2019 ACURA ILX

5 recalls, 44 complaints - 103 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.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgelin... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

624,552 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.)

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.)

Complaint Statistics

44 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
SERVICE BRAKES	4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	2
POWER TRAIN	2
ENGINE	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
STEERING	2
WHEELS	1

Incident date: May 30, 2026

I am writing to formally raise a concern regarding the handling of a safety recall repair performed on my 2019 Acura ILX at Maus Acura of North Tampa. I initially brought my vehicle in to address a safety recall related to the brake master cylinder. As explained in the recall notice, the issue invo... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

Incident date: May 14, 2026

From my own diagnostics, as a licensed Master Motorcycle Mechanic, in the State of [XXX] , I believe the rear cylinder cam chain guide shroud shoulder bolt backed out of the threading in the engine casing, causing the shroud to fall into the primary gears, which caused a loss of cam chain tension... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 Escape 21C. The contact stated that the vehicle trailer has required an abnormal number of repairs, including a broken and decomposed hitch. The contact also reported 2 flat tires and discovered that a trailer misalignment caused the issue. The vehicle was taken to an indepen... Read more

Incident date: Dec 11, 2025

2020 Nissan Sentra Backup Camera. The camera periodically goes out only displaying a blue screen. Researched and discovered it was a recall. Went to the dealership and asked them and they said my cars recall was marked as completed back in 2023 to which I had no knowledge of. The issue was not resol... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V741000 (Electrical System) and 25V576000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off in the driveway, she heard popping noises and saw smoke comi... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 2, 2026

When our new mechanic was checking over the car, he and his other mechanic both noticed that there was an increased brake pedal effort even though the brakes were in ok condition. Every time I’ve had the car serviced I have them check the brakes because they feel off. The car stops and the brak... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2026

In March of 2022 at around 79,000 miles, the temperature gauge was intermittently stuck on cold with the cooling fan constantly running and “steering assist reduced” displayed in the DIC. The car was found to have a bad thermostat which was replaced at the dealership on 3/28/2022. About 2 mont... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2024

Limp mode. started shortly after my purchase in May 2024. On highway and would go into limp mode, almost got hit and caused danger to other traffic. thought it was fixed and it happened again. went to pull out and make a left hand turn and had no rpms again, limp mode. Almost got t-boned. multiple e... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2025

Upon exiting a shopping center parking lot, I turned right onto a street which led up to a 1-lane construction site. I was travelling approximately 15 miles per hour, and drove approximately 50 feet when the car suddenly stalled. No fuel response to gas pedal. It still had momentum, and I was abl... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2025

On November 26, 2025, my 2025 BMW XM experienced complete drivetrain failure while my wife and two children were in a Kansas City parking lot. The vehicle displayed "drivetrain malfunction," would not engage any gear, and was completely inoperable. They were stranded in an unsafe area for 40 minutes... Read more

Incident date: Dec 25, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway and attempting to start the vehicle, the brake pedal was pumped approximately four times and the contact pressed the push-to-start button, but the vehicle failed to start. Additionally, there was... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2025

The vehicle is a motor home equipped with a Fiamma F45 Eagle power-operated awning. While I was driving the vehicle on an interstate highway, the awning deployed for unknown reasons and was partially torn from the vehicle.

Incident date: Apr 25, 2025

Unknown…Randomly started on fire after driving. Police report was filed under 25-000653/Altoona Police (I don’t have a copy)

Fire

Incident date: Apr 25, 2025

The contact owned a 2023 Newmar London Aire RV. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds above 50 MPH, the steering malfunctioned, making the RV extremely difficult the remain inside the desired lane. The contact stated that there was a 2–4-inch play in the steering wheel making it ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 25, 2025

Incident date: Apr 26, 2025

Bci message appears on dash. Then a number of other dash lights (see picture attached)

Incident date: Apr 8, 2025

Air bag light suddenly said “passenger airbag off”. Don’t have to brake to switch gears. Steering at times feels a bit off.

