2015 Acura TLX Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX, 6% of its 342 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 53,500. Two related recalls exist, including one specific to 2015-2019 TLX V6 fuel injection issues.
- Fuel System complaints
- 21
- 6% of 342
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 53,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or loses power while driving, sometimes at highway speed, with dash warning lights illuminating and the car briefly becoming inoperable.
- Engine hesitates, jerks, or nearly stalls during slow maneuvering such as parking lots or stop-and-go traffic.
- Vehicle shuts off unexpectedly while idling or at a stop, then restarts only after a delay of about an hour.
- Fuel pump appears to malfunction, limiting normal driving unless the car is placed in Eco mode.
- Diagnostic code for the fuel rail system (P0087) triggers multiple warning lights and difficulty restarting the vehicle.
- Vehicle shifts into neutral on its own or shuts off while braking, sometimes tied to reported fuel pump concerns.
When 2015 Acura TLX fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 4, 2018, latest May 14, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Acura TLX
- 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 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.
Fuel System 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 fuel system complaints does the 2015 Acura TLX have?
- NHTSA lists 21 Fuel System complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX, making up 6% of the 342 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Acura TLX fuel system?
- Yes. Recall 19V060000 covers 2015-2019 Acura TLX V6 models for fuel injection particulate issues, and recall 23V858000 covers a broader fuel pump module replacement across several Honda and Acura models including the TLX.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2015 TLX?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 53,500 at the time of failure for fuel system complaints on the 2015 TLX.
- Do the fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires associated with the 21 fuel system complaints for the 2015 TLX.