2010 Acura TSX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,234miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Acura TSX, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,234 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving randomly sign shows up for check engine oil . Sign's shows up with pressing brake, making turns, going over speed-bumps. Sign will disappear but will come on, after anyone of the above has occurred. This happens on local roads, highways, inner city, and speed bumps.”
NHTSA complaint #11354075, filed 2020-09, 121,468 miles“My car has stalled over 50 times since I’ve had my vehicle less than 90 days and they can’t seem to figure out what’s going on I had the car looked at over 3 times”
NHTSA complaint #11423867, filed 2021-07“The contact owns a 2010 Acura TSX. While driving at any speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle consumed approximately one half quart of oil every thousand miles. There was a manufacturer's recall related to the failure; however, the vehicle was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10762577, filed 2015-09, 25,000 miles“2010 Acura TSX. Consumer writes in regards to check engine light and vsa light issues. The dealer found the wheel sensor on the left front was bad, due to internal failure the dealer replaced the sensor. They also found the left front wheel bearing was leaking grease and caused the wheel sensor to go bad. They replaced the left wheel bearing. The high button on the passenger seat warmer light was inoperable. Also, the third clutch pressure switch failed. The dashboard was bubbling in the center and the steering wheel was completely discolored. The power windows were moving slowly up and down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683319, filed 2015-12Related service bulletins
- 10152441Dec 19, 2018"Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2009-11 TSX L4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000…
- 10108394Apr 27, 2017Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 2009-11 tsx l4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000…
- 10108163Jun 19, 2015"service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 2009-11 tsx l4 to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000…
- 10108711Apr 2, 2015Dealer message - Today, April 2, 2015, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for some 2009-2011 TSX vehicles for continued high oil consumption after having service…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 4 | 6% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 2 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Acura TSX
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Acura TSX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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