Incident date: Dec 27, 2024

Excessively cracked dashboard. The entire dash in my 2009 Hyundai Sonata is cracked and a replacement has been denied by Hyundai USA. A cracked dashboard could cause reduced structural integrity. The dashboard is a structural component designed to help absorb and distribute some of the forces in a ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V720000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ma... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Acura RDX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount... Read more

Incident date: Dec 18, 2023

car slammed on the brakes with no apparent obstruction in the path of the vehicle. Braking caused hand injury from the grip of the steering wheel. nearly caused rear-end collusion with vehicle follow behind us.

Incident date: Aug 19, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that coolant intrusion had caused a misfire in the engine. The contact was informed that the engine woul... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2024

There has been a recall on the 2020 sierra 1500 for the driveshaft which causes shuddering and vibration which my vehicle is exibiting but my vin is not on the recall list

Incident date: Oct 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Lexus ES350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2023

As I was driving on the interstate, a red turtle appeared on the control panel saying that power has been reduced. Approximately 2 minutes later the entire engine shut down at 55mph. I pulled over and placed the Jeep into park and attempted to restart the truck. The Jeep would power on and immediate... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2023

Incident date: Jan 14, 2024

The car just dies can't open the car must use the key in the fob.Hyundai dealership says it's a k own issue They told me I need to drive the car more When I can get into the car. There is a battery reset button that starts the car. Numerous online owners have the same problem

Incident date: Jun 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the alarm had sounded without incident and the contact disabled the alarm. The contact stated that hours later, the contact attempted to start the vehicle with several messages displayed on the instrument panel. After several failed attempt... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2024

Shift to Park error occurs 90% of the time I put my car into park. The car turns off but none of the electrical does, like its in accessory mode. Dings when you try to leave the car and will not lock. Display reads 'Shift into Park'. I have to jiggle the shifter to get it to engage. Could be a coup... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2024

Steering wheel buttons fail to activate turn signals no matter how hard they are pressed intermittently. Occurrences happens around 15% of the times when changing lanes or requiring signaling leading to increased danger due to failure of turn signals. Manifacturer has replaced steering wheel and pro... Read more

Incident date: Dec 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illum... Read more

Incident date: Jan 16, 2024

I keep intermittently getting a Supplemental Restraint System error. I have been on forums with other vehicle owners getting the same error. The dealer says it is a bad airbag while others are saying it could be two other less expensive remedies they have encountered such as a faulty cutoff indicato... Read more

Incident date: Apr 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The instrument cluster was blank. The speakers began to emit an abnormally loud, vibrating noise. The exterior lights started flashing and the brake pedal was firm. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2021

The lighting system on 2014 Nissan Altima completely failed to the point where we couldn't drive the vehicle at night. We were unable to see the road. While searching Internet for potential issues, we found out that Nissan settled a lawsuit regarding the issues related to failing headlight/delaminat... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. The contact stated that on several occasions while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the contact noticed a burning odor throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side wheels inadvertently locked without warning then r... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2022

My passenger and I were stopped in a gas line, and had just moved my car from park to drive. I tapped on my gas pedal to inch the car forward as the car in front of me was now about 3 car lengths ahead of me. As I lifted my foot off the pedal and the car began to roll, it picked up speed and starte... Read more

Incident date: Aug 7, 2022

Incident date: Jul 20, 2022

This his happened 3 times now. I have been driving on the highway with no cars in front of me in my lane within a quarter mile, and the braking since starts flashing a warning and starts to hard break, it is not only startling but very dangerous. This happened the 3rd time in a year. I usually try t... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: May 8, 2021

I NOTICED WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS A DIFFERENCE IN DRIVING VEHICLE .. WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE I WAS GIVEN A NHTSA PRINTOUT FOR ANY PASSED REPORTS IF THEREBWAS ANY AND THERE WAS NOTHING DISCLOSED IN THE REPORT . AFTER EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE . I RAN ANOTHER RECALL REPO... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2021

Incident date: Apr 6, 2021

I WAS DRIVING ROUGHLY AROUND 25 MPH, WHEN I'D STARTED GOING INTO A GRADUAL TURN TO THE RIGHT. I'D HIT A SMALL POT HOLE, THEN MY CAR ENDED UP ON THE GROUND. SKIDDING ACROSS THE ROAD, AND THEN ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE WAY IT WAS DRIVING I'D THOUGHT MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE. BUT UP... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 2, 2020

