2015 Acura Rl problems

Common 2015 Acura Rl problems

The 2015 Acura RLX has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to its Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), transmission, exterior lighting, and electrical system.

• Transmission
  There have been reports of transmission issues in the 2015 Acura RLX, with some owners complaining that the transmission won’t shift into 3rd gear at high load or WOT. Acura’s response was that driving at high load full throttle is not normal driving and they will not fix it. This issue has been reported to occur at 52mph and twice it has happened when merging onto a 75mph highway. Some RLX owners have experienced similar issues, and there are concerns about safety when the transmission limits the car to 2nd gear.

• Exterior Lighting
  The 2015 Acura RLX has had issues with its headlights, where an aluminum film applied to the inner reflector may experience adhesion issues, causing the film to delaminate. This results in the vehicle failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108. A recall was issued to replace both of the headlights, free of charge.

• Electrical System
  The 2015 Acura RLX has experienced electrical system issues, specifically with the Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) Service Bulletin. The AcuraLink System Status Indicator changes from green to red, and DTC B1403 (Telematics GPS Receiver Error) will not clear. The TCU (Telematics Control Unit) has an intermittent failure that causes a loss of GPS location.

These common problems in the 2015 Acura RLX have led to dissatisfaction among some owners, with concerns about how Acura has handled these issues. The transmission problem, in particular, has raised safety concerns when the transmission limits the car to 2nd gear.

What happened to the Acura RL?

The Acura RL is a mid-size luxury car that was manufactured by the Acura division of Honda for the 1996–2012 model years over two generations. The RL was the flagship of the marque, having succeeded the Acura Legend, and was replaced in 2013 by the Acura RLX.

How much is a 2015 Acura RLX?

$278/Month* *Estimated payments based on Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price of $15,187 at 3.19% APR for 60 months with $1,500 down for well-qualified buyers.

Are Acura RL reliable cars?

These compact, midsized, and large models have high scores in CR's road tests—and they're reliable.

Does the Acura RL have VTEC?

The first-generation RL was powered by a 225 hp (168 kW) 90° C-series V6 non-VTEC engine. The second-generation RL uses a newer design 60° J-series 3.5 L V6 SOHC VTEC engine delivering 300 hp (224 kW; later revised to 290 hp due to new SAE testing procedures).

2015 Acura Rl car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Acura Rl problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

• Steering problems
• Electronic stability control (esc) problems
• Engine problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Acura Rl vehicle components and the number of complaints received.