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2013 Acura TSX V6 Technology

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 TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$39,150 ($54,608 *)
MSRP with Destination$40,045 ($55,857 *)
Destination Charge$895
Engine
Engine Type3.5-liter 60-degree V-angle, 6-cylinder
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower280 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Redline6,800 rpm
ValvetrainVariable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC), 4-valves-per-cylinder, SOHC, belt-driven camshafts
Bore and Stroke89 x 93 mm
Compression Ratio11.2:1
Injection TypeDual-stage intake manifold with PGM-FI multi-point fuel injection and Drive-By-Wire throttle system
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic with Sequential SportShift and Grade Logic Control
1st Gear2.697 (46 mph **)
2nd Gear1.606 (77 mph **)
3rd Gear1.071 (115 mph **)
4th Gear0.694 (178 mph **)
5th Gear0.491 (252 mph **)
Reverse1.888
Final Drive4.312
Fuel Economy
City19 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined23 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone with constant-rate coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link with constant-rate coil springs
Front Stabilizer Bar1.04 in x 0.21 in hollow (26.5 mm x 5.3 mm)
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.67 in solid (17 mm)
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersFloating-style single-piston cast-iron
Front Brake DiscVentilated 11.8 in (300 mm) diameter x 1.1 in (28 mm) thickness
Rear Brake DiscSolid 11.1 in (282 mm) diameter x 0.35 in (9 mm) thickness
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18x8.0 in split 5-spoke cast-aluminum
Wheels Rear18x8.0 in split 5-spoke cast-aluminum
Tires FrontMichelin Pilot HX MXM4 P235/45R18 94V M+S all-season
Tires RearMichelin Pilot HX MXM4 P235/45R18 94V M+S all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length185.6 in
Width72.4 in
Height56.7 in
Wheelbase106.4 in
Front Track62.2 in
Rear Track62.2 in
Ground Clearance5.9 in
Cargo Volume14 ft³
Curb Weight3,680 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)62% / 38%
Interior
Headroom Front37.6 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42.4 in
Legroom Rear34.3 in
Shoulder Room Front57.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.1 in
Hip Room Front55.6 in
Hip Room Rear54.2 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2013 Acura TSX 4 DR FWD

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

Most-cited areas
Steering19
Air Bags5
Electrical System3
Service Brakes3
Tires2
Buckle1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
May 28, 2026 · Electrical System, Service Brakes
“ABS / VSA module failed at 90k miles causing spongy brakes. Acura quoted me $3500 for a new module which is more than the value of the car.”
Jun 6, 2025 · Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“The airbags did not deploy when I got in the front end accident”
May 17, 2024 · Steering
“Power steering electronic module went out and can’t find any replacements. Other models as the same as mine have been recalled.”
Oct 12, 2023 · Tires
“I first reported this on July 7, 2023 under NHTSA ID#11530893. My wife was driving when the Continental tire size 225/50/R17 suddenly blew out at approximately 70 MPH. Immediately pulled to shoulder…”
Jul 7, 2023 · Tires
“The contact owns a 2013 Acura TSX equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Pure Contact, Tire Size: 225/50/R17, DOT Number: VY40WD4A2320. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an…”

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.

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