WHAT HAPPENS IS THE BRAKE PEDAL SINKS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IT HAPPENS WHILE GOING FORWARD AND IN REVERSE. SLOW SPEEDS OR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I HAVE NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CANNOT STOP. I HAVE ADDRESSED THE ISSUE ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS TO PARAGON ACURA IN QUEENS NY AND T... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 ACURA ILX

2019 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	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

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

EPA Fuel Economy, 2019 ACURA ILX

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S8) (Front-Wheel Drive)	24.0	34.0	28.0	Premium	$2,750

CO2 Emissions: 316.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 ACURA ILX

103 manufacturer communications from 79 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	26
020000 SUSPENSION	15
010000 STEERING	11
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS	8
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	8
350000 EQUIPMENT	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
200000 WHEELS	5

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Service Bulletin - Vehicle owner notices condensation or moisture trapped inside one or both headlight assemblies that does not evaporate from the lamp due to the headlight making contact with a body panel creating a separation in the adhes

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Service Bulletin - The headlight making contact with a body panel can create a separation in the adhesive between the headlight lens and the housing, allowing moisture to enter the headlight.

160000 STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin - The headlight making contact with a body panel can create a separation in the adhesive between the headlight lens and the housing, allowing moisture to enter the headlight.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2022 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect th

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

050000 PARKING BRAKE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) st

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect sp

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of moisture/condensation in the headlights. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect sp

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

190000 TIRES

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021-2022 RDXs & TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor with a client comp

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

200000 WHEELS

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019 ILX with a client complaint of a brake pedal that intermittently goes soft or goes to the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would

020000 SUSPENSION

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs & 2022 MDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or creak. To better un

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

356220 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

200000 WHEELS

020000 SUSPENSION

200000 WHEELS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

020000 SUSPENSION

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

200000 WHEELS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

350000 EQUIPMENT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

200000 WHEELS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for 2019-2022 ILXs, 2022 MDXs, 2021 RDXs and 2021-2022 TLXs with a client complaint of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light on due to a faulty sensor. To better

020000 SUSPENSION

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

020000 SUSPENSION

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs, 2022 MDXs & 2017-2018 RDXs with a client complaint of front suspension/damper noise. Noise can be described as knock, clunk, rattle, thump or cre

190000 TIRES

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

020000 SUSPENSION

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

020000 SUSPENSION

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

020000 SUSPENSION

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

020000 SUSPENSION

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 ILXs with a client complaint of a clunk or rattle noise coming from the front suspension. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would l

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

020000 SUSPENSION

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

010000 STEERING

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 ILXs with a client complaint of a steering wheel noise when driving or turning the steering wheel. The noise can be described as rattling, squeaking, c

020000 SUSPENSION

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 ILXs with a client complaint of rattle, clunk or other noise coming from the front suspension. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM wo

020000 SUSPENSION

010000 STEERING

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

010000 STEERING

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

010000 STEERING

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

010000 STEERING

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The navigation display distorts after driving 1 or more hours. Also, the distance and time to travel does not update, the navigation icon shows the vehicle in the wrong location, and the touch screen does not respond.

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Video Message - It concerns two HFL-related issues that Tech Line has been getting calls on and how applying five-step troubleshotting can help get them fixed. The two HFL-related issues are clients' phones won't connect to Apple CarPlay or

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message - The December episode of Tech2Tech is now posted. We've got some valuable information for you, so check it out! This month we're featuring "Applying Five-Step Troubleshooting."

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Video Message - It concerns two HFL-related issues that Tech Line has been getting calls on and how applying five-step troubleshooting can help get them fixed. The two HFL-related issues are clients' phones won't connect to Apple CarPlay or

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - There is no sound from the AM radio when starting the engine.

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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

355 Total Complaints

1 Investigations

25 Reported Crashes

7 Reported Fires

0 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	10	View
2019 (current)	5	44
2018	4	26	View
2017	4	24	View
2016	6	80	View
2015	4	21	View
2014	5	37	View
2013	6	89	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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2019 ACURA ILX

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Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2019 ACURA ILX

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2019 ACURA ILX

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, ACURA ILX

ACURA ILX - All Years Overview

ACURA ILX - Year by Year

Other ACURA Models