2015 Acura TLX: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 340 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 6 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
340
Complaints
6
Recalls
12
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
9
Injuries
35.3
Severity index
Severity index 35.3 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 143 2015 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2015 Acura TLX ranks 119 of 143 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 17% of its model-year peers. See the full 2015 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 160 | 47.1% |
| ENGINE | 82 | 24.1% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 64 | 18.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 40 | 11.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 24 | 7.1% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 23 | 6.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 18 | 5.3% |
| STEERING | 14 | 4.1% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 160 of 340 complaints (47.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V060000 | 29/01/2019 | 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. |
| 16V640000 | 06/09/2016 | POWER 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. |
| 14V613000 | 01/10/2014 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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 |
| 14V779000 | 08/12/2014 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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 m |
| 23V751000 | 13/11/2023 | 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 |
| 23V858000 | 18/12/2023 | 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 H |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.