Acura · RL · 2015
2015 Acura RL
0
Recalls
2
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2015 Acura RL has no recalls and 2 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: steering,electronic stability control (esc) (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 25, 2026
Research Context
The 2015 Acura RL page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is steering,electronic stability control (esc) with 1 reported complaint.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2015 Acura RL currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 2 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are steering,electronic stability control (esc) (1), engine (1).
- Vehicle
- 2015 Acura RL
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 2
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.7% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
2 totalSTEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 10, 2019
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.
ENGINE
Apr 26, 2019
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
Showing 2 recent complaints from 2 total
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2015 Acura RL have?
The 2015 Acura RL has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2015 Acura RL?
NHTSA has received 2 owner-reported complaints for the 2015 Acura RL.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2015 Acura RL?
The 2015 Acura RL received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Acura RL?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2015 Acura RL are steering,electronic stability control (esc) (1 reports), engine (1 reports).
Does the 2015 Acura RL have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2015 Acura RL. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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