2015 Acura TLX Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX.

20122016
Complaints
527
Crashes
18
Fires
0
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2015 Acura TLX Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1159 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:94,496 mi
Crash-related:5
#281 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:250,136 mi
#362 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:43,767 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Acura TLX.

Transmission / Drivetrain
159
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
94,496
Engine Problems
81
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
250,136
Electrical Faults
62
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
43,767
Brakes
24
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,874
Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,414
Electronic Stability Control
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
24,938
Engine & Cooling
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,289
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
31,098
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
26,252
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,466
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,592
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,401
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,280
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Acura TLX

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,194,426 vehicles.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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.

23V751000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~248,999 affected

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.

19V060000Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump
~437,032 affected

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.

16V640000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
~8,354 affected

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.

14V779000Automatic Transmission
~9,392 affected

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX V6 2WD vehicles manufactured July 14, 2014, to November 12, 2014, and certain 2015 TLX V6 SH-AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to November 10, 2014. The automatic transmission parking pawl may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.

14V613000Equipment:other:labels
~189 affected

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX AWD vehicles manufactured August 26, 2014, to September 20, 2014. The affected vehicles may have incorrect values for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear printed on the safety certification label. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

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2015 Acura TLX — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 Acura TLX reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2015 Acura TLX has 527 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 159 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Acura TLX?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (159 complaints, avg 94,496 mi); Engine Problems (81 complaints, avg 250,136 mi); Electrical Faults (62 complaints, avg 43,767 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 Acura TLX?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 101,622 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Acura TLX?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Acura TLX include 18 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 Acura TLX have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,194,426 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 Acura TLX?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2015 Acura TLX shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Acura TLX reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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