2015 Acura TLX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 12 TLX years
The 2015 Acura TLX has 342 complaints, 6 recalls, and a complaint index of 100, ranking it worst of 12 model years. Transmission & Powertrain problems dominate at 47% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 8,150.
- Complaints
- 342
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 12 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21 city / 34 hwy
Top 2015 Acura TLX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain160 (47%)
- Engine113 (33%)
- Electrical System66 (19%)
- Other43 (13%)
- Brakes34 (10%)
- Fuel System21 (6%)
- Steering15 (4%)
- Structure & Body15 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers12 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report brake pedal application that fails to stop the car, sometimes leading to rear-end collisions or striking poles at low speeds.
- The electronic gear shifter (E-shift) reportedly fails to engage into park or drive, allowing the car to roll unexpectedly.
- Some owners describe the vehicle rolling backward after being parked and exited, with the emergency brake not holding.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal or side-impact crashes, resulting in injuries.
- One owner reported the engine seizing while driving at 35 mph before being able to restart it.
2015 Acura TLX recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 23V751000Nov 13, 2023Engine248,999 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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. Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine.
Risk: A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
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. 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
- NHTSA 19V060000Jan 29, 2019Fuel System437,032 vehicles
Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
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. Particulates in fuel may adhere to the internal components of the fuel pump, reducing its performance.
Risk: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
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. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
2015 Acura TLX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other TLX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Acura TLX reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2015 TLX has 342 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest among all 12 TLX model years, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other TLX years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Acura TLX?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues account for 47% of complaints (160 of 342), with a median failure mileage of 8,150.
- Does the 2015 Acura TLX have transmission recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two transmission-related recalls for the 2015 TLX, covering insufficient wire harness crimps and a broader transmission inspection/replacement campaign.
- How does the 2015 TLX compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 100, the 2015 TLX ranks worst of 12 model years tracked, compared to the 2024 TLX at 9, which is rated Best.
- Are there brake problems reported on the 2015 Acura TLX?
- Yes. Brakes account for 34 complaints and 7 crashes, with a median failure mileage of 15,000.