013 Acura TSX.
At what mileage do steering problems usually appear on the 2013 TSX?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 67,500 miles.
Did steering failures cause any crashes or injuries on the 2013 TSX?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury among the steering complaints filed for the 2013 Acura TSX.
How does the 2013 TSX compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2013 TSX has a 58% share of steering complaints, lower than the 2012 TSX's 75% share but higher than the 2010 (8%) and 2011 (40%) model years.

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.