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2015 Acura TLX V6 SH-AWD Advance

The 2015 Acura TLX V6 SH-AWD Advance is a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $44,800 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.

It makes 290 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 267 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).

The TLX measures 190.3 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,774 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$44,800 ($61,435 *)
MSRP with Destination$45,720 ($62,696 *)
Destination Charge$920
Engine
Engine TypeGas V6
Displacement3.5 L
Horsepower290 hp @ 6,200 rpm
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline6,800 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD)
Transmission
Transmission9-Speed Automatic
1st Gear4.71 (33 mph **)
2nd Gear2.84 (54 mph **)
3rd Gear1.91 (81 mph **)
4th Gear1.38 (112 mph **)
5th Gear1 (154 mph **)
6th Gear0.81 (191 mph **)
7th Gear0.7 (221 mph **)
8th Gear0.58 (266 mph **)
Reverse3.83
Final Drive3.52
Fuel Economy
City21 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Combined27 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium Gasoline
Tank Capacity17.2 gal
Suspension
Turning Diameter39.5 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc12.6 in
Rear Brake Disc12.2 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 7.5 in
Wheels Rear18 x 7.5 in
Tires FrontP225/50VR18
Tires RearP225/50VR18
Dimensions & Weight
Length190.3 in
Width73 in
Height57 in
Wheelbase109.3 in
Front Track62.8 in
Rear Track63.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft³
Curb Weight3,774 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.2 in
Headroom Rear36.7 in
Legroom Front42.6 in
Legroom Rear34.5 in
Shoulder Room Front57.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.4 in
Hip Room Front55.3 in
Hip Room Rear54.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 Acura TLX 4 DR AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2015 Acura TLX 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Acura TLX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Nov 13, 2023 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

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.

NHTSA campaign 23V751000

Jan 29, 2019 · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

NHTSA campaign 19V060000

Sep 6, 2016 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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.

NHTSA campaign 16V640000

Dec 8, 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

NHTSA campaign 14V779000

Oct 1, 2014 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

NHTSA campaign 14V613000

344 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Acura TLX

Owner Complaints

344 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Acura TLX (12 mention a crash, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train161
Engine83
Electrical System64
Unknown Or Other42
Service Brakes24
Vehicle Speed Control23
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 13, 2026 · Engine
“I am reporting a catastrophic safety defect and a failure of a federal recall remedy on my 2015 Acura TLX. My vehicle was previously identified as part of the connecting rod bearing recall (NHTSA…”
Oct 5, 2026 · Power Train
“While driving my 2015 Acura TLX, warning lights illuminate and the vehicle unexpectedly shifts into neutral while the vehicle is moving. When this occurs, the vehicle loses the ability to accelerate…”
Sep 18, 2026 · Steering, Unknown Or Other, Lane Departure
“the 2015 1st generation Acura TLX is affected by a defective torque sensor inside the steering gearbox that malfunctions sending error codes displaying as LKAS, ESP, EPB, ACC, Driver mitigation…”
Aug 22, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“As I’m driving my car will shift in neutral which I know this isn’t normal on highway, bridges even low grounds. Don’t see a recall on my car, but after researching I seen In September 2019 tlx was…”
Jul 10, 2026 · Structure, Unknown Or Other
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2015 ACURA TLX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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