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2015 Acura TLXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 344 owner complaints about the 2015 Acura TLX, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Acura TLX
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.9× the TLX median · #1 of 9 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 75%Owner complaints34417 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Acura TLX has problems

344 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train1616
Engine830
Electrical system643
Service brakes247
Vehicle speed control230
Fuel/propulsion system180
Steering150
Electronic stability control (ESC)141
Engine and engine cooling141
16 other systems773

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2015 Acura TLX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

75%repaired · 2026 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles · 1,866,761 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2025 Q4

Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 23V-751 · Nov 13, 2023 · 248,999 vehicles · 186,678 repaired

Risk. A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

90%repaired · 2020 Q2

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 19V-060 · Jan 29, 2019 · 437,032 vehicles · 391,164 repaired

Risk. Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2018 Q2

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 16V-640 · Sep 6, 2016 · 8,354 vehicles · 7,893 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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94%repaired · 2016 Q2

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-779 · Dec 8, 2014 · 9,392 vehicles · 8,815 repaired

Risk. If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2016 Q1

Other: labels

Recall 14V-613 · Oct 1, 2014 · 189 vehicles · 178 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Acura.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

8kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 127 power train complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
89under 30k miles124under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2015 vs. every other TLX year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TLX median. How we score

'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Acura TLX safety ratings

2015 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2015 Acura TLX frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2015 Acura TLX side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2015 Acura TLX side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 5 stars (9.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Acura TLX, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Electrical overstressEA19001 · closed Sep 19, 2024
    Led to recall 20V-024
  2. No Restart After Auto Start/Stop EngagesEA25004 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What TLX owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

While driving my 2015 Acura TLX, warning lights illuminate and the vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral while the vehicle is moving. When this occurs, the vehicle loses the ability to accelerate normally, creating a serious safety concern in traffic. These symptoms appear consistent with the…
Complaint 11769122 · Oct 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The message to stop driving and have the vehicle serviced immediately was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the Automatic…
Complaint 11708770 · Jan 5, 2026 · 77,000 miles
The fuel delivery system, specifically the fuel pump, has malfunctioned. This vehicle is subject to a fuel pump safety recall, which was reportedly repaired in 2022; however, the vehicle continues to experience the same failure symptoms and is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has…
Complaint 11704795 · Dec 12, 2025

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