2011 ACURA TSX Recalls (5)

Campaign:
16V346000 on 05/23/2016
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
2,719,386
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 acura tsx, 2011 tsx wagon, 2010-2011 acura zdx, 2008-2011 honda accord, 2010-2011 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, civic hybrid, and civic gx, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2010-2011 fcx clarity and insight, and 2009-2011 fit, and pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless already included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain model year 2008 honda accord, 2006-2008 civic, civic hybrid and civic gx, and 2007-2008 cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, 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, or "zone b." vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either zones a or b are not subject to this safety recall. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. the recall began march 2017. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall is ka4, ka5, ka6, and ka7.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V030000 on 01/12/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Affected:
977,708
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 acura tsx, 2011-2012 acura tsx wagon, 2010-2012 acura zdx, 2008-2012 honda accord, 2010-2012 honda accord crosstour and honda insight, 2009-2012 honda fit, 2009-2012 pilot, 2007-2011 honda cr-v, 2012 honda fcx clarity and 2006-2011 honda civic, civic hybrid, civic ngv vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, if not included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain 2009 acura tsx, honda fit and pilot, 2008-2009 honda accord, 2006-2009 civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv, and 2007-2009 honda cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, 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, or "zone b." additionally, if not included in "zone b" above, honda is recalling certain 2008 honda accord, 2006-2008 honda civic, civic hybrid and civic ngv and 2007-2008 honda cr-v vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, 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 inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. the manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are ke1 and ke2.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V545000 on 09/05/2017
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
02/03/2011 - 02/07/2011
Affected:
3,257
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 accord, 2010-2012 accord crosstour, 2006-2011 civic, 2007-2011 cr-v, 2009-2012 fit and pilot, 2010-2012 insight, and 2009-2012 acura tsx vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. one dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. the recall began october 30, 2017. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are o07, y0a, n06, g05, m04, y01, and o09.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V042000 on 01/15/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
11/03/2010 - 08/09/2011
Affected:
691,726
Defect:
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 acura tsx, zdx, honda accord crosstour, fit, insight and pilot vehicles, 2011-13 acura tsx sportswagon, 2010-2012 honda accord,, 2010-2011 honda civic, civic ngv, civic hybrid and cr-v vehicles and 2013 honda fcx clarity and fit ev vehicles ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands or "zone a." additionally, honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 acura tsx, honda accord, accord crosstour, fit and pilot, 2010-2011 honda civic, civic ngv, civic hybrid and cr-v, and 2010 acura zdx and honda insight vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, 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 or "zone b." unless included in zones a or b above, honda is recalling certain 2009 acura tsx, honda accord, civic, civic ngv, civic hybrid, cr-v, fit, and pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of 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 or "zone c." these vehicles are equipped with certain 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.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began february 16, 2018. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are b0k and l0j.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V661000 on 09/27/2018
Component:
Air bags:passenger side frontal
Manufactured:
10/19/2010 - 08/20/2011
Affected:
1,357,311
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2011 ACURA TSX TSBs (32)

Bulletin:
SB-12-037
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Acura: steering wheel makes clicking noises, that may be caused by burrs within steering angle sensor assembly intermittently bind, on upper steering column. model 2010-2012 tsx. *pe updated on 4/17/2013. model 2013 tsx update. *k
Bulletin:
B12-041
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Acura: front suspension clunk in hot weather. a clunk is heard in the front suspension while driving over irregular surfaces and in hot weather. the noise goes away temporarily when the vehicle is lifted in the air and then returned to the
Bulletin:
SB-11-021
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Acura: software update to improve fuel injector and vtc timing. *kb
Bulletin:
ASN-49584
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Acura: information in the service news, from manufacturer, regarding various issues of troubleshooting, installation, replacing, servicing and repairing various model and model year vehicles. *pe
Bulletin:
PU-201102
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Acura: see document search button for owner letter. the compass software, installed in some vehicles, may provide or display the incorrect direction. model 2011 tsx. *pe
Bulletin:
13-006
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This tsb contains an owners notification letter. select document search button below. honda: warranty extension of engine pistons and piston rings due to sticking which result in high engine oil usage *cn
Bulletin:
B12-037
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Service bulletin - replace the steering wheel when a clicking noise is heard during turning of the steering wheel . the steering wheel tab that engages the steering wheel angle sensor has too much play.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Bulletin:
BMV161002
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Tech2tech video - airbag inflator installation tips. please advise if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a thumb drive or dvd.
Bulletin:
BMV161001
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Tech2tech video - airbag inflator installation tips. please advise if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a thumb drive or dvd.
Bulletin:
B05-018
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
Service bulletin - navigation system information.
Bulletin:
B13-006
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"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 miles, whichever comes first. the warranty extension does not
Bulletin:
B13-006
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
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 miles, whichever comes first. under certain specific circumstan
Bulletin:
B12-042
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
"service bulletin - the oil consumption is more than the client expects; the engine oil level is low on the dipstick sooner than expected based on overall vehicle usage, condition, and maintenance history. in some cases, the oil warning lig
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Acura
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Dealer 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 bulletin 11-021, productupdate:softwareupdatetoimprovefuelinjec
Bulletin:
DLR MSG - Acura
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Dealer 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 bulletin 11-021, product update: software update to improve fu
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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 miles, whichever comes first. the engine oil level is low on th
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Service bulletin - remove both windshield side trim pieces, and replace any retainers that are loose or missing. then, reinstall the trim pieces.
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Service bulletin - for any tpms-related warranty repairs, all recorded dtcs must now be entered into the warranty claim. make sure your repair order includes those dtcs.
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Service bulletin - the mil comes on and dtc p0455 (evap system large leak) and/or dtc p0456 (evap system very small leak detected) is set. the fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. the fuel
Bulletin:
B13-006
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
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 miles, whichever comes first. under certain specific circumstan
Bulletin:
Service Bulletin
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Service bulletin - the mil comes on and dtc p0455 (evap system large leak) and/or dtc p0456 (evap system very small leak detected) is set. the fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. the fuel f
Bulletin:
B18-022
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
B18-024
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
B18-026
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - this bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. american honda is offering a customer support program (warranty extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
Bulletin:
B07-025
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Service bulletin - there are specific leak dye kits for the r-134a and r-1234yf a/c systems; make sure you use the correct kit for to the a/c system you are working on.
Bulletin:
B18-058
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Service bulletin - american honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the takata passsenger's airbag inflator recall.

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