2014 ACURA ILX
5 recalls, 37 complaints - 64 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
20V770000 Dec 10, 2020
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,... Read more
Consequence
A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Own... Read more
19V182000 Mar 6, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV... Read more
Consequence
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer serv... Read more
19V052000 Jan 24, 2019
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. The vehicles may have a deformed fuel tank, raising the height of the fuel pump and allowing the fuel level float to stick, possibly causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate fuel level.
Consequence
If the fuel gauge displays that the vehicle has more gas than it actually does, the vehicle may run out of gas and stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is H3U, Z3T.
16V061000 Feb 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-20... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
14V323000 Jun 13, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
American Honda Motor Co., Inc (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles manufactured January 16, 2012 to March 1, 2013, ILX Hybrid vehicles manufactured January 12, 2012 to February 7, 2013, and certain model year 2014 ILX vehicles manufactured May 2, 2013, to May 31, 2014, and... Read more
Consequence
The diminished light output may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additonally, the excessive heat coming from around the bulb and reflector could cause the headlights to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-862-2872. Honda's number for this recall is JE9.
Complaint Statistics
37 total complaints
3 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 20 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
I will be taking my car to be looked at. There is a strong gasoline smell inside the cabin. Smell came out of nowhere and none of my service lights came on.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 24, 2025
Incident date: Mar 24, 2025
The dealer did not fix the recall item on my truck as posted here. The dealers service department confirmed with me on multiple occasions that the recall was not fixed as annotated, but since the dealer was paid for the recall (because it was posted to the system) I am still on a waiting list for t... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 28, 2022
Incident date: Jul 28, 2016
The contact owns a 2014 Acura ILX. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced; however, the failure reoccurred six months later. The contact stated tha... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 29, 2019
Incident date: Feb 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA IXL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN THE ENGINE START BUTTON WAS PUSHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON TONKIN ACURA (855-389-61... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 2019
Incident date: Feb 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA IXL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WHEN THE ENGINE START BUTTON WAS PUSHED. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE BUTTON SEVERAL TIMES TO START THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON TONKIN ACURA (855-389-61... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 30, 2019
Incident date: Mar 17, 2019
MY DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE GRINDING AND GIVING OUT ON ME. I ONLY DRIVE MY VEHICLE ON WEEKENDS, SO I DON'T SEE WHY THE DRIVER'S SIDE BREAKS ARE ALREADY GIVING OUT ON ME. I'VE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY THREE YEARS AND IT HAS 79,784 MILES.
STEERING
Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, THE REAR CAMERA DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JP THIBODEAUX AUTOMOTIVE (2511 US-90, NEW IBERIA, LA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 24, 2018
Incident date: Jan 3, 2018
CAR CAUGHT A FIRE WHILE PARK WITH MOTOR RUNNING STARTED FROM HEADLIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT..
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 24, 2018
Incident date: Jan 3, 2018
CAR CAUGHT A FIRE WHILE PARK WITH MOTOR RUNNING STARTED FROM HEADLIGHT FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT..
Fire
ENGINE
Jan 18, 2018
Incident date: Jan 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE FRONT PASSENGER ALERTED THE CONTACT OF A SMOKE ODOR. THE PASSENGER IMMEDIATELY NOTICED SPARKS FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND, ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, THE HOOD BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE F... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 28, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
TAKARTA AIRBAG. I HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR WAS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S POWER. IT MOVES SO SLOW WHEN PULLING OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. YOU CAN HEAR WIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PLASTIC SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO SPEEDS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 28, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
TAKARTA AIRBAG. I HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR WAS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S POWER. IT MOVES SO SLOW WHEN PULLING OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. YOU CAN HEAR WIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PLASTIC SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO SPEEDS ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
TAKARTA AIRBAG. I HAVE NO INFORMATION THAT THE AIRBAG IN MY CAR WAS FIXED. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S POWER. IT MOVES SO SLOW WHEN PULLING OFF. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. YOU CAN HEAR WIND AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE A PLASTIC SOUND WHEN YOU GET UP TO SPEEDS ... Read more
WHEELS
Oct 2, 2017
Incident date: Sep 30, 2017
I PURCHASED GOODYEAR WEATHERHANDLER TIRES 215 45R17 IN DECEMBER OF 2015. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION UNDER THE GOODYEAR LOGO, THERE WAS A SPLIT. THE OTHER FRONT ON THE DRIVER SIDE HAD THE SAME SPIT UNDER THE GOODYEAR LOGO. I HAD TO BUY ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 21, 2016
Incident date: Oct 21, 2016
"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED A NOTICE IN MARCH AND SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP, BOTH SAID I WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE IN LATE SUMMER. ON 10/21/16 I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT THE STATUS BECAUSE I HADN'T HEARD ANYTHING ELSE. I WAS TOLD OH WE HAVE THE PARTS COME IN WHENEVER YOU ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 28, 2016
Incident date: Mar 15, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 27, 2016
Incident date: Mar 14, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 9, 2016
Incident date: Sep 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT E... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 28, 2016
Incident date: Feb 29, 2016
NOTIFIED OF RECALL OF AIRBAGS IN FEB. 2016 AND ISSUE STILL IS NOT RESOLVED. MY LEASE IS ENDING IN OCTOBER AND I AM NOT ABLE TO PURCHASE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THIS AIR BAG ISSUE.
