2016 ACURA ILX

6 recalls, 81 complaints - 168 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Acura ILX vehicles. Contaminated brake fluid may cause a seal inside the brake master cylinder to deform, which can cause an internal brake fluid leak and reduce brake function.

Consequence

Reduced brake function can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is RN5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov... Read more

70,658 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F... Read more

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

2,490,460 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Defect Description

Acura (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Acura ILX vehicles. Excessive grease may prevent the set-ring on the half shaft from fully engaging, allowing the driveshaft to separate from the half shaft.

Consequence

A separated driveshaft can cause the vehicle to have a loss of drive or allow the vehicle to move even while in Park, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Acura will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, as necessary, replace the driveshaft and half shaft, free of charge. The recall began August 1, 2019. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is G54.

49,898 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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

1,101,534 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

4,455 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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.

2,232,187 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

81 total complaints 5 crashes 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	15
AIR BAGS	14
POWER TRAIN	10
SERVICE BRAKES	9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4
STEERING	4
ENGINE	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
STRUCTURE:BODY	2

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

My car was sitting in a parking lot facing the south. It was over 100 degrees that day. I had a front window shade in the front window, and both front windows were down about 2 inches. I went to my car to grab something around 1:30pm and all was fine. When I cam back around 2:45 pm, the back window ... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2026

Incident date: May 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated Instrument display went out. warnings are being indicated but not able to see the warning as well as mileage due to the instrument panel being blank. The dealer was contact; however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufactur... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

Coolant problems and cylinder damage on engine due to coolant intrusion. Ford has not issued a recall on this well known problem and issue on ALL Ford Fusion Models. Several complaints have been made by many Ford Fusion owners for putting drivers and vehicle owners at risk of driving unsafe vehicles... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted into neutral. The vehicle lost automotive power and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

It seems when the truck has been driven more than an a half hour to an hour and you shut the truck off the truck won't start back up. I believe the starter gets what they call heat soaked, then you have to wait until the truck cools down then I will start normal

Incident date: Mar 24, 2026

Manufacturer recall #24E12 (PCM software update) triggered a PO430:00-ED code (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 2) because the new software more strictly monitors the catalytic converter, causing it to detect previously ignored degradation. This reprogram scamming program makes comm... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2025

My vehicle frequently loses all cabin sound, including the radio, audible turn signal, and forward/rear collision and lane departure warnings. When this occurs, the cabin is completely silent. The loss of radio audio is an inconvenience, but the loss of safety feature alerts is a clear hazard. My de... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was inadvertently depressed while depressing the accelerator pedal. The messages "Service Stabili-trak" and "Service Trailer Brake" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a lo... Read more

Incident date: Feb 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Kia K5. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 55 MPH, the hood vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that while being overtaken by a box truck or semi-truck, the vibration of the hood was more pronounced. The driver's side of the hood had a quarter-inch to a ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2026

I remote started my truck. I got in about 5 minutes later. When I shut the door the rear window, passenger side of the power sliding window blew out. GM says my VIN is not affected by the recall but my truck shows that it should have been part of the recall or customer satisfaction program. N1922656... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2026

I own a 2023 Toyota RAV4 XSE that currently has an active safety recall related to the instrument cluster/speedometer display going blank. My vehicle is experiencing this issue — the speedometer/instrument screen has gone completely blank, preventing me from seeing my speed, warning lights, or cri... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2026

Failure of front subassembly while driving. Car pulled hard to right while driving. Scary and dangerous. Inspection showed severe rust has eaten thru the metal. Car inoperable. Research shows it is a known problem. Recall required immediately, THANK YOU

Incident date: Dec 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument cluster started flickering, and the vehicle stalled. During several failures, the check engine warning light illuminated, and during other failures, there was no warning light il... Read more

Incident date: Dec 23, 2025

I have constantly had to replace spark plugs within the last year — all lights are on dashboard. Finally took it and got a P0372 code, rough idling and misfiring, and stalling. Car once cut off on me while driving. Took it to the Honda dealership and it is indeed my fuel injectors and gasket. I ha... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2025

The car seat anchor system is very poorly designed and extremely difficult to use. I just spent an hour trying to ensure the seats for our grandchildren are installed correctly. The upper anchors are poorly placed, difficult to access and do not inspire confidence the seats will be secure in the ev... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2025

