2015 Acura TLX
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2015 | 339 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 94 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
47% of complaints: power train — 160 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact's client owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact stated while the client was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shut down in the middle of traffic. There were no warning lights illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250804
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 ACURA TLX. AFTER THE CONTACT STARTED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WHEN IT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180702
I HAVE HAD MANY EPISODES WITH THIS CAR. THE FIRST ONE, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WITH A CAR AHEAD OF, AND BEHIND ME, WHEN I RELEASED THE BRAKE, I TRIED TO MOVE FORWARD, AND IT FELT LIKE I GOT HIT FROM BEHIND, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151027
24% of complaints: engine — 82 distinct reports on file.
19% of complaints: electrical system — 63 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY7% of complaints: service brakes — 24 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
AFTER A MINOR FENDER BENDER, THE VEHICLE BECAME COMPLETELY DISABLED AND BLOCKED FOUR (4) LANES OF TRAFFIC FOR ALMOST FOUR (4) HOURS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20151109
7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 23 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to September 20, 2014.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 21, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-382-2238.
Campaign 14V613000 — check if this car was fixed
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JM8.
Campaign 14V779000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX 2WD and 4WD vehicles.
Remedy: Acura has notified owners, and dealers will, based on the automatic transmission serial number, update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge.
Campaign 16V640000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Acura MDX, 2015-2019 Acura TLX and 2015-2017 Honda Accord vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (FI-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019.
Campaign 19V060000 — check if this car was fixed
Electrical overstress
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Acura TLX, 2016-2020 Acura MDX, 2016 and 2018-2019 Pilot, 2017 and 2019 Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 Odyssey vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura MDX owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024.
Campaign 23V751000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Acura TLX — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (160 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (82 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (63 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V613000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V779000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V640000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V060000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V751000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Acura TLX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Acura TLX is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura TLX?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Acura TLX have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.