2015 Acura TLX steering problems

Filed Sep 18, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · NJ

the 2015 1st generation Acura TLX is affected by a defective torque sensor inside the steering gearbox that malfunctions sending error codes displaying as LKAS, ESP, EPB, ACC, Driver mitigation control, etc. these driver assisted technologies are dangerous when faulty. a fault code triggered in the driver assist system tech causes the vehicle to lose power steering under power and at speed causing an unsafe operation of the vehicle that can result in death. Honda motor corp is aware of this because they extend the warrantee for this part to be replaced. Honda issued a superseding memo to cover the cost of repairs between 80-100 percent of the repair. the original TB (tech Bulletin) 15-056 was for 2013-14 Honda Accord, however the 2015 Acura TLX shares the design of that vehicle and supplied the parts for the first generation Acura TLX. the revision classifies the gearbox as no longer a controlled part, a replacement must be ordered when hard codes are repeating 53-02, 53-02. I have spoken to Honda and they are denying this issue is a recallable issue. it has to be recalled and if research is conducted I am sure that it will be seen to have caused collisions on the roadway, I have had several near miss incidents and my vehicle has very low miles to be affected by an issue like this and the car has never been hit.

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · PA

The vehicle is throwing a steering code of LSAK. The steering is being compromised as the vehicle cannot determine if it is being steered correctly or not. After researching this code, I have seen hundreds of other people so far complaining about the same code for this year, make and model. One person had stated that his steering stopped mid way on his drive. I looked up the prices of correcting this issue and it ranges anywhere form 1800.00 to 2000 .00. My vehicle only has 65,000 miles on it and this is a potentially very dangerous situation. With the hundreds of customers that I have seen so far that are complaining of the same issue, I do not feel that this should be the customers responsibility to fix but rather a recall or at the very least a class action lawsuit if the dealer will not correct this potentially very dangerous issue.

Filed Nov 7, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · WA

I recently got my rotors replaced and the car stutter while braking. Also, this happened before I replaced rotors.. the transmission is slow and won't shift to merge highways. I don't know if its the transmission or the brake lines.. I guess it's the transmission trying to drop gears for engine braking and it starts stuttering.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Driver assistance, Steering · GA

Visa transmission light engine light the car jerks when driving. Puts itself in neutral

Filed Oct 24, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · WA

The gears are very jerky i got this tlx at 70k miles and its been jerky ever since. Car looses power when turning from stop the steering get hard sometimes. Transmission chirping noises.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Nov 26, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 41,000 miles · NJ

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

Filed Sep 5, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 38,500 miles · CA

The vsa problem light & forward collision warning problem light came up while driving and the vehicle stopped & stalls all in a sudden. Not sure if this is a safety issue, but almost got into a car accident. Please help! Thank you

Filed Sep 2, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 70,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Mar 26, 2018 · Steering · 32,450 miles · PA

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. Car had not been in an accident or otherwise damaged prior.acura mechanic could not explain how the steering column got cracked other than I ran over something which had not happened because had I run over something to damage the column, the light would have illuminated to indicate that something was wrong. The dealer was informed that the car had been parked in my garage when it stopped steering and that prior to this the car was easily parked in a 2 car garage that already had my husband's car in it. No lights indicating there was a problem had previously been on and once the lights came on the car was impossible to steer. Therefore, it had to be towed from my garage. Acura refused to repair the steering column insisting that it was caused by physical damage. A complaint was filed with the corporate office and when the investigator called, she asked no questions. She only called to inform me that the $3000. Part would not be covered because of physical damage. Another independent mechanic stated that it was likely the steering column had been cracked for a while before it completely stopped working and it was a strong possibility that the steering column cracked over time due to some malfunction of the part. In his estimation, the cracked portion of the steering column is well protected and difficult to break unless involved in a serious front end car accident in which the car had never been in an accident. Running over something would not have likely caused the type of damage seen on the steering column.