2015 Acura TLX vs 2017 Acura TLX
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Acura TLX | 2017 Acura TLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 340 | 69 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 427 | 143 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,000 mi | 26,672 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Acura TLX |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 160 | 18 |
| Engine | 82 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 14 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 0 |
| Stalling | 39 | 10 |
| Shifting problems | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
2015 Acura TLX
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.