In July 2025 recall #25V467 was issued on my vehicle. The safety risk of this recall is that at any point fuel can accumulate near the engine or exhaust components and ignite resulting in an under-hood fire “increasing the risk of injury”. It has been over 3 months now and no remedy yet. Since t... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact’s brother performed brake repair on the vehicle and added Prestone DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir. The contact stated that several days later, while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the brakes locked up and the vehicle failed to move. The... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2025

When i put van in park ,shut off,it moves a little even on flat surface.When i back up in grass or out of a sloped driveway the van acts like something is preventing it from going backwards.The van,when going from the right lane to the left will act like it pulls to the right,hard to explain.Also wh... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2025

Bucking under acceleration

Incident date: Jul 20, 2023

I was driving down the freeway and suddenly heard a large pop from above my head, then looked in my rear view mirror and saw what turned out to be part of my sunroof falling on the road behind me. A bit of glass fell into the cabin, but most flew off immediately or was caught by the fabric cover. ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2024

Dash displayed "no bus" at the range level along with every error message possible. All of a sudden it goes haywire. Can't tell what speed you're going, you can put gas to floor and no acceleration, power steering comes and goes, wipers turn on and off, let go of the brake and it accelerates on its ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2023

Car was parked in garage. 14 inch crack appeared in windshield with no impact. Crack just appeared while car was parked.

Incident date: Apr 30, 2023

Car uses an excessive amount of oil. Have to add more than a quart every 1000 miles

Incident date: Apr 30, 2023

Car uses an excessive amount of oil. Have to add more than a quart every 1000 miles

Incident date: Apr 30, 2023

The shoulder straps on the infant carseat do not snug onto my child compared to a graco carseat I had to purchase for her safety. The straps are almost impossible to tighten and loosen. I thought when she was born that was the reason why it was loose but she is now 3 months old and they still are ve... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2022

Noticed loss of power, car would randomly go into limp mode while driving, I’d have to pull off to the side and restart the vehicle. Sometimes would hesitate or jerk.(this happened on the free way since I’m frequently on them) driveshaft feels likes it’s not performing 100%

Incident date: Sep 2, 2022

Incident date: Jul 22, 2022

My sunroof shattered while I was driving on the highway.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2021

This is a white car with no after-dealer modifications. The paint is peeling from around the windshield and rear window.

Incident date: May 18, 2021

It won’t let me stay in the lane while I driving

Incident date: Sep 17, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 ACURA ILX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER SI... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 ACURA ILX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, A LEAK FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE INTERMEDIATE BEARING SEAL WAS FOUND. THE LEAK COULD CREATE A LOSS OF POWER TRANSFER TO THE WHEELS AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY. A PARKED VEHICLE WOULD ROLL IF THE PARKING B... Read more

Incident date: Nov 18, 2019

THE CAR HAS AN OPEN RECALL. MAUS ACURA IN TAMPA SAID IF IT DOESN'T NEED REPAIRED AT THE TIME THEY WILL CLOSE THE RECALL WITHOUT REPAIRS! THEY ARE REFUSING TO GIVE ME LOANER AND SAID THEY ARE NOT FIXING IT.

Incident date: Mar 26, 2017

FROM SECOND MONTH OF BUYING CAR, BATTERY DRAINED, ACURA TOWING CAME AND TOWED CAR TO A NEARBY DEALERSHIP AND REPLACE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. TOOK CAR DOWN TO DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED FROM ABOUT NOSE IN FRONT DRIVER WHEEL HOLE AND PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE CAR. THEY STATED "CA... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2019

Incident date: Mar 26, 2017

Incident date: Sep 19, 2016

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 ACURA ILX

2016 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	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 ACURA ILX

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM8) (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	35.0	29.0	Premium	$2,850

CO2 Emissions: 309.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 ACURA ILX

168 manufacturer communications from 103 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
160000 STRUCTURE	28
350000 EQUIPMENT	23
140000 AIR BAGS	22
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	10
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS	9
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	8
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	7
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	7

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - This warranty extension applies only to 2016-18 ILX vehicles painted B-612P (2016 models: Bright Kinetic Blue Pearl) or (2017-18 models: Catalina Blue Pearl).

