2011 Acura TSX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Acura TSX, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving and almost ending up in a accident to where I could injury myself or someone else my car immediately said check power steering and the steering wheel locked as well then the dealership chargers 1500.00 just not safe and over priced repair to something that gives you know warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11156029, filed 2018-12, 193,123 miles“On 11/19/19 my car was parked at a grocery store. When I got in to start it I got a flashing message regarding the electric power steering: 51. I couldn't really move the steering wheel and thankfully I was not driving. I had to had the car towed home. Upon looking into this I can see this has happened to a lot of people. The same year, make and model within the same mileage range as me. I have a 2011 Acura TSX with 75,000 miles. There is no reason this should be happening, I have had every required maintenance. This is a safety issue and should be recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #11291072, filed 2019-12, 75,000 miles“The contact owned a 2011 Acura TSX. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at his residence, a popping noise was heard as the contact went to investigate he found the vehicle on fire. The contact stated that it may have been an electric problem. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. No fire department report was filed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated before the incident. The vehicle has not been taken to local dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316660, filed 2020-03, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108563Apr 15, 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…
- 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…
- 10051922Feb 15, 2013Acura: software update to improve fuel injector and vtc timing.
- 10056167Feb 1, 2011Acura: see document search button for owner letter. The compass software, installed in some vehicles, may provide or display the incorrect direction. Model 2011 tsx.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 16 | 12% |
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 4 | 12% |
| 2007 | 3 | 14% |
| 2006 | 8 | 16% |
| 2005 | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 | 29 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Acura TSX
18 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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