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2012 Acura

TSX Wagon

Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Acura TSX: best and worst years
2012 Acura TSX Wagon

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Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, 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
201
Power to weight
0.059 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.44
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,200EPA, 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
32.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 8.2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

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

Safety NHTSA, model year

Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
132
Reported injuries
1
Theft rate
0.7 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING63%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%
  • AIR BAGS4%
  • ENGINE4%
  • POWER TRAIN3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 157 total.

Acura TSX: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA19001opened Apr 19, 2019AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

    Electrical overstress

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

26 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • 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, 2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGESBPaS01062021905

    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.

  • Aug 20, 2019STEERINGONL6E108202019

    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 this happens, either the EPS indicator blinks with no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored, or the EPS indicator comes on steady with at least one of the following DTCs stored: DTC 32-09, DTC 32-08, or DTC 61-04.

  • Jul 11, 2019SUSPENSIONDORE5C4S09

    This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for the outer diameter of the ball joint housing being too small. The outer diameter being too small would prevent the part from being installed, and would therefore have no impact on the end user besides time to complete installation.

  • and 18 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.