2013 Acura TSX Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Acura TSX, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,800 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.
“Eps steering issues first reported to Acura approximately 250 miles. Hood vibration issues at 3800 miles. Electronic power steering stability tracking issues, automobile cannot be driven in straight line. The eps system in this VIN platform and many other manufacturers has serious & well documented straight line driving and crosswind stability issues due to inherent design and engineering flaws in the eps system as compared to hydraulic steering systems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10618571, filed 2014-08, 3,800 miles“On Friday, September 24, 2021 when I went around a curve my car felt like the vehicle stability assist was trying to kick on. However, no warning light came on and I was not going to fast for the weather or road conditions. I did not hit any pot holes or anything else to cause the part to fail. When I went to apply my brakes the brakes felt soft and spongy and I was concern with the car not stopping. Safety issues for me and others were if my car didn't stop and me hitting another vehicle and injuring/killing them or myself due to the component failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11434458, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 10187894Feb 26, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10187299Feb 10, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10186001Jan 22, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10185525Jan 6, 2021Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10184337Dec 10, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy…
- 10129489Mar 14, 2014Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2010 & 2013 MDXs & TSXs with a complaint of the steering wheel vibration and the…
- 10052433May 1, 2013Acura: service news. Engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 43% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 9 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 16% |
| 2010 | 16 | 25% |
| 2009 | 24 | 26% |
| 2008 | 7 | 21% |
| 2007 | 2 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 12% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Acura TSX
19 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Acura TSX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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