2015 Acura TLX Technical Service Bulletins

430 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 Acura TLX. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11037721Sep 25, 2026Fuel system. Service Bulletin - The factory fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut-off valve flap seal from sealing properly. This may result in a fuel smell from the fuel fill neck area and may cause DTC P0455 or P0456 (EVAP system leak detected) to be set.
• 11037720Sep 25, 2026Fuel system. Service Bulletin - The factory fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut-off valve flap seal from sealing properly. This may result in a fuel smell from the fuel fill neck area and may cause DTC P0455 or P0456 (EVAP system leak detected) to be set.
• 11037712Sep 25, 2026Fuel system. Dealer Message - The fuel fill pipe assembly may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result, small contamination particles inside the fuel fill neck may prevent the primary shut-off valve flap seal from sealing, resulting in fuel smell from the fuel fill neck area and may cause DTC P0455 or P0456 (EVAP system leak detected) to be set.
• 11020583Jul 7, 2025Engine. Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• 11015014Feb 19, 2025Engine. Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on with one or more AWD DTCs having been set due to water intrusion into the electric oil pump motor connector area corrodes the terminals.
• 11011046Nov 22, 2024Body and structure. Service Bulletin - The AWD warning light is on potentially due to water intrusion into the rear differential pump motor connector area that corrodes the terminals.
• 11007653Sep 4, 2024Engine. Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area with the engine warmed up due to the high pressure fuel pump is making a chirp.
• 10239111Jul 5, 2023Engine cooling. Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue.
• 10235126Apr 20, 2023Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The engine will not crank on the initial startup attempt after the vehicle has been exposed to precipitation and then freezing temperatures. Water can enter the starter motor. In cold temperatures the water can freeze, preventing the starter motor from cranking the engine.
• 10215501Jun 15, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. "Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for starter and starter relays and a valve adjustment related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limitation. This warranty extension…
• 10215500Jun 14, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling, Fuel system. "Customer letter - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Acura is providing a product update with new PGM-FI software update to fix this issue. In addition, to ensure your confidence in your vehicle, Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years…
• 10211082Apr 9, 2022Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• 10211081Apr 8, 2022Electrical system, Engine cooling. Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• 10210101Mar 30, 2022Electrical system, Engine. "Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and engaging idle stop the vehicle may not restart automatically due to excessive cylinder pressure and/or low cranking torque. Typically, the client can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• 10210100Mar 30, 2022Engine, Electrical system. "Service bulletin - Under certain circumstances, after coming to a stop and the idle stop feature engages, the vehicle may not automatically restart. Typically, the customer can immediately restart the vehicle by selecting Park and pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button."
• 10210085Mar 30, 2022Engine cooling, Fuel system. "Dealer message - Today, March 30, 2022, Acura is announcing a product update and warranty extension for certain 2015-2020 TLX vehicles to update the PGM-FI software that may affect the idle stop operation and starter under certain conditions. Acura is extending the warranty coverage for valve adjustment and starter replacement related to this condition to 10 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage…
• 10184012Dec 4, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).
• 10182001Oct 28, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
• 10181414Oct 15, 2020Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).
• 10180017Sep 18, 2020Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The timing belt area chirps after the engine warms up.
• 10179874Sep 11, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Service Bulletin - Under very specific driving conditions the customer may notice the 2-3 upshift is more pronounced (firmer) than the other shifts. The transmission is working properly and this does not indicate a problem. This is not a durability concern.
• 10179400Aug 24, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Service Bulletin - The transmission has intermittent harsh or jerky upshifts with steady acceleration.
• 10178469Aug 6, 2020Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - The timing belt area makes a chirping noise after the engine warms up.
• 10176787Jun 15, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10176148May 29, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10173889Apr 7, 2020Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10172950Mar 19, 2020Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10172420Mar 3, 2020Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10171749Feb 20, 2020Equipment, Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10171550Feb 13, 2020Equipment, Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10171189Feb 5, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2019 MDXs & 2015-2019 TLX with a client complaint of a fuel leak at the fuel joint pipe. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10171053Jan 28, 2020Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016 MDXs & 2015-2017 TLX AWDs with a client complaint of a no auto re-start condition after going into an auto idle stop. Customer should have been able to re-start the vehicle by placing the gear into the Park position and pressing the Start button. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle…
• 10170792Jan 24, 2020Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10170200Jan 7, 2020Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10169075Dec 2, 2019Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10168310Nov 19, 2019Seats. Service Bulletin - There is a loud buzzing or whining when adjusting the driver's or front passenger's seat forward and backward. The flex cable in the seat adjustment mechanism is not correctly lubricated.
• 10168086Nov 14, 2019Seats, Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10167166Oct 28, 2019Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10166795Oct 21, 2019Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched one revised, and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletin. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.
• 10166789Oct 14, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Owner Notification Letter - On some 2015 TLX models, the exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these areas to 8 years from the original date of purchase.
• 10166518Oct 9, 2019Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10165667Sep 26, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015 TLX vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
• 10165670Sep 25, 2019Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10165014Sep 12, 2019Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service Bulletin - During a downshift from 9th or 8th gear to 7th gear or lower, a miscalculation in the TCM software causes the MIL to come on with DTC P0716 (input shaft [mainshaft] speed sensor [range/performance]).
• 10165023Sep 11, 2019Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10165020Sep 9, 2019Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting a set of HEALTHY side airbags from certain 2015-2017 TLXs which fits the criteria listed below.
• 10165019Sep 9, 2019Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client complaint of the SRS light on with the DTC B0020-13 (Open or Increased Resistance in the Driver's Side Airbag Inflator) or B0028-13 (Open or Increased Resistance in the Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator) stored or in active fault. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect…
• 10164475Aug 29, 2019Body and structure. Dealer Message - Today, August 29, 2019, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015 TLX vehicles with Obsidian Blue Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint around the rear glass. Acura is extending the paint warranty coverage from 4 years/unlimited mileage to 8 years/unlimited mileage.
• 10164473Aug 29, 2019Body and structure. Service Bulletin - This warranty extension only applies to 2015 TLX vehicles painted B-588P Obsidian Blue Pearl or Fathom Blue Pearl. The exterior paint around the rear glass may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 8 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
• 10164059Aug 14, 2019Air bags. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2015 TLXs with a client complaint of the SRS light on with the DTC B0020-13 (Open or Increased Resistance in the Driver's Side Airbag Inflator) or B0028-13 (Open or Increased Resistance in the Front Passenger's Side Airbag Inflator) stored or in active fault. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect…

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