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The 2014 Acura TSX has 2 critical safety recalls on file — the kind NHTSA opens when crashes, fires, or injuries are documented. 7 owner complaints alongside. Read those first.
The 2014 Acura TSX has 7 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). The most-reported system is brakes at 3 complaints (~$450 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 TSX | 45 | 7 |
| 2012 TSX | 133 | 6 |
| 2013 TSX | 33 | 4 |
| 2014 TSX (this page) | 7 | 3 |
Limited NHTSA data — only 7 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 3 active recalls on file.
Only 7 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Driver-assist features on the tested model: Electronic stability control: Standard · Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: No
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2014 Acura TSX 4 DR FWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.
Tl* 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…
Frozen brakes when staring the car, the first pump on the brake works as expected. Then the next 3-5 pumps, the peddle does not go down and has thus the car does not stop. This usually happens when I go to work in the morning. But, it has happened during the afternoon. But…
The vtc actuator part number 14310-r40-a01 has gone bad. The very same part number is used on multiple hondas and acuras. When used on the Honda variant (accord) the part has been deemed to be defective by Honda of america per tsb 09-010. Yet when the very same part is used…
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…
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An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 7 owner complaints have been filed for the 2014 Acura TSX, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Only 7 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2014 Acura TSX without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2014 Acura TSX to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 7 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is brakes, with 3 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop.
The brakes is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 7 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.