2013 Acura TSX steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Acura TSX — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering electronic module went out and can’t find any replacements. Other models as the same as mine have been recalled.”
filed May 17, 2024
“Driving straight road in town going maybe 40 mph, alert came on saying check power steering. Wheel extremely hard to manuever, barely turned into closest parking lot. This is extremely dangerous and needs to be recalled. My car is currently sitting at a shop waiting to be fixed, whatever that…”
filed Feb 6, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owner Notification Letter - The vehicle's steering may feel heavier than normal - or is hard to turn - particularly when the vehicle is not moving because of an electric power steering (EPS) control unit failure. If…
ONL6E108202019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2019"Dealer Message - On April 19, 2019, Acura announced a warranty extension for certain 2012-14 Acura TL vehicles to address a concern with the electric power steering (EPS) system. On June 1, 2019, Acura announced an…
BBOM07112019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2019Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the EPS (electric power steering) control unit to 15 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty covers vehicles where the…
B19-021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 11, 2019
Steering problems in other TSX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 TSX | 100 | 75% |
| 2011 TSX | 18 | 40% |
| 2010 TSX | 5 | 8% |
| 2009 TSX | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 TSX | 17 | 50% |
| 2007 TSX | 15 | 68% |
| 2006 TSX | 24 | 48% |
| 2005 TSX | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 TSX | 14 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Acura TSX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.