2015 Acura TLX Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 113 engine-area complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX, 33% of all 342 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 23,015. A related recall (23V751000) covers a manufacturing defect in the engine connecting parts for 2015-2020 TLX vehicles.
- Engine complaints
- 113
- 33% of 342
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 23,016 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the car lurching or accelerating on its own while the foot is on the brake at a complete stop.
- Several report a delay of a couple of seconds when moving from a stop, followed by a hard, jerky engagement into gear.
- Drivers describe hesitation when accelerating from low speeds (3-5 mph) or when transitioning from reverse to drive, with a lag followed by a sudden forward surge.
- Multiple complaints describe hard or jumpy shifts between 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd gears, sometimes worse when the engine is cold.
- Some owners report the vehicle unexpectedly drops into what feels like neutral while decelerating, causing the engine to rev without power reaching the wheels.
- One complaint describes independent acceleration, deceleration, jerking, and abnormal noises along with intermittent failure to start, which the dealer attributed to a software update and torque converter issue.
When 2015 Acura TLX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 23, 2014, latest Apr 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Acura TLX
- 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.
Engine complaints by TLX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2015 Acura TLX have?
- NHTSA lists 113 engine-area complaints for the 2015 TLX, which is 33% of the 342 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Acura TLX engine?
- Yes. Recall 23V751000, reported in 2023, covers a manufacturing error affecting the engine in 2015-2020 TLX vehicles along with several other Honda/Acura models; dealers inspect and repair or replace the engine free of charge.
- At what mileage do these engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine-area complaint category is 23,015 miles.
- Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to these complaints, but 1 injury has been reported.