2015 Acura TLX: engine failure

Filed Jan 6, 2026 · Engine · 99,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2015 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V751000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The dealer was contacted several times for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to veer to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to Firestone, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Subject: Complaint - Safety Recall Failure (#23V75100) - Engine Failure Summary: This is a complaint regarding a failure of the safety recall repair performed under Recall #23V75100, which addressed a rod bearing issue that can cause engine failure. Details: 1. On or about April 4, 2024, Southern Acura of Newport News, VA replaced the long block under Recall #23V75100 after the original engine failed at approximately 130,810 miles. 2. On or about September 5, 2024, at approximately 173,722 miles, the replacement engine failed again. 3.The vehicle is currently located at Hall Acura of Virginia Beach, VA. , where the dealership has verified that the engine is seized and available for inspection. 4. The failure occurred while driving at approximately 70 mph in a construction zone, where there was no immediate shoulder or safe area to pull off. The sudden loss of power nearly caused a rear- end collision. 5.An independent service center, American Pride - Fort Eustis in Newport News, VA., also verified the problem and found metal shavings and bearing metal coming from the oil pan. 6. There were no warning lamps or alerts prior to the engine failure; all warning lights illuminated only after the loss of power

Filed Aug 6, 2025 · Engine · MA

My 17 year old son drove across town about 6-7 miles from home, on a back road. Out of nowhere, his 2015 TLX started to make a sound like knocking or thumping. Just moments afterwards, most if not all of the engine warning lamps illuminated at once.. He pulled off as best he could there was a loss of power and massive amounts of steam pouring out from the under hood. At sunrise I went to the car to wait for AAA I was astonished at the mess on the pavement under and around the car, and even more surprised to hear from my mechanic told that the engine had seized. I remember my mechanic using the word "warped" to describe it to me. I had him replace the engine, as I was I unaware of the recall at that time. It was not inspected by anyone besides my mechanic.

Filed Jun 16, 2025 · Engine · NC

Connecting rod bearing seizure leading to engine failure on the TLX 2018 engine 3.5 liter V6 engine. Our 2015 TLX Acura we had to replace our engine because of the connecting rod bearing seizure and our extended warranty covered it around 2020. In 2023 the second the Acura motor which is TLX 2018 engine 3.5 liter V6 failed due to same problem, connecting rod bearing seizure. Acura will not do a recall on that motor. They say because its was manufacture in a different warehouse its not covered or a problem. I know there are other people struggling with the same issues on the 2018 engine. I know there are other investigations on this motor.

Filed Mar 22, 2024 · Engine · FL

This complaint is NOT for a problem that has occurred. This is a complaint about the refusal of Acura (Honda) to perform the necessary inspection & potential repairs associated with Recall Report # [XXX]; potential connecting rod bearing issue. The intitial recall was issued in 11-2023 with instructions to await receipt of a letter from Acura in Spring 2024, instructing me to schedule an inspection appt with an Acura dealer for inspection. I have called a local dealer several times over the last month & been put off for inspection appt due to "lack of parts". Today, [XXX], I was told by the dealer (Maus Acura of Tampa, FL) that no inspections would be performed until "the Fall" of 2024 per the direction of Acura, unless my vehicle was currently experiencing an issue. "An issue" was defined as a loud repeated knocking noise from the engine, whose repetition is in direct relation to the engine rpm's. I was also told that the bearing inspection is not actually performed locally, but by Acura corporate based on pictures taken by the local dealer. Only then would they decide to: 1) replace rod bearings, or 2) replace the engine. I was told to expect another letter from Acura in the Fall of 2024 directing me to schedule an inspection. At this point, it appears Acura is using a delaying tactic to avoid repairing a potentially dangerous defect, at the expense of my safety. This is in direct conflict to the intent of a Safety Recall. I don't appreciate this fact and its potential affects to my livelihood. I believe that a new form of pressure needs to be applied to Acura to force the inspections and repairs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Feb 14, 2024 · Engine · MN

Complete engine failure occurred. Certified Acura dealership inspected and confirmed connecting rod failure was the cause. Vehicle was no longer operable. The vehicle had to be towed to the original dealership for repairs, a new engine was the remedy at the consumers expense. Vehicle was being driven at the time of engine failure, which put the safety of the driver and others at serious risk. This recall is overly delayed and has caused a financial burden along with the safety of many individuals. It needs to be remedied.

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 20,000 miles · KS · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 acura tlx. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle seized without warning. The contact was able to restart the ignition and drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to jay wolfe acura (located at 1029 w 103rd st, kansas city, mo 64114, (816) 656-2281) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. While the contact's husband was parking the vehicle and pressing the park button, it failed and the vehicle rolled forward and struck a rock. The contact stated that the gear displayed that it was in park; however, the vehicle was still placed in neutral. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v640000 (power train). There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 21,500 miles · TX

Engine failed to restart during 'auto idle-stop/start' at a traffic light on a busy road. In order to restart I had to press the 'start' button multiple times and return the car to 'park' before being able to resume operation.

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Suspension, Wheels · 8,100 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 acura tlx. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, another vehicle was passing on the left lane, when the front driver side wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle lost control briefly. The contact stated that the vehicle lane departure system was activated two days prior. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, hopkins acura of fairfield 2459 auto mall pkwy, fairfield, ca 94533, where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began to violently shake. The failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that they had not heard of the failure occurring before. The failure mileage was approximately 8,100.