AIR BAGS
Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 15, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS HAD BEEN ORDERED FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN MID MARCH OF 2016 AND HAD NOT BEEN SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER FOR MONTHS. THE DEALER DID N... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 26, 2016
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
TAKATA RECALL: IN MARCH 2016, WE HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION LETTER FROM ACURA MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THE RECALL AND THE DANGER OF DRIVING OUR ACURA VEHICLE, VIN # [XXX], DUE TO TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALLS. ACCORDINGLY WE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP OFFICE LOCATED 1600 SOLDIERS FIELD RD, BRIGHTON, M... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 14, 2016
Incident date: Jul 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT M... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 5, 2016
Incident date: Apr 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER; 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPER... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 30, 2016
Incident date: Mar 9, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 25, 2016
Incident date: Feb 12, 2016
I AM SERIOUSLY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY DRIVING MY ACURA. I GOT A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER DURING THE MONTH ON FEBRUARY, 2016 WITH MULTIPLE CALLS BEING PLACED THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO FIXED DATE IN RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. WITH THE SAFETY RECALL I WASN'T ABLE TO SELL MY VEHICLE S... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 17, 2016
Incident date: Mar 17, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 13, 2016
Incident date: Mar 18, 2016
TAKATA INFLATORS: AS I WAS MADE AWARE OF THE SAFETY ISSUE CAUSED BY TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATORS, I FOLLOWED UP WITH MY MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE OPTIONS I HAD. EVEN AFTER MAKING MULTIPLE CALLS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY VEHICLE WHO IS ACURA DOSEN'T SEEM TO CARE ABOUT SOLVING CUSTOMERS COMPLAINTS.
AIR BAGS
Mar 25, 2016
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
THIS IS THE VEHICLE AIR BAG THAT COULD RUPTURE WITH POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING INJURY TO ME OR MY PASSENGER. THIS IS A LEASED VEHICLE OWNED BY ACURA NOT ME AND NO PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL END OF SUMMER. YOU CAN HAVE THIS CAR BACK AND PUT ME IN A NEW LEASE NEVER MIND GIVING ME A RENTAL CAR TO ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 21, 2016
Incident date: Mar 21, 2016
SO AS I UNDERSTAND, THIS RECALL IS A FIX THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE, OR IN THE EVENT OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING, THERE IS A CHANCE OF A LIFE THREATENING INJURY...BEING I WORK FOR TOSHIBA MEDICAL AND I SELL EQUIPMENT THAT COULD BE A DANGER TO PATIENTS AND I UNDERSTAND THE RECALL. IN MY CASE AT TOSHIBA, IF ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 17, 2016
Incident date: Mar 14, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 30, 2015
Incident date: Oct 29, 2015
THE SEATBELT CAME UNLATCHED UPON A 15 MPH FRONT END IMPACT. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT.
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Mar 27, 2015
Incident date: Mar 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY IF ANY INJURIES WERE SUSTAINE... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Mar 27, 2015
Incident date: Mar 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SPECIFY IF ANY INJURIES WERE SUSTAINE... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Mar 23, 2015
Incident date: Nov 19, 2014
2014 ACURA ILX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF TAKATA AIR BAGS WERE INSTALLED IN HIS VEHICLE. *JB
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2014 ACURA ILX
2014 Acura ILX 4 DR FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.7% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2014 ACURA ILX
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 34.0 | 27.0 | Premium | $2,850 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Premium | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: 322.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 ACURA ILX
64 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 21 |
| 141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 9 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 2 |
B18-020
Apr 8, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
B18-020
Apr 8, 2022
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
B18-020
Mar 1, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
B18-020
Mar 1, 2022
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
B18-020
Mar 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
B19050B
May 16, 2019
250000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't, the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run t
B18-028
Jun 15, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
BBOM05242018901
May 24, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
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
B18-010
May 5, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
Service bulletin - There is a clunk from the rear suspension when going over bumps. The rear damping rubber is transmitting excessive noise from the rear suspension to the body and cabin area.
BTS180203
Feb 15, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tech line summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth? HandsFreeLink? using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). If the phonebook doesn
BTS171102
Nov 18, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth? HandsFreeLink? using an iPhone with iOS 11, Pandora doesn?t work on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD). We think this may be due to some c
BTS171101
Nov 14, 2017
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth? HandsFreeLink? using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD).
BTS171101
Nov 14, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Techline summary article - We?re currently looking at an issue that when connected to Bluetooth? HandsFreeLink? using an iPhone with iOS 11, there?s no phonebook showing up on the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD).
