2015 ACURA TLX

6 recalls, 534 complaints - 645 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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, F... Read more

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.

2,490,460 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Description

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... Read more

248,999 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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... Read more

437,032 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Defect Description

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 Relation... Read more

8,354 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

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 contaminat... Read more

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.

9,392 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

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.

189 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

534 total complaints 26 crashes 18 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	154
ENGINE	73
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	64
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	44
SERVICE BRAKES	24
STEERING	21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	17
STRUCTURE:BODY	16
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)	14

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

The vehicle is experiencing extensive factory paint failure and clear-coat delamination on the roof, around the rear windshield, C-pillars, and upper door frames. The condition began approximately 12 months ago around the rear windshield and has progressively spread to multiple upper body panels des... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

Incident date: Jun 15, 2026

Car randomly goes into neutral and stays in neutral not allowing gear change

Incident date: May 14, 2025

There is a hard shift after the car has been parked. Bought the car with 6 miles on it, now has 35,000. This issue is not new, we have had it into 2 different dealerships, and neither "were able to duplicate the issue". It is increasingly getting worse so it will be going back to the shop yet again.

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

Turbocharger is defective. Reduced engine power. Engine Power reduced shows up on my dashboard. I bought the car brand new at Lindsey Buick in Ohio. This car is too young for this problem. Lindsey Buick and GM need to stand up to accountability and transparency when it comes to delivering top q... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

Steering wheel is constantly sticking and making it difficult to make certain turns. This is especially difficult on exit ramps and is a serious safety issue:

Incident date: Aug 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the radio display turned off while driving and while the vehicle was idling. The failure was intermittent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention), and the vehicle was taken to the deale... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2025

The CV joints are making a clicking noise now every time I turn and I’m starting to notice that there is some sticking when that happens. It would be available for inspection on request. Yes the dealer acknowledged the failure, but says the parts to fix it our back ordered and so has told me twice... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

I SCHEDULED SERVICE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET IN NAPLES, FL. AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE AS SCHEDULED THE SERVICE MANAGER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE SAFETY COVERED RECALLS AND STATED DUE TO THE ISSUE OF THE VEHICLE HAVING A BRANDED TITLE.

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

I got in a car crash the airbag deployed a was

Crash

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

Severe clear coat and paint fading on hood, roof and sides of truck.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V595000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repa... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

The tailgate will go up and down when the vehicle is turned off and in park. It will also do this while driving the vehicle. * I notice there has already been a recall for this issue, but my VIN shows NO RECALLS

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

The moonroof on our F-150 exploded going down the interstate. Nothing was hit and it sounded like a gunshot. The headliner remains intact with no damage and glass blew out at an upward angle. We submitted to Ford for a warranty claim but they denied it. Based on my research this is a known problem f... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2026

1)I purchased my car during daylight hours. A few days later I drove my car in the evening and could not see street signs or the road 1/3 of the way up through my windshield. There is a definitive line where the windshield turns black. It is extremely dangerous. The Toyota engagement center told me ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2025

I got into my car two days ago and the computer screen was black. I have tried everything to reset it, holding down both scroll wheels with the brake pressed for up to 2 minutes, unplugging the low voltage battery overnight and plugging it back in, and even doing the hard reset at the disconnect und... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2025

Vehicle aggressively shakes in highway speeds I had 3 repeated issues w my cybertruck already documented

Incident date: Oct 31, 2025

I am writing to inform you of some recurring issues with my vehicle. The car has been displaying several (5) alerts, including those related to the parking brake system, drive-start control system, check engine light, vehicle stability control system, and secondary collision brake system. I took the... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2025

My Jeep Wrangler 4xe is currently under an active safety recall due to a high-voltage battery fire risk. Stellantis has instructed owners not to park the vehicle near structures and not to charge it until a repair is available. I live in a multi-unit residential building, and it is not possible to p... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2025

I was pulling into a parking spot outside of a Costco and suddenly the car began to accelerate uncontrollably, and I couldn't stop the car. It ended up hitting the car in front of me, pushing it out of the spot and then hit the car next to us. Fortunately, there was no one in any of the cars hit b... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 13, 2025

