Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
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.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Power Train
160 · 47.1%
Recalled
Recall 16V640000 · Recall 14V779000
Engine
82 · 24.1%
Recalled
Recall 23V751000
Electrical System
63 · 18.5%
No official action
—
Service Brakes
24 · 7.1%
No official action
—
Vehicle Speed Control
23 · 6.8%
No official action
—
Fuel/propulsion System
18 · 5.3%
Recalled
Recall 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.
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.
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
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
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 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 itPark 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
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 07/14/2026. 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?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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 07/14/2026.
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