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2015 Acura TLX

The 2015 Acura TLX is a compact car, rated at 28 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.

2015 Acura TLX
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Combined MPG
28
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$45,000
Recalls
6

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAcura
ModelTLX
Model year2015
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2.4 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (AM8)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG24
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG28
CO₂ tailpipe321 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$2750

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
TLX28 MPG combined
TLX25 MPG combined
TLX AWD25 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City24 MPG
Highway35 MPG
Combined28 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

TLX28 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 11% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$792/mo
Amount financed
$40,500
Total interest
$7,046
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5-year fuel cost
$7,179

$1,436/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG28
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

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Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (6)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP19V060000 · 2019-01-29

    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.

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)16V640000 · 2016-09-06

    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.

    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.

  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS14V613000 · 2014-10-01

    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."

    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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION14V779000 · 2014-12-08

    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.

    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.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL23V751000 · 2023-11-13

    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.

    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.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000 · 2023-12-18

    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.

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Acura TLX?

The 2015 Acura TLX is EPA-rated at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 35 highway).

Is the 2015 Acura TLX reliable?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 Acura TLX. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2015 Acura TLX?

The 2015 Acura TLX earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Acura TLX?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Acura TLX costs roughly $1,436 per year to fuel, or about $7,179 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Acura TLX?

The 2015 Acura TLX is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC