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2015 Acura TLX

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
6
on record
MPG
28
combined

Open recalls on record

6 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls6
Complaints340
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2015 Acura TLX

6 recalls
340 complaints
28 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
6
Owner complaints
340
Complaints citing a crash
12

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

6 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V060000high

    Fuel system issue

    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.

  • 16V640000high

    Drivetrain issue

    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.

  • 14V613000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    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 and rear printed on the safety certification label. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."

  • 14V779000high

    Drivetrain issue

    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 may become contaminated or the park rod may become dislodged or broken. This may prevent the transmission from shifting into the Park position.

  • 23V751000high

    Engine issue

    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 the engine.

  • 23V858000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    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.

Consumer complaints

340 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

340
Total
12
Crashes
0
Fires
9
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE220
  • OTHER26
  • BRAKES22
  • ELECTRICAL18
  • STRUCTURE12

Notable Issues

340 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 9 reports involve injuries. 12 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)220
miscellaneous issues26
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)22

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Compact Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (AM8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

24

City

35

Hwy

28

Comb

Annual cost
$2,650
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25004

    No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V858000

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V751000

    A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress