The service and repair manual for the 2012 Acura TSX — 2.4L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Acura published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Special Edition Sedan 4-Door · A-Spec Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · V6 Sedan 4-Door · Base Wagon 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 157 complaints · 12 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 TSX manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 206
- General Information 1,462
- Accessories & Equipment 1,358
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 109
- Body & Frame 417
- Maintenance 40
- Brakes 179
- Restraints 212
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 98
- Electrical 1,525
- Suspension 158
- Engine Mechanical 233
- Transmission 242
- Engine Performance 700
- Front 329
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 TSX
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V502000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V378000An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in t.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V030000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
Owners have filed 157 complaints and Acura has issued 12 technical service bulletins for the 2012 TSX. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 TSX manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 TSX?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the Special Edition Sedan 4-Door, A-Spec Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, V6 Sedan 4-Door, Base Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Acura published for this year.
What 2012 TSX problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 TSX, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Acura dealers.
Does it include 2012 TSX wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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