2012 Acura TSX vs 2012 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Acura TSX | 2012 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 133 | 454 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 30 | 76 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 55 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–25 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 73,200 mi | 36,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TSX | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 100 | 74 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 149 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 59 |
| Power Train | 5 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 34 |
| Structure | 4 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 38 |
| Engine | 6 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 12 | 11 |
| Stalling | 5 | 18 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2012 Acura TSX
2012 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.