Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2015 Acura RL peaked in 2019, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2015 Acura RL
Sedan, gasoline, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Apr 26, 2019 to May 11, 2019.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Below the median 2015 sedan
Severity index0.02015 sedans average 7.9
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2015 Acura RL name stability and traction control
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2015 Acura RL
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2015 Acura RL
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 11, 2019Failure May 10, 201947,441 milesStockbridge, GAElectronic stability control (esc), Steering
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR MADE A LEFT TURN ON IT'S ON REAL FAST THEN ALL MY DASH LIGHTS LITE UP LIKE A CHRISTMAS TREE. THE STEERING WHEEL AS ALSO STUCK IN A RIGHT HAND TURN BUT STILL DRIVING STRAIGHT. THIS WAS A VERY SCARY SITUATION.
NHTSA complaint 11207010 - Filed Apr 26, 2019Failure Apr 26, 2019Roanoke Rapids, NCEngine
THE CAR OVER HEAT EVEN AFTER MAKING SURE THAT IT HAS ENOUGH COOLANT, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS CAR HAS DONE THIS IN A 2 YEAR SPAN! TOOK IT TO THE SHOP THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AN THEY REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET, I'M GUESSING IT'S THE SAME ISSUE NOW
NHTSA complaint 11203859
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B98015 Mar 18, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated. - BBOM05242018901 May 24, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - Today, May 24, 2018, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for 2002-17 Acura vehicles. This warranty extension applies in cases where any of the replacement driver?s and/or front passenger?s airbag inflators have failed internally. - B16-066 Feb 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter w… - B16-065 Feb 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - A judder from the torque converter lock-up clutch may be felt while driving between 20 and 60 mph. The problem is typically diagnosed as a bad torque converter. American Honda investigated the judder and found that the torque converter w… - B15060C Aug 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull - DLR MSG - B14-03 Apr 2, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - In high ambient temperatures, the steering column screeches or squeals when it moves in or out. There is not enough grease in the steering column mechanism.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.