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2010 Acura

TSX

Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Acura TSX: best and worst years
2010 Acura TSX

Closest available photo (2012 model year); you're viewing the 2010.

2012 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S5)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
280
Power to weight
0.082 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.31
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
21.4 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 0.4 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
186 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,406 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
95 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
7
Owner complaints
63
Reported injuries
6
Theft rate
0.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS23%
  • SERVICE BRAKES12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8%
  • SEAT BELTS6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6%
  • STEERING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 86 total.

Acura TSX: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

43 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 17, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB23040A

    Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in rollover of internal chip memory. The rollover occurred on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time

  • Jan 25, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB21120A

    ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time. As a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.

  • Feb 26, 2021SERVICE BRAKESBPaS02262021905

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Feb 10, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBPaS02102021903

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jan 22, 2021EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBPaS01222021905

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jan 6, 2021EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITYBPaS01062021905

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Dec 10, 2020SERVICE BRAKESBPaS12102020

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2009-2014 TLs, TSXs & TSX Wagons with a client complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Mar 10, 2020AIR BAGSB20-011

    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 front passenger's airbag inflator only.

  • and 35 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr / 50k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.