Side/window Air Bag problems of the 2009 Acura TSX

Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2009 Acura TSX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Acura TSX based on all problems reported for the 2009 TSX.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2016

The contact owned a 2009 Acura Tsx. While driving 35 mph, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed aggressively without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The contact sustained a fractured sternum, injuries to the left foot, and a concussion. The front seat passenger sustained a fractured hip, fractured ribs, a concussion, and injuries to both feet that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

2 Side/window Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2010

Driver air bag did not deploy during the high speed impact on passenger side. Three of four air bags did deploy but not the driver side left bag.


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