2004 Acura TSX Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

21Air Bags complaints

14.8%Of all 142 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 · 19.7%

AIR BAGS21 · 14.8%

STEERING12 · 8.5%

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST9 · 6.3%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM9 · 6.3%

Share of the 142 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Acura TSX overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA AIRBAG: THE 2004 TSX ACURA SIDE AIRBAG INFLATED WHILE THE CAR PARKED. AS SOON AS MY SON ENTERED THE CAR HE SAID IT SOUNDED…”NHTSA complaint 10874678 — filed 06/16/2016

“THE AIRBAG OR SRS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON INDICATING THAT IT WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAPPENS AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. THE REASON…”NHTSA complaint 10854324 — filed 04/08/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 ACURA TSX. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10744557 — filed 07/29/2015

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Acura TSX have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Acura TSX: 21 of 142 complaints on file (14.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Acura TSX have in total?

142 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.