Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 Acura TLX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 Acura TLX has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 344 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V858000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V751000 Engine Damage from Connecting Rod Bearing Wear NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V060000 Reduced Fuel Pump Performance May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V640000 Transmission may Unexpectedly Shift to Neutral NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V779000 Automatic Transmission Not Shifting Into Park NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V613000 Incorrect Values On Certification Label/Part 567 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 161 complaints
- Engine 83 complaints
- Electrical System 64 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Service Brakes 24 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 23 complaints
Of the 344 complaints on file, 12 report a crash; across all 344 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 Acura TLX has a below-average reliability rating due to significant powertrain and engine issues, evident in numerous complaints and recalls. Particular problems involve the transmission, which can unexpectedly shift to neutral, and engine wear that may cause seizing. These issues suggest potential costly repairs over the car's lifespan.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | very common |
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $3,000–$6,000 | common |
| fuel pump | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| wiring harness | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Change brake fluid every 3 years
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Check battery every 12 months
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Hard starting or stalling
- Unusual engine noises
- Delayed or rough shifting
- Fluctuating dashboard lights
- Reduced fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 Acura TLX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.