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2014 Acura TSX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#5 most-complained of 5 TSX years

The 2014 Acura TSX ranks Best among 5 model years, with only 7 complaints, a Complaint Index of 0, and 3 recalls, all tied to airbag inflators. Brakes are the top-reported issue but with far fewer complaints than most other years.

Complaints
7
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
24
21.5 city / 29 hwy

Top 2014 Acura TSX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes3 (43%)
  2. Engine2 (29%)
  3. Airbags1 (14%)
  4. Electrical System1 (14%)
  5. Other1 (14%)

What owners report

  • Owners report that in cold weather, the brake pedal fails to respond for several minutes after starting the car, sometimes requiring multiple pumps before the pedal moves.
  • One owner said this frozen-brake condition happened at a median mileage of 38,972 miles and mainly occurred on cold mornings.
  • An owner reported the VTC actuator (part number 14310-r40-a01) failed around 75,000 miles, a part also used in other Honda and Acura engines.
  • One owner said they were notified of a Takata airbag recall but could not get the repair completed because replacement parts were unavailable.
  • Owners describe dealers and customer service telling them the cold-weather brake delay is normal, without offering a fix.
2014 Acura TSX complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2016Jan 2018Jan 2019Feb 2019Feb 2020Apr 2020Dec 2023
8 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2016 to Dec 2023; peak Jan 2019 (2).

2014 Acura TSX recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V502000Jun 27, 2019Airbags9,555 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

  2. NHTSA 19V378000May 16, 2019Airbags19,138 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

  3. NHTSA 18V661000Sep 27, 2018Airbags1,355,406 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.

2014 Acura TSX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
21.5 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
Combined
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,300
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other TSX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020102011201220132014
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Avoid100133624
2013Good2533424
2014Best07324

All Acura TSX years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Acura TSX reliable?
Among the 5 TSX model years with data, 2014 ranks Best with a Complaint Index of 0 and only 7 complaints, far fewer than years like 2012 (133 complaints, index 100).
What problems does the 2014 Acura TSX have?
NHTSA lists brakes as the top problem area (3 complaints, 43% share), followed by engine issues (2 complaints, 29% share). No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
Does the 2014 Acura TSX have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2014 TSX, all related to Takata passenger frontal airbag inflators. None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 TSX compare to other years?
The 2014 TSX has the lowest Complaint Index (0) among the 5 years with data, better than 2013 (25, Good), 2011 (50, Caution), 2010 (75, Avoid), and 2012 (100, Avoid).

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.