2015 Acura TLX Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 344 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,475miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Acura TLX, 4% of the 344 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,475 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2015 Acura TLX with just over 32,000 miles stopped steering after being parked in my garage. Restarting vehicle didn't correct problem. Car was illuminating a warning light indicating there was a problem with steering. Took it to the Acura dealer who informed me the steering column had a crack in it that was a result of physical damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081404, filed 2018-03, 32,450 miles“The vehicle is shaking at highway speeds , I have replaced the tires ,brakes , rims and the vehicle I am told from the dealer that my vehicle doesn't apply to known issue and there's nothing I can about it , I have had it balanced and road forced tested with no relief it's a concern as the vehicle instability has caused for new hubs and already on a vehicle less than 50k on the mileage”
NHTSA complaint #11282405, filed 2019-11, 41,000 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 vehicle has rear steering paws. When vehicle was on a tire shop lift the rear suspension inspected. The rear wheels have side to side play. No up and down movement though. Feel like a bad wheel bearing when moving side to side. The rear actuators on both sides move. Dealer said normal. My car shakes all the time. Dealer said normal. People on Acura forum. Said experiencing same problem. If they move the car in s going to shake. I don't feel safe. Acura won't do anything. Car is still under warranty. Only 40,000 on car.”
NHTSA complaint #11350959, filed 2020-08, 40,000 miles“New car purchased in 2015. Currently has about 23k miles. Error lights flash on dash including transmission system problems, blind spot info system problems, vehicle stability assist problem, all wheel steering problem, forward collision warning problem, lane departure waring problem . This is the third time that it has happened. First time, no video evidence of it but we did take it in to Acura to look. No issue found. Second time we had a video, they did a software upgrade. Now again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967211, filed 2017-03, 23,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10142630May 10, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D…
- 10136429Apr 23, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D…
- 10134525Apr 6, 2018Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015-2018 TLX 2WDs with a client complaint of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on with DTC U129D…
- 10115767Aug 3, 2017Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to…
Steering: 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
14 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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