I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 50MPH WHEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THEN 10-15 SECONDS LATER THE DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I DID NOT HAVE ANY TIRE BLOWOUTS OR HIT ANY OBJECTS IN THE STREET. THERE WERE NO POT HOLES OR MAN HOLES IN THE STREET WHERE MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. MY TWO YEAR OLD NEPHEW WAS IN A CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT AND INHALED A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF THE AIRBAG SMOKE AND WAS CHOKING …
2005 acura TSX airbags problems
severe 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
16
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 ACURA TSX. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE AIR BAGS PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO INFLATE AND THE SPECIFICS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21…
ON NOVEMBER 4 2014 I FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THIS CAR BECAUSE THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKING MY HUSBAND AND MY LITTLE BOY WHERE ON THE CAR . ( IWAS ON THE DENTIST OFFICE ) MY HUSBAND DECIDE TO GO INTO THE CAR AND GIVE HIM SOME SNACK THEN AFTER ABOUT 20 MIN THAT MY HUSBAND TURN ON THE CAR TO USE THE AC THE AIR BAGS PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED ,THE PASSENGER SIDE BAG HURT MY S…
ACURA TSX 2005 THE VEHICLE WAS PARKING ON 10/22/14 ON ALTA ARDEN SACRAMENTO CA. THE AIRBAGS SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. THE CAR WAS PARKING WITH A/C RUNNING. I BUY THIS CAR ON FEBRUARY 2013 I'M THE SECOND OWNER THE CARFAX SHOW AN ACCIDENT ON 10/2009 FROM THE FIRST OWNER THIS MAKE THE CAR A SALVAGE CAR BUT WITH NO BIGGER DAMAGE SO I CAN'T BELIEVE THE AIR BAGS JUST COME OUT PUTTING MY…
INTERMITTENTLY THE AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON WHEN STARTING THE CAR AND STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING. SINCE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON THIS YET, IT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO CHECK THIS OUT AND SINCE IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES AND NOT OTHERS, I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE TO DETERMINE THE REASON AND FIX IT. IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, ACURA SHOULD ADDRESS IT BEFORE IT CAUSES ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. …
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT BETWEEN MY VEHICLE AND ANY OTHER VEHICLE OR OBJECT. THE ROOT CAUSE FOR THE DEPLOYMENT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME (INSURANCE INSPECTOR HAS NOT PROVIDED AN UPDATE AT THIS TIME).
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 acura TSX?
It's a meaningful issue. 16 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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