Around Dec 2024, the central control screen started blacking out. At first, it would black out and then the screen will come back on randomly. We took the car to Tempe Honda service center, and the technician was able to reproduce the problem, and it's covered under warranty. However, they had to or... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle began to skid, and there was smoke coming from the engine and the exhaust. The wrench symbol was displayed. The engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the turbocharger and the eng... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2025

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

Engine slowly started consuming coolant into the cylinders. After starting the engine, the engine would run rough until coolant was burned from the cylinders. A month or two later the engine lost compression and needs to be replaced. From what I've investigated on the internet, this is a known pr... Read more

Incident date: Aug 23, 2025

While charging my 2025 Nissan Ariya at an Electrify America DC fast charger, the vehicle failed to complete the charging “handoff” between the charger and the car. The charging station instructed me to disconnect and reconnect, but after multiple attempts, the system failed to establish a proper... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2025

When I first brought the car for its first service appointment (6 months after purchase), I informed the service dept at the dealership that the car seemed to accelerate itself when I was driving. They said they hit a reset button and that I shouldn't have any more problems. What I found was that ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

While driving on the highway (70mph) at night, my instrument panel went completely dark. I was not able to see the speed I was driving and my warning sounds/lights were not working. The dealer could not get me an appointment for 4 weeks so I took it to a mechanic who specializes in European cars. ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 201,000, and at the time of registrati... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

I am receiving a "Shift to Park" warning intermittently when parking my truck. The truck is in park, but the transmission does not recognize this and flashes the warning on the dash and chimes. While this is happening, I cannot lock the vehicle, and the battery is being drained. I have read that thi... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where an oil change was performed; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the electronic power steering assist was not functioning properly, requiring an increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warnin... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough starts. The check engine warning light was temporarily illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #3. The dealer determined ... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

Since we have had the high pressure fuel pump recall completed/replaced, there have been ongoing problems with the cooling system that cause overheating multiple times, on the same grade of road, during subsequent trips. The vehicle alerts and says it has overheated, and is stopped and allowed to c... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

Racetrack light bar has failed twice since purchasing this car. The same bulb has went out and in order to pass inspection I need to replace the whole thing. I've had this vehicle for 2 years.

Incident date: May 5, 2025

First battery needed replaced every year then few weeks ago with no warning light or messages that battery was dieing the battery died again it was replaced then it started reving up and down on its own while driving so it goes faster then slower on its own when it feels like it.. TPS wont show tire... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

Transmission would not select gear then without warning would engage. Loud thuds when changing gears. 10spd automatic.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to complete a turn, the steering wheel seized, with the "Steering Assist Fault Detected" message displayed. The vehicle was restarted and returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The po... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2024

I believe my 2017 ford fusion should be included in the recall for the BECM for the 2019-2020 because my charging port has a sticker with QR code and ( CD391 PHEV ) and I keep having intermittent problems with the Battery Energy Control Module

Incident date: Oct 28, 2024

Our vehicle stalled once while idle at an ATM. Upon restart we brought it to our local mechanic for investigation, they diagnosed the issue as a Turbo Sensor problem costing about $700. They recommended bringing it to Nissan for further review rather than charge us for the repair. We picked up the v... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2025

Recently the liftgate has closed unexpectedly several times while items were being unloaded/loaded from the rear of the vehicle. This caused the user to be struck by the liftgate. Someone smaller or weaker, such as a child could potentially be trapped and injured since the blockage detect function a... Read more

2 injured

Incident date: Mar 8, 2025

This os a complaint Ford knows that at some point this is goign out. I have only 45k on i. I called ford and they will do nothign to prevent it goign out. When this breaks or malfunstions the car can go into 1st gear at 60+ miles and hour which could be life threatening. If the recall is for 150,000... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2025

