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Acura TSXModel year report

2014 Acura TSX Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
50,286miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 21 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Acura TSX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2014 Acura TSX. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine (2) and air bags (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,286 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 19 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “When the car sits over night or when it cold the brake pedal will not go down, brake no working for several minutes. Called customer service they said is normal, at three years ago.in 1/31/2019,the day very cold in new york city, I went on the parkway and the car could not brake, because the pedal would not go down. I went to dealer at 2/2/2019, they said they know some vehicle have same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11174577, filed 2019-02, 6 miles

Air bags: “Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Acura TSX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10896766, filed 2016-08

Electrical system: “I bought a brand new 2014 Acura TSX may 27 2014 from concord Acura dealership. Since 2014-2019 my car has been stalling to start. I've brought it in multiple times for the same issue, they would send me home and said nothing was wrong with my car. On jan 2017, after bringing my car in for the 8th time, they finally told me that my car was purchased with a bad battery from the manufacturer warehouse, that was why my car wouldn't start for 2 years. So they replaced the battery. Jan 2019 exactly 2 years later, my car stalls again! I immediately called aaa to replace my battery 01/15/19. …”

NHTSA complaint #11172618, filed 2019-01

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 38,972 and 61,600 miles.

25%0–100%10–2525%25–5025%50–7525%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 50,286 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2016201820192202022023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Acura TSX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
TSX · sedan FWDnot rated———5 · 9.9% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Acura TSX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
TSX FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed automatic223125$3,300
TSX FWD2.4L 4-cyl6-speed manual212924$3,400
TSX FWD3.5L 6-cyl5-speed automatic192822$3,750
TSX Wagon FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed automatic222924$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Acura TSX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 19 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 19 bulletins →

Other model years of the Acura TSX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014750,2863—24—Not enough data
20133369,7354—245 · FewerFalling
201213372,2766—2467 · MoreFalling
20114579,0007—2413 · FewerFalling
20106328,0767—2389 · MoreRising
20099123,0006—25100 · MoreFalling
20083463,0002—2322 · FewerRising
200722110,3002—23—Falling
20065089,0453—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200551102,9653—23Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200414262,0003—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Acura TSX model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Acura TSX have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2014 Acura TSX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Acura TSX is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2014 Acura TSX been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Acura TSX get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Acura TSX (TSX, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Acura TSX reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,286 miles and the middle half falls between 38,972 and 61,600 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.