2015 Acura TLX Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 344 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2015 Acura TLX, 4% of the 344 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The onboard system crashed while I was driving. All the warnings on the dash went off. The car automatically went into park. When I placed the car into drive mode the parking brake would not disengage. I turned off and on my car the issues persisted. After I turned off and on my car a third time the car allowed me to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11091680, filed 2018-05, 30 miles“2015 Acura TLX 2.4 model has jerking between 1 and 3rd gear. While driving on a highway if feels as if the wheel alignment is off had a wheel alignment done didn't fix problem. Steering wheel needs to be held at an angle to drive straight. When trying to start the car I'll hear a clicking sound instead of it starting. Needs a jump to start happened 3 times already. Battery was tested results that I have good batter life.”
NHTSA complaint #11252788, filed 2019-09, 70,000 miles“The car automatically switches to neutral and shuts off while driving. I bought the car brand new from john eagle Acura and have had this problem the entire time that I have owned the vehicle. The dealership replaced the transmission and starter on the car less than 3 months after pruchase. The car continues to switch gears on its own and shuts off! The dealership says that nothing is wrong with the car. Please beaware this car is not safe to drive!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11286887, filed 2019-12, 5,000 miles“Car won't crank and won't start. Ended up stranded numerous times within the last 2 months while out shopping. Each time stranded, the car would start after being jumped by another vehicle each time. After the first account of being stranded and jumped by another vehicle, I immediately drove to the dealership and was told by the dealership that my car battery was testing very good and they said my battery would recharge itself and that the drainage could be due to the hot texas weather. Not so much the case as I ended up stranded two days after that, once again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11366844, filed 2020-10, 50,000 miles“After a minor fender bender, the vehicle became completely disabled and blocked four (4) lanes of traffic for almost four (4) hours. The driver-side knee airbag deployed and several sensors/relays became inoperable and the car reported a braking system failure that rendered the car immobile. The tires locked up and the vehicle subsequently had to be dragged onto a flatbed tow truck. Additionally, the acuralink service did not contact me until 90+ minutes later and the assist/sos button fell off of the car before I could engage it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10789314, filed 2015-11, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10160873May 16, 2019ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator…
Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Acura TLX
161 complaintsEngine
83 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsLane departure
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Acura TLX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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