Acura ILX complaints by model year
269 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 2013 | 66 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2013–2022. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 25 | 20 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Acura ILX recalls (11)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one ILX model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V859000 | Dec 11, 2025 | Reduced Brake Function | 2016–2020 | 23.1% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2016–2020 | 76.7% |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019 | 94.7% |
| 20V770000 | Dec 10, 2020 | Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 63.9% |
| 19V500000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2013 | 71.1% |
| 19V424000 | Jun 6, 2019 | Half Shaft May Disengage and Allow Rollaway | 2016–2019 | 79.8% |
| 19V182000 | Mar 6, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2013–2016 | 54.2% |
| 19V052000 | Jan 24, 2019 | Inaccurate Fuel Gauge Reading | 2014–2019 | 95.5% |
| 16V061000 | Feb 3, 2016 | Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2013–2016 | 85.6% |
| 14V323000 | Jun 13, 2014 | Headlight Temperatures Causing Fires/FMVSS 108 | 2013, 2014 | 86.9% |
| 12V338000 | Jul 19, 2012 | FRONT DOOR LATCHES | 2013 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Acura ILX FAQ
How many recalls has the Acura ILX had?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns that cover at least one Acura ILX model year from 2013 to 2022. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Acura ILX year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (66) and the 2020 the fewest (10). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Acura ILX problems?
Across the 2013–2022 model years, owners most often name the air bags, service brakes, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Acura ILX get?
EPA rates the 2022 Acura ILX at 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.