B16110C
Nov 18, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND: AFTERMARKET RADAR DETECTORS MAY INTERFERE WITH THE GPS ANTENNA MOUNTED BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. A COMMON ISSUE THAT?S BEEN REPORTED FROM THIS INTERFERENCE IS THE VEHICLE POSITION (VP) IC
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 7, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 7, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 29, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 21, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
B-PS-03312016-30
Mar 31, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG
B-PS-03312016-30
Mar 31, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG
B-PS-03312016-30
Mar 31, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG
BPS-03312016-302
Mar 31, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
VIDEO - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS
B-ANS-03252016-3
Mar 25, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 03.25.16"
B-ANS-03252016-3
Mar 25, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010). ALL CHANGES/UPDATES FROM THE
B98015
Mar 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Special Tool Loan Program: Under TOOLS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN, the list has been updated.
B-ANS-03182016-3
Mar 18, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010)."
B-ANS-03182016-3
Mar 18, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 03.18.16"
B-ANS-02262016-3
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.
SB16011
Feb 26, 2016
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain ILX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, and TLX model years 2014-16 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed witho
SB16011
Feb 26, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain ILX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, and TLX model years 2014-16 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed witho
SB16011
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain ILX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, and TLX model years 2014-16 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed witho
SB16011
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain ILX, RLX, RLX Hybrid, and TLX model years 2014-16 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed witho
B-ANS-02262016-3
Feb 26, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.
DLR-16-011
Feb 26, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the Monroney label for the state of Hawaii. The Repair All vehicles affected and with the error
B-AN-02252016-30
Feb 25, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.
BAN-02252016-302
Feb 25, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.
B-ANS-02192016-3
Feb 19, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
DEALER MESSAGE - ACURA HAS UPDATED THE DEALER Q&A TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION REGARDING STOP SALE/ SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR (SERVICE BULLETIN 16-010).
B-ANS-02192016-3
Feb 19, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
"STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: ACURA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A ? UPDATED 02.19.16"
B-AP-02172016-30
Feb 17, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION FROM A CUSTOMER AFFECTED BY THE 2005-2016 ACURA MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL WHERE A CAMPAIGN PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, PLEASE FOLLOW THE
B-CA-02152016-30
Feb 15, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. DUE TO THIS, THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND STOP SALE ORDE
B-JID-02102016-3
Feb 10, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, WE INFORMED YOU THAT ACURA IS PUTTING IN PLACE A NUMBER OF PROVISIONS AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT YOU AND OUR CLIENTS AFFECTED BY THE 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER?S AIRBAG INFLATOR STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL ANNOUNCED
B-APS-02082016-3
Feb 8, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016, ACURA NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES.
B-JID-02052016-3
Feb 5, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - WE?VE BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WE?VE RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL DEALER ADVISORY BOARD AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS FROM MANY OF YOU THROUGH OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVES RELATED TO T
B-FTD-02052016-3
Feb 5, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"DEALER MESSAGE - ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, AMERICAN HONDA NO��FIED NHTSA OF A STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL FOR APPROXIMATELY 530,000 MODEL YEAR 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES. THIS RECALL IS DUE TO THE TAKATA DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INF
B-JID-02032016-9
Feb 3, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
DEALER MESSAGE - PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SAFETY RECALL AFFECTED 2005-2016 ACURA VEHICLES.
B-CA-01302016-90
Jan 30, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - ALTHOUGH VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE RECENT AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL ARE NOT CLEAR AT THIS TIME, POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VINS HAVE BEEN LOADED INTO THE SYSTEM FOR STOP SALE PURPOSES.
B16-010
Jan 30, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE DRIVER?S (FRONT) AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO
B15-043 - 8-19-1
Aug 19, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE CHECK SYSTEM MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED WITH THE MIL ON AND DTC P16F7 (STARTER INHIBITOR RELAY STUCK ON). THE CLUTCH IS PARTIALLY PRESSED, CAUSING A MISDETECTION OF P16F7.
B15-043 - 8-19-1
Aug 19, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE CHECK SYSTEM MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED WITH THE MIL ON AND DTC P16F7 (STARTER INHIBITOR RELAY STUCK ON). THE CLUTCH IS PARTIALLY PRESSED, CAUSING A MISDETECTION OF P16F7.
B-JID-02102016-3
Feb 10, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - DEALER Q&A REGARDING 2005-2016 MULTI MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.
Service Bulletin
Jan 20, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service bulletin - There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in high ambient temperatures. The side engine mounts internal components are rubbing together, causing a noise.
Service Bulletin
Dec 17, 2014
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
DLR MSG - Acura
Jul 11, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dealer message - On June 13, 2014, Acura notified NHTSA of a StopSale order and SafetyRecallfor some 2013-14 ILX vehicles. Please refer to the attached Q&A File for additional details related to this Safety Recall.
Question and Ans
Jul 11, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2013-14 ILX Headlights Overheat Safety Recall Q&A
DLR MSG - RFP -
May 5, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect the headlight assemblies from certain healthy 2013-2014 ILX base models, which fit a certain criteria.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA ILX
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE25015
Opened: Oct 23, 2025 , Closed: May 21, 2026
Loss of braking force
On October 23, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25015 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2019-2020 MY Acura ILX vehicles. These complainants alleged master cylinder failures resulting in soft pedal feel or the brake pedal in... Read more
ACURA ILX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ACURA ILX across all model years (2013, 2020).
36
Total Recalls
355
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
25
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths