Worst 2015 Acura TLX Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Acura TLX.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 159 | 5 | — | 94,496 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 81 | — | — | 250,136 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 62 | 2 | — | 43,767 mi | |
| Brakes | 24 | 7 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 23 | — | — | 28,874 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 62,414 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 14 | 1 | — | 24,938 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 14 | — | — | 86,289 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 31,098 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 3 | — | 26,252 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 36,466 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 10,592 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 41,401 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | 23,280 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Acura TLX
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,194,426 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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