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2015 Acura TLX: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Acura TLX, most recently filed December 2023. Owners have filed 342 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 6campaigns 2 fuel pump · 2 power train · 1 engine Source: NHTSA Complaints 342filed Owner reports, 2012–2023 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 5★overall ★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 28mpg combined $2,333/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2.4 L 4-cyl· Automatic 3 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (6)

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Acura TLX. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2015 Acura TLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V858000 Filed Dec 18, 2023

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
76.7% repairedof 2,490,460 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V858000
Listed for 2015 Acura TLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V751000 Filed Nov 13, 2023

Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear

Engine and engine cooling · engine · hard parts internal/mechanical
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A damaged engine may run improperly or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Remedy
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 notification letters as of March 18, 2024. 2015-2016 Acura owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-December 2024, 2018 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed the end of March/early April 2024, 2019 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-May 2024, 2020 Acura TLX owner letters are expected to be mailed mid-June 2024, and 2016-2020 Acura MDX owner letters are expected to be mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XG1 and GG0.
77.8% repairedof 248,999 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V751000
Listed for 2015 Acura TLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V060000 Filed Jan 29, 2019

Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall

Fuel system, other · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Reduced fuel pump performance can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's recall number for this recall is P3W. Honda's recall number for this recall is N3X.
90.3% repairedof 437,032 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V060000
Listed for 2015 Acura TLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V640000 Filed Sep 6, 2016

Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral

Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC2.
95% repairedof 8,354 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2015 Acura TLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V779000 Filed Dec 8, 2014

Automatic Transmission Not Shifting Into Park

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the shift indicator displays "Park" but the park lock does not engage, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JM8.
93.9% repairedof 9,392 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V779000
Listed for 2015 Acura TLX. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 14V613000 Filed Oct 1, 2014

Incorrect Values On Certification Label/Part 567

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
If the vehicle is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's number for this recall is JK6.
94.2% repairedof 189 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V613000

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Owner complaints (342)

342 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

12involved a crash
0involved a fire
9injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Acura TLX, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 342.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other TLX years

Best and worst TLX years →
1 342 111 71 95 92 63 70 25 11
2012201520162017201820192020202120222023
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.8%★★★★★
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Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Acura TLX 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined

28
mpg combined
24
city
35
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,950
CO₂ tailpipe
321 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,333per year
$194per month
536gallons a year

Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2015 Acura TLX configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.4 L 4-cyl · AutomaticFront-Wheel Drive24 / 35 / 28$2,950321
3.5 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive21 / 34 / 25$3,300358
3.5 L 6-cyl · 9-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive21 / 31 / 25$3,300360

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which TLX years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2016 Acura TLX report111 complaints · 3 campaigns →2012 Acura TLX report1 complaints · 0 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2015 Acura TLX FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 Acura TLX have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 23V858000 (fuel pump), 23V751000 (engine), 19V060000 (fuel pump), 16V640000 (power train), 14V779000 (power train), 14V613000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Acura TLX problems?

Owners filed 342 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (160), Engine (82), Electrical system (64) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2015 Acura TLX get?

EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 24 city, 35 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2015 Acura TLX get?

NHTSA rated the 2015 Acura TLX 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.8% rollover risk).

How does the 2015 TLX compare with other years?

Among the 2012–2021 Acura TLX model years at least five years old, the 2012 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2015 the most (342). The 2015 drew 342. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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