When going down my driveway, the (RAB) Reverse Automatic Braking system will often times turn itself off and not reset like the manual say's it should. I have to stop the car, shut it off and open the door to ensure everything is off and restart the car to get it to reset. It has been in the dealer... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2022

Reverse camera started to act up causing my camera to not be available while I am in reverse, this has also coincided with an error message stating "Service Electronic Throttle Control". My truck has experienced slow acceleration and the maximum speed is only 60 mph. My stability control warning lig... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2025

My panoramic sunroof just shattered without reason.i wasn't close enough to any vehicle for a rock or debris to be the issue I was driving a steady speed on the freeway when it happen. The glass that broke seemed to have broke outward not inward.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign number: 24V951000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distor... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2025

Car stopped driving. got a check power systems error and car went into limp mode then stopped altogether

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

I was driving at approximately 35 -40 mph in foggy and wet conditions. As I approached a corner, I collided with a big metal dumpster. My airbags gave off that powder, and the smell was prominent, and the dash light came on. As well as, my side airbags (only the plastic) popped out, but, to my amaze... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

Sunroof exploded on the highway with no one in-front of me to kick up any rocks or debris.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2015 ACURA TLX

2015 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	9.8%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2015 ACURA TLX

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM8) (Front-Wheel Drive)	24.0	35.0	28.0	Premium	$2,750
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9) (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	34.0	25.0	Premium	$3,100

CO2 Emissions: 321.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 ACURA TLX

645 manufacturer communications from 275 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	61
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	45
140000 AIR BAGS	42
050000 PARKING BRAKE	41
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	40
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	37
100000 POWER TRAIN	37
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	29

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this is

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, pr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for sta

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately res

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately re

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"Dealer message - Today, March 30, 2022, Acura is announcing a product update and warranty extension for certain 2015-2020 TLX vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that may affect the idle stop operation and starter under certain conditi

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - Under very specific driving conditions the customer may notice the 2-3 upshift is more pronounced (firmer) than the other shifts. The transmission is working properly and this does not indicate a problem. This is not a du

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 MDXs & 2015-2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-s

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

220000 SEATS

Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.

220000 SEATS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensu

130000 VISIBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

Owner Notification Letter - On some 2015 TLX models, the exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the

130000 VISIBILITY

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015 TLX vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the pai

130000 VISIBILITY

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client complaint of the SRS light on with the DTC B0020-13 (Open or Increased Resistance in the Driver's Side Airbag Inflator) or B0028-13 (Open

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - Today, August 29, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015 TLX vehicles with Obsidian Blue Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint around the rear glass. Acura is extending the paint

160000 STRUCTURE

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0420 (rear bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [bank 1]).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-start the veh

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

140000 AIR BAGS

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716, input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance].

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client complaint of the paint peeling (B588P Fathom Blue Pearl). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

160000 STRUCTURE

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

160000 STRUCTURE

Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client complaint of the paint peeling (B588P Fathom Blue Pearl). To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM wo

140000 AIR BAGS

Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client complaint of the SRS light on with the DTC B0020-13 (Open or Increased Resistance in the Driver's Side Airbag Infl

160000 STRUCTURE

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run t

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.

140000 AIR BAGS

100000 POWER TRAIN

Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. Your TLX previously had the transmission replaced because of a leaking 9-speed au

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle, refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The automatic transmission fluid (ATF) warmer was improperly manufactured and may

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ACURA TLX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ACURA TLX across all model years (2015, 2025).

39 Total Recalls

1,371 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

68 Reported Crashes

9 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

ACURA TLX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2025	1	4	View
2024	1	8	View
2023	3	15	View
2022	3	41	View
2021	4	126	View
2020	5	95	View
2019	6	133	View
2018	4	150	View
2017	3	105	View
2016	3	159	View
2015 (current)	6	534
2012	0	1	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
MDX	510	4,287	View
RDX	335	2,540	View
ILX	275	337	View
RLX	187	163	View
NSX	161	20	View
INTEGRA	132	758	View
TLX TYPE S	120	2	View
MDX HYBRID	102	0	View

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2015 ACURA TLX

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