2013 Acura TSX V6 Technology
All photo credits
- Photo: 2010 Acura TSX in Grigio Metallic, Front Left, 01-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Front view of an automobile in the US by MarkScottAustinTX, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Acura TSX 2.4L rear 1.19.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Acura TSX in Grigio Metallic, Rear Left, 01-21-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2013 Acura TSX V6 Technology is a 280-hp 3.5-liter sedan with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $39,150 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 280 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 254 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The TSX measures 185.6 inches long on a 106.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,680 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $39,150 ($54,608 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $40,045 ($55,857 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter 60-degree V-angle, 6-cylinder |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), 4-valves-per-cylinder, SOHC, belt-driven camshafts |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 93 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Dual-stage intake manifold with PGM-FI multi-point fuel injection and Drive-By-Wire throttle system |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control |
| 1st Gear | 2.697 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.606 (77 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.071 (115 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.694 (178 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.491 (252 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.888 |
| Final Drive | 4.312 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with constant-rate coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with constant-rate coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.04 in x 0.21 in hollow (26.5 mm x 5.3 mm) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.67 in solid (17 mm) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Floating-style single-piston cast-iron |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter x 1.1 in (28 mm) thickness |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter x 0.35 in (9 mm) thickness |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18x8.0 in split 5-spoke cast-aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 18x8.0 in split 5-spoke cast-aluminum |
| Tires Front | Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P235/45R18 94V M+S all-season |
| Tires Rear | Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 P235/45R18 94V M+S all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 62.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,680 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 62% / 38% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk) |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Acura TSX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 27, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
NHTSA campaign 19V502000
May 16, 2019 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
NHTSA campaign 19V378000
Sep 27, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
NHTSA campaign 18V661000
Jan 9, 2018 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
NHTSA campaign 18V042000
33 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Acura TSX
Owner Complaints
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Acura TSX (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 19 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Buckle | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 ACURA TSX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.