2015 Acura TLX problems and recalls

47% of owner complaints on the 2015 Acura TLX related to the Power Train (160 of 341).

341
Complaints
6
Recalls
12
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
9
Injuries
41.0
Severity index

Severity index 41.0 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 41.0p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 125 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 13% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 160 complaints (46.9%)160 47%EngineEngine: 82 complaints (24.0%)82 24%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 64 complaints (18.8%)64 19%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 41 complaints (12.0%)41 12%Service BrakesService Brakes: 24 complaints (7.0%)24 7%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 23 complaints (6.7%)23 7%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 18 complaints (5.3%)18 5%SteeringSteering: 14 complaints (4.1%)14 4%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN16046.9%
ENGINE8224.0%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6418.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4112.0%
SERVICE BRAKES247.0%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL236.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM185.3%
STEERING144.1%

Complaints filed per year

038772014: 82015: 772016: 302017: 212018: 192019: 302020: 292021: 342022: 182023: 162024: 262025: 232026: 10 (partial year)1415771617181920212223242526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20148
201577
201630
201721
201819
201930
202029
202134
202218
202316
202426
202523
2026 (year to date)10
Filings in 2023 to 2025 were close to 2020 to 2022 (65 against 81).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
19V06000029/01/2019FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHonda (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.
16V64000006/09/2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)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.
14V61300001/10/2014EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSAmerican 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
14V77900008/12/2014POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONAmerican 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 m
23V75100013/11/2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALHonda (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
23V85800018/12/2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPHonda (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 H

Other Acura TLX model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 8 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-28. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.