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2015 Acura TLX Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX, 10% of that year's 342 total complaints, with 7 crashes and 7 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 15,000 miles, and no related recall exists for this problem area.

Brakes complaints
34
10% of 342
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
15,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal being depressed but the vehicle failing to slow down or stop in time, leading to rear-end or frontal collisions.
  • Several complaints describe sudden brake failure at low to moderate speeds (around 15-50 mph) with no warning light illuminated beforehand.
  • Some drivers noted no pedal pulse from the ABS system during braking attempts on non-slippery roads.
  • Owners report the collision mitigation braking system (CMBS) failing to activate or engaging incorrectly, with seat belt pretensioners not firing as designed.
  • One driver described the parking brake engaging automatically without the gear being shifted to park after exiting the vehicle.
  • A driver reported a violent, sudden stop-and-release sensation at highway speed, followed by the car coasting without engine response.

When 2015 Acura TLX brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 2, 2015, latest Apr 30, 2025.

2015 Acura TLX brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2015Nov 2015Aug 2016Jul 2017Sep 2019Jun 2020Jun 2021Apr 2025
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Apr 2025; peak Oct 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Acura TLX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by TLX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20120 (0%)
  2. 201534 (10%)
  3. 201610 (9%)
  4. 20179 (13%)
  5. 20188 (8%)
  6. 20197 (8%)
  7. 20204 (6%)
  8. 202110 (14%)
  9. 20223 (12%)
  10. 20232 (20%)
  11. 20240 (0%)
  12. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Acura TLX have?
NHTSA lists 34 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX, which is 10% of the 342 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2015 Acura TLX brakes?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recall tied to the brake complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX.
At what mileage do 2015 Acura TLX brake problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2015 Acura TLX is 15,000 miles.
Have 2015 Acura TLX brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
Yes. Owners reported 7 crashes and 7 injuries connected to brake complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX.
Is the brake problem rate higher in 2015 than other TLX years?
The 2015 TLX has 34 brake complaints, more than any other year listed, though its 10% share is close to some later years like 2017 (13%) and 2021 (14%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.