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better understand the cause of th

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

130000 VISIBILITY

Owner Notification Letter - On some 2016-18 ILX models, the exterior paint around the front windshield and/or rear glass may peel off. To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint in these

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

010000 STEERING

Service Bulletin - While driving, the steering wheel rattles when you turn it.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin - This warranty extension applies only to 2016-18 ILX vehicles painted B-612P (2016 models: Bright Kinetic Blue Pearl) or (2017-18 models: Catalina Blue Pearl). The exterior paint around the front windshield and/or rear gla

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer Message - Today, September 29, 2020, Acura is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2016-2018 ILX vehicles with Catalina Blue Pearl or Bright Kinetic Blue Pearl paint to address client concerns with peeling paint around the fro

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better understand the cause of th

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window & the roof. To better understand the cause of th

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the A-pillar. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific par

160000 STRUCTURE

Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2018 ILXs with a client complaint of paint peeling on the A-pillar. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like

160000 STRUCTURE

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

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup.

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - The SRS indicator is on with OTC 80090-87 (no signal from the left front impact sensor). A wire diameter variance lets water enter the SRS front impact sensor connector and causes damage to the harness.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Service news article - If the On Demand Multi-Use Display? (ODMD) isn't responding to touch or is freezing up, the reason could be there's debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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.

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

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Tech line summary article - debris lodged in the gap between the touch screen and the bezel. Lodged debris contacting the screen can cause a false input, resulting in this issue. And since that gap widens and narrows with cabin temperature,

350000 EQUIPMENT

Power Distribution Schematics Added to Next Generation EWDs

114710 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS:ACCESORY POWER OUTLET/JACK/PORT/USB/SAE/CIGARETTE LIGHTER

Power Distribution Schematics Added to Next Generation EWDs

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

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).

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).

010000 STEERING

Service bulletin - There is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver's airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving.

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - There is a creaking, rattling, buzzing, clicking, or rubbing noise coming from the driver's airbag area of the steering wheel when turning or driving.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service bulletin - The 8-Speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) has a bump or hard shift when coming to a stop, usually on the downshift from 2nd to 1st. This symptom is intermittent and may be difficult to duplicate. The PCM settings are no

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink?. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink?. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.

010000 STEERING

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

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Service bulletin - Clients receive excessive notifications for a low power mode through AcuraLink?. There is a false CAN signal transmitted through the telematics control unit.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service news article - We?ve made an important change to the AcuraLink telematics unit that you need to be aware of. This change switches the coverage of the internal cellular module from Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) to Long Term Ev

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE LKAS DOES NOT KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ITS DETECTED DESIGNATED LANE AND NO DTC IS STORED. THE FRONT MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA UNIT/RAIN SENSOR HARNESS IS NOT SECURED IN ITS CLIP, CAUSING THE CAMERA UNIT TO SHIFT OUT OF ITS NEUTR

272000 LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

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.

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.

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.

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS A CREAKING, RATTLING, BUZZING, CLICKING, OR RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER?S AIRBAG AREA OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY THE DRIVER?S AIRBAG RIB, LOCATED BELOW THE SURFACE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ILXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SPEC

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ILXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SP

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ILXS & 2014-2016 RLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIK

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2016-2017 ILXS, RDXS & 2014-2016 RLXS WITH A CLIENT COMPLAINT OF A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOU

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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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2019

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

363 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

27 Reported Crashes

5 Reported Fires

1 Reported Deaths

ACURA ILX - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2022	0	5	View
2021	0	19	View
2020	2	13	View
2019	5	45	View
2018	4	26	View
2017	4	24	View
2016 (current)	6	81
2015	4	21	View
2014	5	37	View
2013	6	92	View

Other ACURA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MDX	510	4,287	View
TLX	340	1,306	View
RDX	335	2,540	View
RLX	187	163	View
NSX	161	20	View
INTEGRA	132	758	View
TLX TYPE S	120	2	View
MDX HYBRID	102	0	View

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2016 ACURA ILX

Complaint Statistics

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 ACURA ILX

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2016 ACURA ILX

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 ACURA ILX

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA ILX

ACURA ILX - All Years Overview

ACURA ILX - Year by Year

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