2015 Acura Tlx: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Acura Tlx: 6 recalls, 343 owner complaints and up to 28 mpg combined.
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Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #14V613000 · 2014 · 189 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure May result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 21, 2014.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V779000 · 2014 · 9,392 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the shift indicator displays "park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle May roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #16V640000 · 2016 · 8,354 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Acura has notified owners, and dealers will, based on the automatic transmission serial number, update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2017.
Fuel system (other) Vehicle recall #19V060000 · 2019 · 437,032 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel injection engine control unit (fi-ECU) software and, if necessary, replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #23V751000 · 2023 · 248,999 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A damaged engine May run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed March 28, 2024. 2016-2017 Acura mdx owner letters were mailed November 1, 2024. 2016-2020 Acura mdx owner letters are expected to be mailed in mid-December 2024. Honda began mailing owner…
Fuel system Vehicle recall #23V858000 · 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 9 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (161): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (123), stalls / loses power (23), warning light on (20).
- Engine (82): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (23), warning light on (15).
- Electrical (64): the most common themes are electrical failure (24), stalls / loses power (19).
- Other / unknown (42): the most common themes are noise or vibration (8), electrical failure (4).
The 2015 Acura Tlx has 343 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 12 Tlx model years for complaints (4.6× the average Tlx year). Complaints peaked in 2015 (77 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 16,800 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (111 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 35 | 28 | Premium |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S9) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 34 | 25 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Acura Tlx have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Acura Tlx. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Acura Tlx problems?
Owners have filed 343 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (161), engine (82), electrical (64).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Acura Tlx get?
EPA ratings run up to 28 mpg combined (2.4 L, Automatic (AM8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Acura Tlx repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.