Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 16V-640 · 2015 Acura TLX
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 16V-640 covers 8,354 2015 Acura TLX for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V640000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX 2WD and 4WD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the transmission wire harness connections may have insufficient crimps, and, as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
The risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
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. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC2.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 61 vehicles were listed as unreachable.