2015 Acura TLX: common problems and reliability
One of the worst TLX years.
One of the Acura TLX years to avoid. All TLX years
343 owner complaints, most about power train. 6 recalls.
Should I buy a 2015 TLX?The 2015 Acura TLX has 343 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Acura TLX vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2015 a good year for the TLX?
Across the 11 TLX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 19 (2023) to 343 (2015). With 343 complaints, the 2015 TLX sits above the model's median of 71.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2015 TLX
fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 19V060000Honda (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.
power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign 16V640000Honda (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.
equipment:other:labels
Campaign 14V613000American 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."
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 14V779000American 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.
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engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 23V751000Honda (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.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 23V858000Honda (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.
What owners say across generations
Owners generally regard the TLX as a reliable, comfortable, and well-rounded car, with the 2.4L four-cylinder earning especially strong praise as "bulletproof" and capable of very high mileage with basic maintenance.
Owner insights cover all generations of the TLX. See the full TLX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used TLX listings typically run $17,451–$31,661 across 2015 to 2025 model years.
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