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2006 ACURA TSX

4 recalls Risk Grade: C+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #13V093000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
The Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in your Acura TSX is a crucial computer that helps control the engine. Water and salt from chemicals used for deicing can seep into the vehicle's carpeting and reach the ECU, which is located on the floor of your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ECU gets damaged from rust or corrosion, it could cause your engine to stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the ECU and replace it if it's damaged, and they'll also install a waterproof cover to prevent future damage – all for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to avoid any issues.
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Original — What Happened
Honda is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Acura TSX vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In states that use corrosive materials for deicing, driver's footwear may bring in materials that saturate the vehicle's carpeting, which is in contact with the vehicle's engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU). As a result, the ECU case may experience rust or corrosion. This damage may potentially cause the engine to stall.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Honda will notify owners and Acura dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace any damaged ECU, free of charge. All vehicles will have a waterproof cover installed onto the ECU, free of charge. The recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-800-382-2238 and select option 4 or go to www.recalls.acura.com.
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Critical #10V174000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
The power steering hose in your TSX is a crucial part that helps you steer your car. Over time, it can degrade and crack if exposed to high heat for a long period.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose cracks and leaks, it could cause a fire under the hood, which could be life-threatening. This could also generate smoke and a strong burning smell.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will replace the power steering hose with a new one to prevent any issues, and this repair will be done at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 ACURA TSX PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY AND MAY CAUSE THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING OIL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OIL LEAKING ONTO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL, AND COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Original — Remedy
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA CLIENT SERVICES AT 1-800-382-2238.
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Under Review #19E068000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Manufacturer
Dorman Products, Inc.
What Happened
The accelerator pedal in your vehicle is the part that controls how fast your car goes. In certain replacement pedals, the part that moves back to its original position can get stuck, affecting how your car accelerates.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedal gets stuck, your engine might not slow down as you let off the gas, which could make it harder to stop your vehicle or cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the accelerator pedal assembly with a new one at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
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Under Review #06V270000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
What Happened
Your vehicle's owner's manual has incorrect contact information for reporting safety defects. This is the part that tells you how to contact the government if you have a safety concern with your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you need to report a safety issue, you won't have the correct contact information in your manual, which could delay getting help if you need it.
Free Fix
Honda will send you a postcard with the correct contact information, which you should insert into your owner's manual. This is a free service, and you can expect a postcard in the mail.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Original — Remedy
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other ACURA TSX Years

2014
3 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
4 recalls

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