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2015 Acura TLX Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 5.5× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
340Complaints
6Recalls
12Crashes
0Fires
9Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (47.1% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Power Train complaints here are 5.5× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train160 · 47.1%RecalledRecall 16V640000 · Recall 14V779000
Engine82 · 24.1%RecalledRecall 23V751000
Electrical System63 · 18.5%not available
Service Brakes24 · 7.1%not available
Vehicle Speed Control23 · 6.8%not available
Fuel/propulsion System18 · 5.3%RecalledRecall 19V060000 · Recall 23V858000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN160 · 47.1%
ENGINE82 · 24.1%
Unspecified / other40 · 11.8%
SERVICE BRAKES24 · 7.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL23 · 6.8%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18 · 5.3%
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)14 · 4.1%
STEERING14 · 4.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14 · 4.1%

Percentages are the share of the 340 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 19V060000 · 2019 · reported 01/29/2019

Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 16V640000 · 2016 · reported 09/06/2016

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 14V613000 · 2014 · reported 10/01/2014

If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 14V779000 · 2014 · reported 12/08/2014

If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 23V751000 · 2023 · reported 11/13/2023

A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER 2 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS POOR ACCELERATION AND HESITATES SHIFTING. WHEN UR TRYING TO SPEED UP…”NHTSA complaint 10926045 — filed 11/14/2016 · POWER TRAIN
“EXTREMELY INCONSISTENT OPERATION OF 9 SPEED ZF TRANSMISION. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES WHERE THEY ADMITTED THE ROUGH SHIFT BUT SAID IT WAS PERFORMING…”NHTSA complaint 10895776 — filed 08/14/2016 · POWER TRAIN
“WITH ONLY 12000 MILES AND LESS THAN A YEAR OF HAVING THE BRAND NEW VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND LEFT ME STRANDED. IT…”NHTSA complaint 10891925 — filed 07/31/2016 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura TLX?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 160 of 340 NHTSA complaints (47.1%), followed by engine (82), electrical system (63), unspecified/other issues (40). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2015 Acura TLX have?

340 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2015 Acura TLX have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V060000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2015 Acura TLX's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.