Acura recall: Power train
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015 Acura TLX 2WD and 4WD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the transmission wire harness connections may have insufficient crimps, and, as a result, the transmission may unexpectedly shift to neutral.
What could happen
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Acura has notified owners, and dealers will, based on the automatic transmission serial number, update the transmission software to prevent the transmission from shifting into neutral due to a faulty crimp, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Acura Client Relations at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC2.
Vehicles covered
- Acura Tlx 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V640000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jan 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,354
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Maker's own recall number
- KC2
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags May 21, 2026
- Acura / Honda recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jun 12, 2025
- Acura recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 19, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Air bags Feb 1, 2024
- Acura / Honda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 18, 2023
- Acura / Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 13, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.