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2008 ACURA TSX

3 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 like a brain that helps control your engine's performance. It's located under the floor mats, which can get wet when you walk in from the outside, especially in regions that use corrosive deicing materials.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ECU gets damaged from the corrosion, your engine could stall while you're driving. This increases the risk of a crash, as you'll lose control of the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Acura dealer will inspect the ECU and replace it if it's damaged, at no cost to you. They'll also install a waterproof cover to prevent future damage. This repair is free, and you should contact your dealer as soon as possible.
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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 like a rubber tube that helps you steer your car. Over time, high temperatures under the hood can cause this hose to break down faster than usual.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose cracks and leaks, it could cause a fire under the hood, which could be very serious and potentially cause an accident.
Free Fix
Your authorized Acura dealer will replace the faulty power steering hose with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is completely free, so schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 engine goes. The replacement pedal assemblies sold for your vehicle have a problem with the rotating part that could cause it to get stuck.
Risk if Unfixed
If the accelerator pedal gets stuck, your engine won't return to normal speed when you take your foot off the gas. This could cause a prolonged acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty accelerator pedal assembly with a new one, free of charge. You'll be notified when the replacement is ready, and it's essential that you schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other ACURA TSX Years

2014
3 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
4 recalls
2004
4 recalls

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